BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Scream at the Sky day is useless

I agree that its a stress reliever for some people. However, the protest is useless when it comes to changing the voting system. Your right that only a few people have won even though they did not win popular vote. However, this just goes to show that most of the time, the electoral college works with the people. Continuing, 46.4% voters voted for Trump, while 48.5% voted for Clinton. (popular vote) The difference was 2 percent. Although that's still a large sum of people, it was only two percent when added up together. Also, a vast majority of Clinton's votes came from large Democratic states, like California. While Trump won people across the country, Clinton won people in large states. Having places like California and NY basically control who gets elected is not in the peoples best interest. The electoral college is their to make sure all states get what they want. And even though you are right about some protests making a difference, this one likely will not. Screaming at the sky does not offer solutions to the "problem". It does not address anything at all really. All it is is one big public tantrum. A thousand people is not a big number when their are millions of people in America. I'm betting that the vast majority of people in the USA can handle frustration better than screaming. http://www.cnn.com...
Scream at the Sky day is useless

Sorry for the late reply I was kinda busy Although, yes Donald trump did win the election more people voted for Hillary and Trump just used better tactics to win. Hillary is the 5th president contender to lose the election desire having more votes. Hillary did not win 'over a few states' she won over more of America than Trump. This isn't fair at all and scream at the sky day is a way to protest this and maybe put pressure on the electoral system to change. In the past there have been campaigns to put pressure on the government for change. Notably the "Pink Slip" project, which sent 9 million messages to Congress on pink paper threatening members with rejection at the polls in November 2010 if they did not act on their campaign promises. The campaign was so successful, it exhausted supplies of pink paper in North America. Republicans gained 63 House seats to take control of the House of Representatives in that election. Scream at the sky day is also a stress reliever for the citizens of America which in itself is a use. Sources: http://metro.co.uk... http://mobile.wnd.com...
Scream at the Sky day is useless

Thanks for accepting the challenge. First of all, scream at the sky day is a sort of holiday made to protest 'the current state of our democracy', and/or the election of Donald Trump. America's voting system however, has been operating like this for hundreds of years. Both Hillary and Trump played by the rules and Donald won. Scream at the sky is protesting the American voting system, which allows for all states to get a say. Donald won over America, while Clinton won over a few large states. This holiday is unless.
They should eliminate the WNBA.

1.) Where's your proof? 2.) Where's your proof? 3.) Where's your proof? 4.) Where's your proof? 5.) Sexist-- and rude in any way Therefore I have nothing to refute against, and Pro just destroyed himself by saying his last thing, about secretaries and kitchens. I'll provide one argument as Pro provided 0 good ones. I begin with the fact that Basketball is good for women because it provides exercise. As shown on the website [1], you can lose 544 calories per hour playing basketball around 1/4 of what you should intake a day. Keeping this up in 4 hours you can burn off all the calories an average person eats a day. [1] http://caloriecount.about.com...
Resolved: Consequentialism should trump deontology in the matter of national defense.

Resolved: Consequentialism should trump deontology in the matter of US national security. Definitions: Consequentilism: an action should be determined by the consequences of an action rather then the immediate action itself. "Ends justify means." Trump: exceed, overcome, take precedence over. Deontology: an action should be determined by the action itself rather then the outcome of the action. "Ends do not justify the means." National Security: The matter of defending the nation when there is a threat or possible threat. Case: Value: Justice Value Criterion: Consequentialism The Thesis of this case is that justice, being the implied value in the resolution, can only be upheld when looked from a consequential standpoint, when dealing with national security. The outcome of an action must be seen as foremost when deciding an action. Contentions: I. The Right of protection is utmost in the US government. In the constitution it states that the primary reason for the government is to provide for the common defense. If the government fails to do this, they are not being just to its citizens. Therefore making an illegitimate US government. II. The outcome of an action needs to be the primary focus of the US defense department. If bombing an Al-Qaeda stronghold would prevent an attack on the US, then it would be just to do so, for it would protect us and save more lives. Yes, we would need to do a "wrong" action in and of itself, but the consequences more then the action itself. I.e. more people are saved. This must be the focus of defense and national security. III. Just War Theory. According to the just war theory, the right to use force is justified if the goal is moral, i.e. saving lives, and the outcome results in a greater good, i.e. saving MORE lives. IV. "The Ticking Time-Bomb Scenario." If there was an atomic bomb that would explode in 3 days, would the government have the right to do w/e is necessary to extract the information of its location from an enemy, terrorist, etc? Yes it would. The outcome would be terrible if not done. An atomic bomb could kill up to 2 million people in one blast, and this is the weaker ones. Again, more lives are saved which is what the government must protect. V. Deontology cannot be used when determining matters of national security. In the matter of national security, the primary objective is to protect and save lives. Deontology only looks at the action, and if people die because action wasn't taken, then the people would say, it was the government's fault. Deontolgy cannot be looked at when deciding matters of security. It would only lead to negative slopes.
Rogue one wasn't that good

