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Poetry Debate No.3

For Round "Petrarchan Sonnet," I offer "Spring" by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Nothing is so beautiful as Spring-- When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush; Thrush's eggs look little low heavens, and thrush Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing; The glassy peartree leaves and blooms, they brush The descending blue; that blue is all in a rush With richness; the racing lambs too have fair their fling. What is all this juice and all this joy? A strain of the earth's sweet being in the beginning In Eden garden. --Have, get, before it cloy, Before it cloud, Christ, lord, and sour with sinning, Innocent mind and Mayday in girl and boy, Most, O maid's child, thy choice and worthy the winning. Citation: http://www.poetryoutloud.org...
Poetry Debate No.3

I answered in form I love haiku as a form So, I chose it then 1. by Camelia Camelia Sunset's Concerto Soft wind music plays 0n last harp strings of sun rays Clouds waltz in the sky ( nature-ish but full of music ) 2. Laurie Ginn Summer Ensemble Breezes orchestrate Windchimes melodius sounds Music fills the air 3. by daver austin BEYOND i am so helpless beauty i cannot describe drives to very soul haunted day and night music so transfiguring spreads a love all round conscious illumined in arms of brightest angels i will fear no more """""""""""""". On hearing/seeing Wauldtraut Meier sing Isolde"s Liebestod (love-death) from Tristan und Isolde ( berry, berry gooooood)
Poetry Debate No.3

Con's getting a bit ahead of the debate. This round is the Haiku round; the last round was for stating the theme. Con's theme, as noted in the comments, is "Music." For this round, then, Con just needs to type one of those Haikus in. Thanks again for accepting! For my Haiku, I will choose a classic. I will do "Old Pond" by Basho. Since his was written in Japanese, the syllable count is slightly off in the translated version. old pond... a frog leaps in waters sound If you want a strictly correct syllable count, the poem can be tweaked and written as: at the age-old pond a frog leaps into the water a deep resonance Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org...
Mexican Immigrants Should Be Deported

I disagree. Mexicans are making hardworking white Americans lose jobs and they don't pay taxes like normal white people. They should be deported back to Mexico or even worse Africa. Even though Jesus thinks Mexicans are good, they are really bad. It is in Christian faith a test of our faith to see if we can stand up for ourselves. Perhaps even when the last Mexican is deported, Jesus will come back and perform the rapture and ascend all faithful Christians to heaven. Just because the Mexicans had the land first doesn't mean they need it. They are lucky we didn't deport them all when we took it the first time. I say we better just take the rest of Mexico and then maybe those Mexicans can finally pay taxes and live a good job and life under a real government.
The Moral Argument is Sound

IntroductionMy thanks to Pro for the debate, and for picking a topic which, in all honesty, I should have already debated. Given that this is merely a preliminary round, I’ll just address a few quick things, so that we can get down to debating the issue at hand in the next round.DefinitionsI agree with Pro’s brief definitions as far as they go, though I would also like to add:Sound - An argument is sound if and only if it meets 2 conditions:First, the argument structurally (logically) valid - i.e., its conclusion follows from its premises.Second, that the premises utilised in an argument must be true, or probably true. Obviously, the structure of Pro’s outlined argument is fine. The major problem will be with the argument’s content, particularly with the first premise, and this will be my main area of contention.Also,Atheist-friendly (AF) morality - Any moral framework which affirms objective moral values and duties and is compatible with atheism. Lastly, although I will only refer to moral values, this is simply short-hand, and I mean to include both moral values and moral duties, unless otherwise stated.Burden of Proof Another issue relevant to pre-debate is the burden of proof. Given that Pro is affirming the argument, he is the one who has the burden of proof here. This means I need not necessarily refute the argument to win the debate. If Pro cannot justify the argument, the resolution is negated by default. If I can show that certain parts of the argument are implausible, problematic or unjustified, the resolution is also negated. In fact, only with Pro both justifying his argument and defending the argument from rebuttals and/or counterarguments should we even consider the resolution as a viable option at all. Any attempt to either argue from ignorance or shift the burden of proof in any way will not be acceptable, and voters should judge accordingly.Obviously, if and when he justifies the argument, it is my duty (ha) to either present a refutation of this justification, or to provide a defeater in the form of a counterargument. Concluding remarksWith all this in mind, I think we have a solid foundation upon which we can build upon, and I hope we can offer each other and the DDO community both a valuable and interesting exchange of ideas. Let the games begin.
The Moral Argument is Sound

IntroductionMy opponent seems quite familiar with WL Craig and so will have no trouble comprehending this argument,1. If God does not exist, then objective moral values & duties do not exist.2. Objective moral values & duties do exist.3. Therefore, God exists.DefinitionsObjective: valid & binding regardless of human opinionMoral values: Good & bad, which bespeaks moral worth. Moral duties: Right & wrong, which bespeaks moral obligation.
Nearly all men can exist in adversary bt if you want to check a man's true character, give him power

