Resolved: The Proverb "Time is Money" is valid.

It seems as if he is exploiting the definitions for his own gain while backtracking on what he said earlier. He said:"I believe that the proverb "Time is Money" should be defined as a whole. The words have to be combined together in order to produce the full effect and meaning of the proverb. ""I think it is supposed to mean something along the lines of "time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something valuable"In doing so, my opponent has provided a definition which I accepted. He, however, has deciding to back track on it and use specific words to define the meaning of the proverb even though he clearly stated that it must be defined as a whole. I propose that we go back to the original definition of "Time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something valuable", which both of us have accepted. From here forth, I will assume that definition to be correct. I clearly stated in the rules that definition are not to be exploited. My opponent has ignored this rule. It is a clear exploitation when my opponent is relying on simply proving one case of "time is not money" to be correct, and therefore winning the debate. The proverb was never designed as a literal translation or comparison; very few proverbs are. It is designed as a metaphorical comparison between the amount of time spent and the amount of money earned. As is with everything, there are specific examples that go against the proverb, if taken too literally. However, we must assume a position of "most likely" or "majority". If the majority of examples show this proverb to be affirmed, then it becomes affirmed. Rebuttals______________________________________________________ "Time can be used to make money, but it is not actually money. Here's an analogy to create a better picture. In most cases, a teacher is needed for a proper education. But that doesn't necessary mean that if you had a teacher, you got a good education. It varies -- a child could choose not to learn, you could get a bad teacher, etc. Most people have a choice to make money throughout time, but just because time exists, it doesn't mean that you have money. "As the previous definition which we have both accepted stated, "Time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something valuable". My opponent has affirmed the resolution in the first sentence of his opening remarks. Time can be used for money. Even though the example has affirmed my position, I feel the need to attack it. The purpose of this proverb is to show that, as previously stated, time shouldn't be wasted as it can be used for money". In fact, this is true for educated vs. non-educated students. In fact, the unemployment gap and therefore the salary gap between educated and non educated students is huge. We can infer from this that education, which takes time, lets a person earn more money in the future. Hence, time is money. Purpose of MoneyI do not see how this section is relevant to the case at hand, but I would like to add one more definition. Potential Earnings- Money can be seen as both in a present physical sense and a future sense. This is evident in the basic degree of economics by the concept of PDV (Present Discounted Value). Other SourcesAgain, my opponent is taking this proverb too literally. Survival- By the definition stated by you and I, time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something useful, such as making money. Nowhere in that definition does it state that if you sit around wasting time, you will be guaranteed money. This is simply not the case. In this scenario, time could potentially be used for making money and surviving by working, stealing, etc. .. Comfort- Refer to Survival. The passing of time does not guarantee potential or current earnings. It simply states that with the passing of time, these will be possible. This point is incredibly important to the case at hand. Identity- Not sure what my opponent means, but I think that this is highly irrelevant to the case at hand. It case it is similar to the above two, refer to them. Potential MeaningsPerhaps in real life, there are many potential meanings of this proverb due to subjection. However, for the purposes of this debate, we must only assume one of these meanings, which has been defined earlier. "Time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something valuable". From hereon forth, and as it was supposed to be in previous rounds, is that time could be used for making money. My opponent has provided several "counter-examples" as to why time is money. I will refute all of them.1. Again, the proverb does not guarantee that spending time will necessarily make money. It simply states that spending time could be used to make money. Also, the analogy that you are using is highly flawed as it employs an outside force that has nothing to do with the proverb. Without the outside force of the scam, the analogy would in fact be correct. Hence, time is money.2. Appeal to emotion much? Anyways, refer to number one. The proverb does not guarantee success. You are using highly specific examples with numerous outside factors that have little to do with the proverb.3. Well. .. the proverb never said that you will be happy. You affirmed my case in the sense that spending all of his time on the job made him money.4. The concept of time is money does not mean that you should rush it. It could go the other way by saying that "Time shouldn't be rushed, as more time spent on something will make you more money". However, this has nothing to do with our debate as "time is money" has been defined earlier. Conclusion My opponent is exploiting definitions which he, himself confirmed. The definition is "time shouldn't be wasted as it could be used for something valuable". My opponent has often affirmed my position within his arguments. I have adequately refuted his arguments. I urge the voters to vote PRO (1). http://articles.businessinsider.com...