BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Resolved: Current U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East undermines our national security

No worries - I made at least one grammatical error on my end! Question 1. "You have yet to post any argument for your side, so I must ask, Do you have any arguments?"Yes, and these are the argument supported by my first post: Your proposition fits the description of those with the burden of proof [1][2]. Your argument lacks internal consistency, and cannot be checked for external consistency until acheiving internal consistency.* A counter-argument with internal consistency cannot be made until your argument acheives internal consistency. A counter-argument with external consistency cannot be made until your argument quotes legitimate foreign policy (not rhetoric) to discuss. Question 2. "Would you agree oil is a big part of our economy, and events in the Middle East affect the oil industry?" If "big part of our economy" refers to anything over 0.75% of GDP [4], I agree that oil is a big part of our economy. And I agree that events in the Middle East affect the oild industry. *I suspect that your opposition at the tournament of any debate competition will be free to hold you to the same standards of internal consistency as do I, and that your opportunity to reveal their inconsistencies will occur when they present their arguments, not when you present yours. Since we are preparing for your competition, I will yield to any disagreement you wish to make on this point. I will be happy to present my own perspective on the matter in a separate debate, if you so wish for the opportunity to check my logic.Sources:1. darkkermit. "The general custom is that an instigator that makes a positive claim, must provide evidence that the claim is true. Asserting that a claim is not the same as arguing that the claim is true. Evidence and logic must be used to prove the claim. More will be discussed later on how to actually come up with evidence that a statement is true."- http://www.debate.org... 2. Wikipedia. "Burden of Proof." http://en.wikipedia.org...3. RoyLatham. "Be aware that there are least four theories as to who has the burden of proof: 1. Whoever is Pro. 2. Whoever instigated the debate. 3. Whoever wants a change in the status quo. 4. There is no burden of proof. Whoever makes the better argument wins. Often 1, 2, and 3 are the same person, but not always.. 4 is usually only favored by novice debaters. Sometimes a debater calls himself Con, but is clearly the proponent of the resolution. My advice is that if it isn't clear who has the burden of proof and you think it matters, then ask through a comment before accepting. Often enough it doesn't seen to matter. If you are posting a challenge and it isn't clear who has the burden of proof, and you care, then state it as part of the challenge." - http://www.debate.org...4. http://www.calculatedriskblog.com...;
Resolved: Current U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East undermines our national security

Thank you for accepting. I would like two note one thing. My first round speech was a copy of the case my partner and I will use later, so there may be pronouns like "we" and "our", which you should please ignore (Also, my tournament limits Cross X to 2 minutes, so dont post 8,000 characters of questions please) Anyone, on to the questions Question 1: You have yet to post any argument for your side, so I must ask, Do you have any arguments? Question 2: Would you agree oil is a big part of our economy, and events in the Middle East affect the oil industry?
God and the Devil. I hope you can understand where I'm coming from.

All I want to know is why people blame God for taking lives away; when God only does right? When someone close to us or someone on the news dies people automatically blame God. Why God, why not the Devil? What if it's not God who's taking these lives from us. Also, when a person has done something wrong/evil we look up to God and ask him to remove this person. Maybe there is a Heaven and Hell. My Theory: God may take away the lives of the bad people and send them to Hell; and will only take the lives of good people who are ready to pass on to Heaven. The Devil on the other hand may take innocent lives but once gone they are sent to Heaven not hell as they have done no harm. So my argument summed up into one question would be: Why do we blame God and not the Devil for taking innocent lives?
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

D: Looks like the Hill-dog wants to raise some hell, dawg! Talking trash like she's done nothing wrong. I invited you to my wedding and this is the thanks I get? Are you so on edge because your husband can't get you wet? Don't talk about democracy in your third round rap You're only ahead because of that superdelegate crap. You only roll with hot sauce cause Sanders is giving you the Bern. Can't take him down? When will you ever learn? And why call me a hypocrite? What about your Wall-Street protection sh*t? Closeted corrupt because you're too afraid to admit being a part of it? What's so petty about bringing jobs back? What's so racist about keeping the illegals back? What's so chaotic about giving the states their power back? Don't even start with that Trump University stuff. I own it all, and I'm calling your bluff. Does the CGI U ring a bell to you? Should I mention all the people that THAT place has screwed? You may have praised NAFTA, but here's a real golden model. She's called Melania, and let's not forget Ivanka. Hell, I'd even date her if she wasn't my daughter! Well what about Chelsea, is she any trouble? Did you even bother to tell Bill you slept with Webster Hubbell? Don't be crass, this isn't crass, so let me call you now You say I'm flip-flopping, well let me remind you about: Gay Marriage Iraq Free Trade Immigration You can't stop the Trump Train once it's left the station! And I could go on and on, but let's be frank. People call me the first internet president because I'm so dank! Your sad excuse of a meme team makes millenials rank. What's your appeal? You're old and you're white. Whenever you speak you can't get your tone right. Too shrill or too calm and your energy's out of sight, So good luck luck getting the people to betray America that November night! And I may not be perfect, but I'm the lesser of two evils, I get this. Now let's cut this Clinton c*nt down and make her my Apprentice!
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