Thanks to my opponent for the reply, it has put me in a difficult position however.I'm not sure any part of it evidences my opponents resolution that "Absolute power corrupts" nor does any of it counter my challenge that absolute power is even attainable. The BOP is on Pro of course so this should be a priority to do this to have a chance of winning.Whilst my opponent states that power has been abused by some people, that does not mean they were not corrupt people before power was attained, therefore it is no proof it corrupted them.It would seem likely that the persons character was already in place and that the gaining of power was an enabling factor not a corrupting one. Giving a person a gun for example does not corrupt them, it empowers them. Personality traits already present may surface or become more dominant but this is not corruption.To corrupt someone they must first have been shown to have been of good character, which my opponent suggests power is needed to determine. I'm sure you see the problem here.There are alot of quotes from various people who have been quoted verbatim and not given either historical context or due consideration. Take:"Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power."George Bernard Shaw.This would suggest people are not corrupted, it is the power some ignorant people weld that is corrupted, or perhaps it means something different to when it was written.I am unsure of what you mean here as I trust she did not really turn into a fly..."she hated my grandmother and also she turned into a fly that can't petch thereby disobeying my uncle's order."My apologies if I have misinterpreted something there.
Nearly all men can exist in adversary bt if you want to check a man's true character, give him power

I would not agree with John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton's quote and therefore also the resolution of this debate, namely that:"Absolute Power corrupts. "First off, I would refute the premise that absolute power is even attainable to prove the hypothesis. I hand the topic back to my opponent for their opening argument.
Rap Battle!

Wow nice comeback. But if i wanted one, I woulda look on your mamas chin. Honey, you nedda get smacked. Whats this $hit about yin? Well whatever as long I'm still the original sin Your lyrics are a devastation... Go back to where work...The gas station You think I'm bad. But that's just outta speculation Need a translation? Your gunna die outta suffocation Cuz you be choking on your dads d***! Eww you make me sick I spit these rhymes quick You think your so hard? Nah! Cuz I got you off guard I dont have a f***in regard For you, a** tard. Pick up your girlfriend at the barnyard Ugh whats with your face? It looks like that last of the Tarkatan race. Gotta spray your a** with some mace Mhh. How does that taste? Put my Rap Battle trophy in rightful place In my case Cuz Im the boss who always comes in 1st place . (THIS IS WHAT TRAKATAN RACE LOOKS LIKE) http://mortalkombat.wikia.com...
Rap Battle!

Now im confused. You call that rappin? It seems like its from yo mouth you crappin While im over here showin grade A rappin go back to your beddy bye and take some more nappin. You such a little girl, your language is too fowl, my rapping's too amazin, might as well throw in the towel im so freakin sick, you goin upchuck your bowels and you be in so much pain, u going to let out a howl. Molested by a preist? thats the best you got? I can come up with better sh*t on the spot. im amazing at rappin, its obvious your not. you just eatin my dust while my engines are still hot. Raps lickity split? What is this sh*t? Yo rappin is crap, you not layin a hit. You blinded by my skills, close your eyes til they are slits, Im beatin you with boss rapping, find yo mammas lap and sit. You be over there cryin, while i still have a grin. My raps are so amazin, they must be a sin. Im so chill and tranquile, i put the yang in yin, To put it simply, you have no chance to win.
Rap Battle!

Wait, were you rappin? Cuz I was confused It sounded you were fappin I mean you do it so much it should be bruised Hear that clappin? Well it's for me. Anyways you say I'm so little? And I need my mommy? You must be a f***in commie. Well your rap is brittle. You try to spit but you just spittle And at least I have a mommy, Yours had a sex change and now her name is Tommy. Anyways, you don't agree I'm beast? Your just mad cuz you got molested my a priest. My swag level increased. Yours just got decreased. Cuz you got lyrically defeated. Mad cuz your girlfriend cheated. Anyways your rap kinda sounded uncompleted. You should work on it. I come up with raps lickety split.
Rap Battle!

You the best damn debater? Dont make me laugh! Ill rip you apart and cut you in half! You think you the best? you dont got nothin On me, king o rap, dont be starting somethin! What you say? You the best damn debater? Go home fool, u just a petty masterbater. Faker than courtney? That the best you can do? The fake of britney spears has got nothin on you! Little kids like you should get back in your play pen for the territory you in is like a lions den Better than lil Wayne? Girl, you hurt my brain. These poor lyrics yo got is givin me a migrain. I will smack you up and then ill smack you down, for the power that i got is seen all around town. Go back to yo mommy, you got nothin on me A win in this rap battle you will never see....
Rap Battle!