Thanks for taking this one, Firstly anyone not engaged in Star Wars by now probably doesn't want to be, Star Wars is like Coca Cola, everyone already knows where they stand. This is exactly the reason the movie didn't bother providing a context, because we all know what it's about already. In my humble opinion this movie is not a stand alone at all, it's clearly another prequel, otherwise why try so hard to tie in with the original trilogy. and character development? I saw none, Galen Erso started as a reluctant dupe and died the same, Krennic started as a ruthless and ambitious officer, and died the same. (while monologuing - cringe) Tarkin has apparently always been exactly as he was in Ep4, Chirrut and his buddy started off odd and didn't change at all, cassian showed promise with a dark moment at the start but then just became jyns bodyguard by the end. Not to mention all the plot was centred around 'How can we send this JPEG?' on pace with other star wars movies? Do we not feel they should be improving? I don't see that as a plus, and just because random critics tell me a film is good, doesn't mean I won't make up my on mind. A good rating on RT does not a good movie make, (Ghostbusters 2016 for example) thanks again
Rogue one wasn't that good

On the contrary, I believe that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was a great movie. For people who are not currently engaged in the star wars universe, the story required next to no background to understand, something completely different than the other star wars movies. While the plot lacked the complexity of the trilogies, that is to be expected from a one-off movie. The appearance of Darth Vader at the end was one of the best scenes in any star wars movie, and the way that rogue one seamlessly moves between episodes 3 and 4 is unequaled in any fantasy or sci-fi movie series. The character development throughout the movie certainly exceeds the terrible acting of the original star wars movies, and rogue one certainly was on pace with other star wars movies in terms of plot, sound effects, and action, making it a very good star wars movie, let alone a sci-fi war movie, even if it was meant to be a stand alone movie. With a rating of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4 1/2 star rating from movie critic Roger Ebert, Rogue One was also a critically acclaimed movie, and supported by people who are better movie critics then you or I.
There is significant and irrefutable evidence presented regarding the existence of God

Just a friendly argument about whether there is any significant evidence for the existence of God. Not an argument on whether or not God is real, just the evidence. I argue against, and should you accept you argue for. First round is for presenting rules and accepting the challenge, second round for opening arguments third round for rebuttal, fourth round for counter rebuttal, and fifth round for closing arguments. I look forward to debating with you.
On Balance: Schools Should Teach Fine Arts to the Students