How many people you gotta offend before you get it? You're just quotin' neo-nazis that post on reddit, You can't just insult, then kiss their as*, even the dean at Drumpf University will kick you outta class, How'd da hell you clam to be the top dog, cause boi, you a chihuahua, You'd cheat Americans for 7 bucks an oww-wa, What the hell you know about international delegation? Oh yeah I forgot, Miss Universe, A girl from each nation, Will you make up your mind? Are you pro or against proliferation? Your petty policies are a disgrace to this nation, "Your hair looks great Donald" -said since when? For God's sake, just use Just For Men, I run for democracy, you run for hypocrisy, come November imma beat your with my sheer animosity. That's right Donald Drumpf! Imma beat You, but with a little extra "ummff".
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

D: Looks like you can't blame me anymore for being a chicken. Debating with Bernie was a field I wasn't going to mess in. Because I'm the top dog who doesn't want to mess around. I would have driven second place deep into the ground. I really, honestly wanted to focus my time on you. But you cut out, like your "support" to Libya too. So don't even start yelling about me dodging the draft. You voted for Iraq! Can you believe this crap? You're a wolf in sheep's clothing. A war hawk. A fraud! Funded by Wall-Street? But you passed Dodd! You're not afraid to tear down anyone in your way. This isn't Burger King, Clinton, the people don't want it your way. Trust me, I can make deals, so let me do the honors. I'll give you a small loan of a million to give up now, and that's my final offer.
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

D: I'm not a politician I'm a tough business guy. Worth a cool ten billion, I don't even have to try. You know the beauty about me? I'm just really rich. I shouldn't have to put up with this lying crooked b*tch. I mean come on, you're a corrupt lying shill. More worried about your public image than being cucked by Bill? Representing the country is one tall order. Almost as big as the Great, Great Wall I'm putting on the border. You call it racist, I call it common sense. Keeping the crime, the drugs, the rapists out Are you f*cking dense? Speaking of dense, let's dive deep into your crimes: Benghazi, Whitewater, your special interest bribes, And let's not forget the classified emails you sent dozens of times. I mean, for Christ's sake, you're hated by men independents, and the military Can anyone imagine someone saying "President Hillary?" Those guys come out by the thousands to see me, The millions, they vote for me. All your supporters just sit home to listen to you on the TV. You're just so low-energy, you can't bring any excitement. I would've loved to have Ambassador Stevens here today, but you made sure he couldn't get invited. I fought off 17 others, that Pataki guy, Lyin' Ted, and Little Marco, You think you're tougher than them? Well come on, give me a show! And take your time, I can wait! Come November we're going to have a strong 8 years of Donald the Great!
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

This is self-explanatory. I, pro, will be rapping as Republican candidate Donald Trump. My opponent, con, will be rapping as Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. My opponent will start out his/her round with the first verse. Failure to do so shall result in automatic forfeiture as this is a condition of accepting this challenge. This is supposed to be fun, so please don't take it too seriously, and swearing is allowed in this battle if censored and kept to a minimum. Again, failure to do so shall result in automatic forfeiture as this is also a condition of accepting my proposal.
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

Look Donald, Imma say this clearly, Test 1, 2, can you hear me? I whoop your a** in the polls, you should fear me, Your rhetoric will steer me to the white house, don't get near me. Your steaks are anything but well-done, But I just Melania's used to that, oh well son, I've blocked the Donald, his plan stopped, He could go back to his business, but it looks like its already bankrupt, Its funny how you poke at my email crap, Your business ventures were trash, you should have stuck to rap, You said women are pigs and are only good for voo-doo, You're just upset that they wear the same wigs the you do You don't believe in the minimum wage! How do you tell America your on the same page? Drumpf thinks he hit the jackpot, triple seven, His day at his casino could only end at chapter -eleven, Forget the Donald, Right now its all about Hill-ar-ee if you want democracy then follow me Truth be told, I gotta plan, Its time for a woman, not a man She's with Us, Hell yeah, don't you know it, If your with Hillary in November, please go show it
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

