Queen Elizabeth II could out-debate anybody on this site.

At the age of two she had an air of authority and reflectiveness, astonishing in an infant." - Winston Churchill, letter to his wife, 1928. (http://explore-parliament.net...) "She knows more about world affairs than most diplomats who visit her, and has complained to her Foreign Office about its elementary briefings." - Anthony Sampson, The Changing Anatomy of Britain, 1982 I agree that age is not an important factor in deciding a person's intelligence and proficiency at debating. However, the wisdom and knowledge that accompany a long life are to be greatly considered. As I have stated, the Queen has seen more political actions (and results) than any person on this site. As such, she is considerably wiser in the ways of the political world, warfare etc. We debate about events in Iraq, Afghanistan etc from news reports and second hand knowledge and theories. The Queen is/was privy to any reason Britain is involved in these wars (particularly back when they occurred. Perhaps not now, so much, but back when they were instigated, she was still quite involved in Parliament). It is true, but her being a political figure, she has as much influence on another as that person does on her. Using your example of football players, you're not gathering knowledge but attempting to gather skill, which is impossible. It is also impossible if your argument were valid as you do not impact the football player. Knowledge can be gained from another. This is exemplified in the school classroom when a teacher's expands on a book lesson, in which you are learning from the teacher's knowledge (hopefully truthful). Let us consider the Queen's duty of meeting the Prime Minister once a week, shall we? The Queen grants him/her an audience in which the entire session is kept classified. Nobody can determine exactly how much her influence has on the Prime Minister, but it is alleged that her influence is extremely great. Obviously, these sessions are starting to diminish in number as she grows older, but they still occur. The Queen is the Commander in Chief of the British Army, making her privy to a plethora of military updates and occurrences, if she needs them. http://www.associatedcontent.com... I believe it is widely acclaimed that British Intelligence forces are some of the most superior in the world. With contacts in those forces, I believe Queen Elizabeth could find out more about anything than any of us. Remember her influence is astounding. If she was to argue abortion (for ex), she could have the top doctors and religious leaders around the world send her some of the most undisclosed files of the medical field. She has the ability to receive the true information before we even are aware of it. She easily has the knowledge to make a debate. She has made a plethora of speeches and public appearances, all of which are quaint and intelligent. She is sovereign over 16 nations (Including Canada and Australia). The Queen has even got multimillion's invested in business interests. http://www.andhranews.net... The Queen is shrewd. She's extremely aware of the economic welfare of Britain, Canada and the United States. She's seen more countries and culture than anybody here. One other example of her influence may be given during 2004, when George W. Bush wanted to be seen with the Queen to boost his popularity in the States before the November elections. Semantics? LOL If you think that anybody could defeat the Queen at her own game, you've got another think coming. The Queen is a master of philosophy and such debate tactics as semantics and other linguistic characteristics. She is a finely trained and styled public speaker, please do not forget. She has addressed Parliament and other Governments in dozens of countries dozens of times. To think that anybody could beat her at semantics, one had better be as wisened and skilled at politics as she. A real philosopher and debater, a member of a highly esteemed debate club acclaimed across the world, not an online site in which anybody is capable of joining and jockeying for points simply by outclassing an opponent whom argues lamely on an issue. As for the rest of them, you are just theorizing. Most likely any one of these people would need time to compose him/herself after the Queen had gotten through her own stupendous argument. Agreed, many of these are good arguments, but you obviously don't comprehend the ability of the Queen... As I have stated before, her speeches and Parliamentary debates outclass that of even politicians, of which have a reputation of 'slick'. If any of you are a seasoned politician or lawyer, speak up and perhaps i'll change my opinion, but until then, I will 'stick to my guns' regarding the Queen's superiority of debate.