Okay now is the time to disagree:-) "Students in art classes must conform to what the teacher wants them to learn and create, which stifles their creativity..." Totally disagree on this one. Because no two pictures, sculptures or music is exactly the same. People make art the way they want to. Art classes are not a dictatorship, instead you have the tools in your hand to create whatever you want. I don't want to be brash but you can do what ever the hell you want with either your paint brush, hammer and chisel or voice and that is creativity in motion. "Children motivated by the arts do develop better attention skills and memory retrieval, but this does not state how the arts should be taught in schools." Am I hearing this correctly? School is usually the first step to becoming an adult. Studies show that it is while in school that children s brains develop most. https://www.theguardian.com... Therefore this is the best time to teach art since it helps the brain develop even more! With singing, sponge painting the whole works! Where else are they going to learn to make art? Schools the best place. http://greatergood.berkeley.edu... Insulting? I'm pointing out the facts! Where were your sources? If it is just your opinion then it falls through, you needed to add facts. If they are needed in society they need to be taught in school! The children in school make up the FUTURE SOCIETY. Therefore the arts need to be taught in school. On balance which means the benefits are more toward teaching the arts, then not teaching them in school. Studies show the brain stops developing around 25. http://mentalhealthdaily.com... Studies also show, "(Children) cultivate 85 percent of their intellect, personality and skills by age five." https://larrycuban.files.wordpress.com... Therefore schools is the best place to learn the arts since they are in their learning prime and their brains develop most while attending school. Your quote doesn't sway me in the least. Don't use red herrings on me. How the teachers teach them doesn't apply here. The facts are already on the table from me. The art that is being taught is helping students do better in school, stay in school, and help them in their social life. http://www.studentartguide.com... It is obvious that there are many benefits of art in school. Therefore, on balance (meaning, on a scale) there are more benefits of teaching art in school. I look forward to what you post next.
On Balance: Schools Should Teach Fine Arts to the Students

Thank you for your introductory speech. It was very enlightening on your view of this subject. I will now attempt to rebut your arguments and then I will move on to my constructive speech. I would first like to point out that in your first point, that fine arts programs are not directly correlated to the marks of these students. It could be that the students spend more time on their studies, have better teachers or a better system or come from a poor country and need a good education to move away. Even though the "No Child Left Behind Act" enforces that The Arts (music, art, foreign language, etc.) are a core academic subject, I would not believe that a law would enter into a debate where we are challenging the premise of the law. Just because a law is there, does not mean that it is correct. I would like to point out that keeping high risk dropouts in school, means that they are still disrupting the classroom and distracting the class. High risk dropout students and art students in general like to doodle, hum and drum in class, leading to distracting the other students. Also most of the high risk dropouts are where they are as a part of the arts. Now I will move on to my constructive speech. School is supposed to be an academic environment. But the arts have somehow infested the hallways and taken thousands of students hostage with pretty colors and soothing sounds. Students go to school to learn the derivative of 48 x 2 and the Kreb's Cycle, not to paint abstract nothingness or to sing bad choral music. Although not many students feel the need to get an education, it should be everyone's top priority. The arts, which are a required credit in many schools, distract students and create wannabe starving artists, who skip class because they don't want to put their precious guitar away, or who never leave the art room because they have to finish their masterpiece painting of a soda can. It is so easy to spot the artists in the classroom. The moment a teacher goes off on a boring rampage about something like the history behind the Electoral College, drummers start tapping a complicated rhythm on their desks, artists start doodling a hilarious cartoon of the teacher, and singers blankly stare at the chalkboard as they internally sing their newest choral song. The classroom is engulfed by creativity, and when the lesson is over, no one is sure where the Electoral College came from. This is the biggest problem with mixing extracurricular with academics. Students get too passionate about their art classes and completely neglect their core classes. If schools do eliminate art programs, students will not suddenly be deprived of a creative outlet. If they truly care about whatever it is they do, there are plenty of places to go after school. It is for these reasons that I believe that this resolution must and will fall.
On Balance: Schools Should Teach Fine Arts to the Students

Thanks for accepting. Now I'll get right down to the point. The benefits the fine arts have had on society are clear. I will however point these out. I have many reasons for this. 1. The Fine Arts education programs are mandatory in countries that rank consistently as the highest for math and science test scores, these include Japan, Hungary, and the Netherlands. National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, "Re-Investing in Arts Education: Winning America"s Future Through Creative Schools." The President"s Committee on the Arts and Humanities 2. Students who study the arta are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and three times more likely to be awarded for school attendance. "Lessons from PISA for the United States, Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education", OECD Publishing, 2011. 3.The "No Child Left Behind Act" enforces that The Arts (music, art, foreign language, etc.) are a core academic subject. U.S. Department of Education, "No Child Left Behind, A Toolkit for Teachers." 4.Many studies have reached a consensus that curricular and extracurricular art studies and activities help keep high-risk dropout students in school. National School Boards Association. "Prediction: Identifying potential dropouts." The Center for Public Education. http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org....... 5.New brain research shows music not only improves skills in math and reading, but it promotes creativity, social development, personality adjustment, and self-worth. Weinberger, Norman M.. "The Music in Our Minds." Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, University of California. Accessed February 25, 2014, http://nmw.bio.uci.edu...... In conclusion... It is clear to me and should be clear to everyone that there are benefits the fine arts have on students. It is for these reasons fine arts should be continued to be taught at school. I look forward to my opponents response.
On Balance: Schools Should Teach Fine Arts to the Students