So the Crooked Cajoling Clinton wants to give me a lesson on morals? Why should I listen to someone who's so d*mn abnormal? I'll beat you hard and rough like a good Trump steak and then wash you down with the bitter Vodka that I make. You're a low-grade copycat just like my Monopoly board game. You're a repackaging of the same old thing, like my Trump Ice, don't you have any shame? I'll declassify every single verse that you've sent. And see if I can find out where the rest of your emails went. It's shameful how much money you spend when you're only barely squeaking by. It's practically a dead heat, Hill, but look how much you try. So you want to knock me for sexism? Well look at you! You pay women 78 cents on the buck for guys, you pantsuit shrew. The protesters you're giving me crap on are paid hacks from your campaign. When I break your case wide open, it'll going to leave a YUGE stain. Not only on you and your already poor reputation, But everything you stand for, and your desire to harm this great nation. I'm with Her? What a bunch self-centered bunk! I'm with the PEOPLE, you clown, I can't believe how low you've sunk. You're the symbol of a rigged system that works against the middle class. Just wait for a surprise when the voters in November ditch you en masse. My appeal is that I can fix things right, effective and fast. You'll only get in and get out, leave a job that's half-assed. We're not a nation who will bow down to the Clinton Oligarchy. Let me predict your next verse: a bunch of the same bitter, personal malarkey. I want America First, a non-globalist goal that we have to desire. Want your pockets lined with taxpayer cash first? Guess what? You're FIRED! I wish I could have more time to crack you, you old tired has-been. But I have a YUGE country to run, so let's Make America Great Again!
Rap Battle: Trump (pro) v. Clinton (con)

It's true, I invited Trump to my wedding, But Imma beat him, Bookies oughta suspend the betting, I may be ahead with my super-delegates, You're only ahead cause your used to sellin sh**, Imma roast you now, Hopefully your skin ain't too delicate Look Bruh, I already knocked Sanders out, My plan's devout, I'm knock your fake toupe out Donald, how'd tha hell you gonna bring jobs back? You'd pay the women you offended with a hard jaw smack, What was it you said about my bro Webster? At least I don't have to deal with the protesters, Looks like the Trump train is being derailed, The whole world knows Trump University Failed, At least some money from my foundation went to charity, As to your policies, I need some clarity, Is it not racist to say a judge can't do his job, Cause his heritage won't allow you to continue to rob, What's your appeal, You're old and you're orange, The D.C post you'll get is the Oval Office door hinge Your a man who claims to be able to fight ISIS, But you's a man goin through a mid-life crisis Hillary for America, Right here right now, Come November lets beat this evil cow
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i dont know means, i know its false

changes can happen in a loopOf course, but if it takes less than one second for the loop to complete then the earth would have never formed. i am still sure that i experience 1 true second every time i say 1 as i countOf course you experience a true second, but this experience does not map onto the 1's you say. i dont know=i have to imagine itThis is contradictory to the resolution my opponent is trying to affirm. imagination=falseImagination is not necessarily false. I can imagine myself sitting in front of a computer whilst actually sittinging in front of a computer in reality. i dont know is a position i know, as i see that i dont see a dog in my room right now, and i am certain that i am notIf you are certain about the absence of a dog, then it makes senseto say "I know it's false" not "I don't know". If you didn't know you would not be certain.My arguments have not been addressed. I rest my case.Jaden, pls.
i dont know means, i know its false

-possbilities are imaginary -belief is doubt -know is matter, not a concept -knowledge is truth, truth can only be in the past, now is matter None of this advances my opponents position in affirming the resolution 2+2=4 know, physical, true, 2 rocks in my hand + 2 more rocks in my hand = 4 rocks, i have to imagine a fifth I am not sure what there is physical about 2+2=4 in Pro's upper line. 2+2 is a thought. now=reality loop 1 second or less If reality looped like this we would never reach the next day, we would not even exist. begin to count, like 1.... 1..... 1..... and every time you say 1 you will experience a true secondI can count faster or slower, but I probably never counted an exact second in my life. i see that i dont see god, is true, i know god is imaginary, false, i have to imagine it=i dont knowFrom the very beginning I found it to be puzzling as to what God has to do with this. Whether or not God is imaginary has nothing to do with the meaning of 'I don't know'.
i dont know means, i know its false

possbilities are imaginary belief is doubt know is matter, not a concept knowledge is truth, truth can only be in the past, now is matter 2+2=4 know, physical, true, 2 rocks in my hand + 2 more rocks in my hand = 4 rocks, i have to imagine a fifth now=reality loop 1 second or less begin to count, like 1.... 1..... 1..... and every time you say 1 you will experience a true second i see that i dont see god, is true, i know god is imaginary, false, i have to imagine it=i dont know
i dont know means, i know its false