Don't be a player hater. Just cuz I'm grater Bitch I'm your creator. I'm the best damn debater. HUH?! You need a translator? Someone gotta beat me in a rap battler sooner or later. You know who you remind me of? That chick Courtney Love. Your faker than her. You're a try hard. You wanna learn to rap like me? Here's some flash cards. You and your gang are just a bunch of tards. At the end of my rap your bound to have some emotional scars. I should be behind bars for causing that much pain. But that won't tame. I'm insane, kinda vein, and better than Lil Wayne. See unlike you I don't only think with my left brain. I'm both creative and intelligent. I'm elegant. Your rhymes are irrelevant. Got charged with embezzlement, and I'm only 13 But got my own business In keepin the hoes in line. That's a sign… That you shouldn't mess with the best.
Rap Battle!

That was what you call your last argument? That was plain rappin crappin, how unfortunate. Im committen rappin murder, you hung like an ornament, My amazing rappin skill are extortionate. I think YOU need to get a smack, for your rappin is wack. to quote master yoda, padawan, skills you lack. You having dificulty, i have the natural knack, while you over there gettin fat eatin a big mac. Your language is so vulgur, grow up outta that sh*t! im burning you like a fire from a match that's lit. It don't take much to beat you, i don't need no kit! I'm gonna be catching the win with a baseball mit. Trakatan? What the f*ck is that?!?!? You are such a nerd, your argument is that rat? Go back to eatin big macs, your only good at being fat, not rappin, your win steak stops with me when you go splat! My skills are amazin, you already got your taste! I wish i was against someone else, cause you sure were a waste! You gonna die from my lyrics like a drink thats laced Your not ready for me yet, so ya better be braced! You'll never be ready for me! I'll cut you in half! You'll live in fear of me, youll need a security staff! I just have to say "so long!" like the neck of a giraffe, I'm like the Joker, B*tch! I'll always get the last laugh! Thank you so much to my oponent for a most entertaining and fun rap battle! and thank you to everyone for reading our rap battle. I hope you enjoyed it!
There exists a moral system that which all humans ought to follow

RULES:1. No semantics. The resolution says it all, but let's stick to the obvious meaning of this debate.2. Both debaters will remain polite, and cordial throughout this debate.3. Foreits conduct in the loss of the debate. DEFINITONS:Moral: of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules ofright conduct or the distinction between right and wrong;ethical: moral attitudes. System: an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming acomplex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroadsystem. Humans: of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or having the nature ofpeople: human frailty. Ought: (used to express duty or moral obligation): Every citizenought to help.Follow: to conform to, comply with, or act in accordance with;obey.http://dictionary.reference.com...Upon my opponent agreeing to these definitions, both debaters will follow these definitions through all of their arguments.If my opponent does not agree with the rules, or the definitions taken from my source, he may bring up any discrepancies in his Round 2 rebuttals, that can be argued and decided upon by the voters. I am very much looking forward to round 2 of Man-is-Good's Debate tournament with my humble opponent, and wish you stephen the best of luck through out this debate.Let's get this show on the road!
Dark Souls is a revolutionary game

T'was a good debate. I gained a lot from this game, but I still do not think it is revolutionary. To explain why, I want to pose a question of my own; Have you ever heard of Demon Souls? It's the spiritual predecessor of the Dark Souls franchise, and is nearly identical in systems. Revolutionary implies dramatic change, so it's like saying Dark Souls 2 was revolutionary as well. I love Dark Souls, hell, I'm making the Armor of Artorias as we speak for Comic Con, but I still can't overlook its shortcomings. It's a great game, just not a revolutionary one. I enjoyed this debate, and if you have any other Souls related debtaes, do not hesitate to summon me. Praise the Sun!
Dark Souls is a revolutionary game

We both love Skyrim and Dark Souls. But surely you must be aware the Bed of Chaos requires a walkthrough to beat. They gave it a health bar when it dies in three hits, and it becomes a trial and error run, extremely painful if you're not a chaos member. The crystal caves were not a memorable spot for me. The developers left a freaking hint message for you, so it wasn't exactly hard to uncover the invisible crystals under the snowflakes. If I had to reference Skyrim, it's the "Just my imagination" stealth issue for a lot of enemies, with one clear plan, usually to stand out of their aggro range with a longbow. Once you realise the easy way to fight a tough enemy, doing it any other way feels like self punishment. See you next round. Duncan.
Dark Souls is a revolutionary game

Touche, sir shark. While my statement of Skyrim may be wrong, I love that game. It took up my time a lot! Anyway, I still believe that your statements are wrong. While it may boil down to getting a sword, you simply cannot win with a dull stragety. Like the bed of chaos, you have to think on the spot. Navigating areas like the Crystal caves are exciting, and teaches to take risks! Can you say that you have not taken a lesson from the frequent shifts in stragety?
Dark Souls is a revolutionary game