While many schools are stopping the art programs such as music, drama and art it is my belief that we shouldn't stop giving students the option to take these classes at school. It is therefore my belief that "Schools should be capable to teach arts and music to their students" Definitions School: an institution for educating children. https://www.google.ca...... Should: used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions. https://www.google.ca...... Able:having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something. https://www.google.ca...... Fine Arts: a type of art (such as painting, sculpture, or music) that is done to create beautiful things http://www.merriam-webster.com...... Rules 1. No kritiks/semantics 2. Breaking rules = loss 3. You accept definitions 4. Don't troll me. Punishable by losing the debate. R1-4: Arguments/Rebuttals R5: Closing Remarks. You can address previous arguments, but don't offer new ones.
talented yet gullible people always fall an easy prey to the crafty,cunning and manupalative people

well,I think they are easily cheated because if u know people who enter the film industry always have to go through many things (well I don't think I need to explain the problems) even when they are talented,they have to suffer a lot. agreed that's not always the case but it does take place,may be its not always but they DO fall an easy prey to the cunning people. in today's world we need to be smart and cunning because anyone can take advantage of our being innocent. so I think there's no use of people being innocent of course cunning people do have talent but in the race of going at the top people tend to fool the innocent one's so that they are recognized and appreciated. they do this all because of jealousy.
talented yet gullible people always fall an easy prey to the crafty,cunning and manupalative people

Since it would appear that my opponent has no interest in supporting her claim or establishing any kind of framework for this debate, I will attempt to provoke a substantive post by offering definitions for key terms. 1. Talent: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude 2. Gullible: easily duped or cheated 3. Crafty: adept in the use of subtlety and cunning 4. Cunning: characterized by wiliness and trickery 5. Manipulative (I believe this is what my opponent meant by "manupalative"): to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage Essentially, my opponents claim can be defined as follows: People gifted with special aptitude but who are easily duped or cheated will ALWAYS fall prey to tricky people who want to control them. By this point in the debate I would have hoped that my opponent would have offered up proof of her claim, but instead, she has merely forfeited a round and then attempted to place the burden of proof on myself. However, the burden of proof is on my opponent, as she makes the claim that there is no exception to the resolution - that EVERY SINGLE GULLIBLE PERSON with talent has fallen prey to crafty, cunning, manipulative people. In fact, as the burden of proof is on my opponent, I will name a talented person and challenge my opponent to find and cite evidence that this person has been prey to crafty, cunning, and manipulative people. I will establish that this person meets the definition of gullible. My opponent must then prove that this person has been taken advantage of by people that she proves to meet the definitions of crafty, cunning, and manipulative. If she fails to do so, she forfeits the debate. I challenge my opponent to prove that Jessica Simpson, one of the stupidest people in the celebrity world, has fallen prey to crafty, cunning, and manipulative people.
Epic Rap Battle

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Epic Rap Battle

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Epic Rap Battle

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Epic Rap Battle

Well, thanks I guess... Anyway, my turn.Shaunda thinks she's funny. Shaunda thinks she's nice.And all us DDO folks know that she's absolutely right.I mean, look at all this praise she gaveI feel the need to reciprocateHer rapping is so amazing it made my whole spirit quake.That's the power of the Sheep, she rocks you deep insideYour soul no longer struggles or even feels the need to hideAnd Ideally, you feel lifted, and I'm up on Cloud 9I'm happy, little sheep, it's you that's brought me joy,My praises only use the words I know how to employ,And I thank you for your kind words.They made me really think about how awesome my name isAnd who could blame youOf all the birds, the P. falcon is the fastest [1]Now let Round 3 ensue. [1] http://www.defenders.org...;