I the following I have grouped my opponents statements whenever they seemed to be similar or contradictory.-i doubt the sky is blue, i believe the sky is not blue -arguing honestly for what i dont know is true means i am lying to myselfThese have nothing to do with the resolution. -i know god is false because i have to imagine it, i see that i dont see god, i know that i dont know god, i know god is falseThis conflating of concepts was addressed in my opening statement. -i see the sky is blue, no belief involved, i dont have to imagine it If have the thought "the sky is blue" in your mind then it is per definition a belief. -can be true isnt true, you reading these words is happening not can happen If something is possibly true, then it is just that, possibly true. It does not at all follow that it is false. -i know my experience of now therfore i am Probably yes. Irrelevant to the resolution. -knowledge is the opposite of belief, truth is the opposite of false -knowledge=memory=truth -know=physical experience=true -knowledge is truth-kNow=now-know is the opposite of knowledge and belief, and knowledge is the opposite of belief-belief=Be lie, as i dont know is true=imaginary=falseIdentity, '=', is transitive. Therefore, if knowledge = memory and knowledge = the current moment, then memory = the current moment. That is nonsensical as one can only have memory of past moments. 'True = false' is simply a meaningless proposition.-any false answer is imaginary, false dosnt exist in reality If I answer the question "2+2=?" with "7" then yes, my answer is false, but my opponent does not establish what is imaginary about my answer. 'False' does probably not exist as some platonic form, but false answers do exist definitely. -only now is true, now=today Not the case. Eternalism is the superior ontology of time, every time is true. -i dont know means, i can at best imagine it.I have responded to this in the last round. This is contradictory to the resolution my opponent is trying to affirm.
i dont know means, i know its false

i wrote it wrong, if i doubt the sky is blue, i believe the sky is not blue knowledge is the opposite of belief, truth is the opposite of false arguing honestly for what i dont know is true means i am lying to myself i see the sky is blue, no belief involved, i dont have to imagine it can be true isnt true, you reading these words is happening not can happen i know my experience of now therfore i am belief=Be lie, as i dont know is true=imaginary=false knowledge=memory=truth any false answer is imaginary, false dosnt exist in reality knowledge is truth only now is true, now=today kNow=now i dont know means, i can at best imagine it. i know god is false because i have to imagine it, i see that i dont see god, i know that i dont know god, i know god is false know=physical experience=true know is the opposite of knowledge and belief, and knowledge is the opposite of belief
i dont know means, i know its false

In the following I am going to respond to each of my opponents lines seperately. Note that he did not address my opening statement in any way. belief being doubt, belief that the sky is blue is doubt that the sky is blue, therfore i must believe the sky is false Belief is not doubt. I can believe a proposition to be true with some minor doubts in mind. However a belief that constitutes knowledge might just be one I cannot doubt, like Descartes Cogito Ergo Sum. i see that the sky is blue, so i would lie saying its red If you belie the sky to be blue, then yes, saying it's red would be a lie. This does not advance my opponents postion in any way. belief is false, as i dont know is true, be lie Beliefs are not false ex definitione. They can be false, but they can also be true. belief is the opposite of knowledge, knowledge is truth, and truth can only be in the past, past dosnt matter, now is matter, i know my experience of now Talking about opposites here makes little sense. Imagining a Venn-diagram might help: Everything that is knowledge is also a belief, but not everything that is a belief is also knowledge truth=memory=impossible Memory is not truth. Truth is a relation between truthbearers and truthmakers.To have memory is not impossible, I am having memory of accepting this debate right now. false=imaginary=possible Not everything is false is also imaginary. Saying "The moon is made of cheese" is false, but moon, cheese and me having said are very real. probable=pro babble Not related to this debate. know=today, not tomorrow and yesterday 'Knowledge' is a true and justified doxastic attitude, 'today' is an abstract concept, it cannot have an attitude towards anything. i dont know=i can at best imagine it Here my opponent contradicts the resolution he is trying to defend. "I don't know" can at best mean either "I can at best imagine it" or "I know it's false", not both. know=physical experiencePhysical experienceis not knowledge per se. I can have physical experience of a red sky, but that would be a hallucination and therefore not knowledge.
i dont know means, i know its false

belief being doubt, belief that the sky is blue is doubt that the sky is blue, therfore i must believe the sky is false i see that the sky is blue, so i would lie saying its red belief is false, as i dont know is true, be lie belief is the opposite of knowledge, knowledge is truth, and truth can only be in the past, past dosnt matter, now is matter, i know my experience of now truth=memory=impossible false=imaginary=possible probable=pro babble know=today, not tomorrow and yesterday i dont know=i can at best imagine it know=physical experience