Welcome to Debate Dot Org my friend. I would like to start off by stating that I do love Dark Souls and have finished it three times now. However, I don't agree that it is a revolutionary game, nor an entire masterpiece. The difficulty requires thought in places, but you soon learn the proper strategy for every boss and level. Choices narrowed down to finding one good sword and using it until a better one was found. (Drake sword-Giant halberd-black knight sword for me)The online capabilities are a mixed bag, summons not working but invaders being common. Besides, Skyrim isn't the God of RPGs, as it is based on the merits of its ancestor Morrowind, which is claimed by many as the definitive rpg. The character limit has stopped me. See you.
Dark Souls is a revolutionary game

This is my first time, so lets start with a bang. I recently played this work of art. It changed the way I think about games and changed the way I play. After beating it I realised how much of a masterpiece the game was. I lost a lot and I had many fits of rage, but this caused me to make better choices and learn how to adapt. It played beautifully and the graphics were great but that means nothing. This game is on par with Skyrim, the essential God of RPGs. It takes what worked with Skyrim, adds fun online capabilities, and revolutionised the Gaming industry. Besides, it beat Skyrim BEFORE it existed!
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

Sorry about that forfeited round. I know this will be a penalty in conduct. However, my opponent stated that the teachers should take a mentality test to keep people from doing this type of event, but if a teacher has to take a mental test, I wouldn't want them to be teaching. If teachers are given the right to carry guns, then teachers must be sure the guns will be used to keep people safe. But then, teachers will be hired on whether they can shoot somebody and not if they can teach someone. That is why we have officers at schools: to help prevent those types of events happening. But now it seems that if teachers are given the right to bear arms, then life will be reverted: teachers will be shooting and officers will be teaching.What if a student gets a hold of a gun? Many bad things can happen when the wrong person holds a gun. Many people can get hurt. Giving teachers the right to hold a gun can make things worse.
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

That is a good point. That is why teachers and staff need to get a mental test done in order to ensure that nothing like that will happen.To make sure the teacher does not have anger issues and problems mentally. One of the reasons other then safety in the physical sense but also in the emotional and mental sense. If your parent or guardian takes you to school it sets them at ease to know that you will be safe. It will also make you feel safer. How would you feel going into to school and not feeling safe at all? if you have the fear of being killed. Yes i know that all of the precautions can never secure that you will ALWAYS be safe, but it can help prevent it.
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

Contention One: If a teacher ever felt threatened, she could shoot. So if two kids were fighting, she/he could could shoot the kid, which could potentially kill him/her. This doesn't promote safety; however, it puts many children at risk for kids to get hurt.More Contentions Coming soon.............................Refutations: Alright let us take a glance of some of the positive sides of teachers and staff having weapons in school, and how to make it a safe thing.What do you mean how to make it a safe thing? Now if the teachers and the staff had weapons they may have been able to injure or kill the man who was attacking.What if even with guns the teachers couldn't kill or injure the man. My opponent has the burden to prove that if the teachers had guns, then they would have injured the man. If not, then thid argument is unnecessary.
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

Alright let us take a glance of some of the positive sides of teachers and staff having weapons in school, and how to make it a safe thing. I know what you may be thinking, why in the world would we want teachers of our schools to carry weapons? well one good reason is because of school shootings. Lets take the recent school shooting in Newtown,Conn. at Sandy Hook Elementary school. This mass shooting was the second worst in U.S history. And twenty-six children and adults died due to this. Now if the teachers and the staff had weapons they may have been able to injure or kill the man who was attacking. You may be wondering how? Well if We The People of the U.S provided the resources for teachers and staff to be educated in gun safety, gun firing, aiming, and all of that(also for other weapons), we would be able to do OUR part in making schools safer to be in. In turn as a result, teachers and staff members having weapons would be a safe thing because they would be trained in what to do. I look forward to your debate back. http://www.huffingtonpost.com...
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

But if the students do not know the teachers have a weapon how would they get it?Two points I will make with this statement: my opponent seems to be arguing that a teacher should be allowed to bring a gun onto a campus without anyone knowing. This can put many people in danger because there are many scary teachers in this world who would be in the right mind and pull out a gun on a child when they feel threatened. Also, what if the child tries to steal something from her purse and found the gun in her purse. That is why i think it would be important for people interested in being a teacher they must get a mental test done to make sure they are mentally right for a teaching job.That is how teachers get qualified to teach. Teachers show they are qualified by getting a certification to teach, not to shoot any individual who threatens the environment. Leave that to the security guards.
Should teachers and staff of schools be allowed to carry weapons for the safety of the children

But if the students do not know the teachers have a weapon how would they get it? they wouldn't! if the teachers have a concealed weapon( even maybe just a knife) they could help prevent deaths. Now im not saying things could go wrong, because well they surely could. That is why i think it would be important for people interested in being a teacher they must get a mental test done to make sure they are mentally right for a teaching job.