Comments on: March 2009 Topic Announced http://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/ Public Forum Debate News & Information Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:10:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: SpreadTheFlowhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18750 SpreadTheFlow Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:15:39 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18750 The chaff to wheat ratio is pretty high on this debate. The chaff to wheat ratio is pretty high on this debate.

]]> By: SpreadTheFlowhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18749 SpreadTheFlow Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:50:28 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18749 I think we'll be fine as long as we Spread the Flow properly. I think we’ll be fine as long as we Spread the Flow properly.

]]> By: SpreadTheFlowhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18721 SpreadTheFlow Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:22:58 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18721 I noticed they said "United States" in the resolution. Why not just "U.S."? Could they be referring only to the contiguous United States? What about Alaska and Hawaii? Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.? What do you guys think? I noticed they said “United States” in the resolution. Why not just “U.S.”? Could they be referring only to the contiguous United States? What about Alaska and Hawaii? Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.? What do you guys think?

]]> By: Zekehttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18711 Zeke Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:28 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18711 the resolution kinda seems like it's a yes or no question with little to no debate in between. the resolution kinda seems like it’s a yes or no question with little to no debate in between.

]]> By: Alexhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18710 Alex Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:52:44 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18710 Yeah, Ashley deffenitly has the right idea. While the pro may have a little bit of a disadvantage, the wording does say "on balance" so you can say "yes, nclb has had it's mistakes and may have not worked as planned, but you need to see the numerous positive effects that this act has made." Overall I see con winning most rounds but only over pro teams who aren't well read or confident on their side. -Alex K. Yeah, Ashley deffenitly has the right idea. While the pro may have a little bit of a disadvantage, the wording does say “on balance” so you can say “yes, nclb has had it’s mistakes and may have not worked as planned, but you need to see the numerous positive effects that this act has made.” Overall I see con winning most rounds but only over pro teams who aren’t well read or confident on their side.
-Alex K.

]]> By: Ashleyhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18532 Ashley Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:17:14 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18532 Okay, I'm sick of everyone always complaining about the topic. If you hate the topics so much, drop out of PF. This topic is the best one we've had all year. And the thing is, for all you who think your district is screwed, your not talking about just your district because the resolution clearly states ON BALANCE! Which means, overall, therefore you have to take all the states into consideration. So stop complaining and get to work. And I look forward to competing against some of you. -Ashley M. Okay, I’m sick of everyone always complaining about the topic. If you hate the topics so much, drop out of PF. This topic is the best one we’ve had all year. And the thing is, for all you who think your district is screwed, your not talking about just your district because the resolution clearly states ON BALANCE! Which means, overall, therefore you have to take all the states into consideration. So stop complaining and get to work. And I look forward to competing against some of you.
-Ashley M.

]]> By: Sarahhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18480 Sarah Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:31:17 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18480 IMHO, this is the best topic since November. That's not saying much. I like BRIC kind of. IMHO, this is the best topic since November.

That’s not saying much.
I like BRIC kind of.

]]> By: Sans Nombrehttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18474 Sans Nombre Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:56:03 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18474 This topic is horrid. Easier to debate? Sure. Better than BRIC? No. Bitchy on Pro? Yea. This topic is horrid.

Easier to debate? Sure. Better than BRIC? No. Bitchy on Pro? Yea.

]]> By: Carol Greenhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18468 Carol Green Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:04:18 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18468 As someone who has very strong opinions about this topic, I immeadiately saw awesome opportunities for both sides. Fabulous wording on the subject area :-) I am excited that this is the topic Harker will be using at our invitational tournament as well as state and NFL quals! Good luck everyone! As someone who has very strong opinions about this topic, I immeadiately saw awesome opportunities for both sides. Fabulous wording on the subject area :-)

I am excited that this is the topic Harker will be using at our invitational tournament as well as state and NFL quals! Good luck everyone!

]]> By: Andyhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18461 Andy Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:29:22 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18461 Wow, this isn't biased AT ALL. Pro is definitely screwed in my district. Actually when debating the February topic, pro offered a couple of mandates as examples including NCLB, and Con (From my team) responded, "wouldn't you agree that NCLB has failed?" Pro flat out said, "yes" and conceded the point. That's how much we hate it here. Wow, this isn’t biased AT ALL. Pro is definitely screwed in my district. Actually when debating the February topic, pro offered a couple of mandates as examples including NCLB, and Con (From my team) responded, “wouldn’t you agree that NCLB has failed?” Pro flat out said, “yes” and conceded the point. That’s how much we hate it here.

]]> By: Tomhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18459 Tom Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:57:46 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18459 I'm happy, better than February... I’m happy, better than February…

]]> By: Jason Klinehttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18457 Jason Kline Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:18:19 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18457 If your district tournament is in March, you MUST use this resolution. If your district committee does not, then no one qualifies in PFD for your district. If your district tournament is in March, you MUST use this resolution. If your district committee does not, then no one qualifies in PFD for your district.

]]> By: Graeme Crewshttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18456 Graeme Crews Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:08:43 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18456 It may just be me being overly nit-picky, but the first thing I noticed about this topic was that there is a comma after "on balance." But in February there was a comma before and after "on balance." Uniformity, topic committee! On the topic itself, I'm happy. It's definitely a good topic for district/state competitions. It may just be me being overly nit-picky, but the first thing I noticed about this topic was that there is a comma after “on balance.” But in February there was a comma before and after “on balance.” Uniformity, topic committee!

On the topic itself, I’m happy. It’s definitely a good topic for district/state competitions.

]]> By: Ashleyhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18455 Ashley Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:06:22 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18455 Sweet topic. I'm loving this one. Sweet topic. I’m loving this one.

]]> By: agranistar725http://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18454 agranistar725 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:37:54 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18454 I sort of laughed when I saw this topic...XD Pro is a little on the screwed side, in my opinion. But a nice change on that account...Con finally has a chance ;) I sort of laughed when I saw this topic…XD Pro is a little on the screwed side, in my opinion. But a nice change on that account…Con finally has a chance ;)

]]> By: Josh Zofferhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18453 Josh Zoffer Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:03:39 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18453 IMHO, this is the best topic since November. IMHO, this is the best topic since November.

]]> By: Arsha Vhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18452 Arsha V Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:36:19 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18452 Not bad, not great. This topic offers a chance to make a detailed analysis of our education system. Not bad, not great. This topic offers a chance to make a detailed analysis of our education system.

]]> By: Arsha Vhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18451 Arsha V Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:35:34 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18451 With "lay" judges this debate could be a little bit difficult. With “lay” judges this debate could be a little bit difficult.

]]> By: LOLZhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18450 LOLZ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:17:05 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18450 ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND TOPIC COMMITTEE??? You guys are NOT aware that some places in this country have been WAYYYY more deeply affected by this than where you come from. My district will undoubtedly be SOOOOO far towards the con that I doubt a pro team has a chance of even winning one round...AT THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT... Buts that okay we prolly won't even use this topic at districts ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND TOPIC COMMITTEE??? You guys are NOT aware that some places in this country have been WAYYYY more deeply affected by this than where you come from. My district will undoubtedly be SOOOOO far towards the con that I doubt a pro team has a chance of even winning one round…AT THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT…

Buts that okay we prolly won’t even use this topic at districts

]]> By: Sans Nombrehttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18449 Sans Nombre Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:24:42 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18449 AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

]]> By: AnonDebaterhttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18448 AnonDebater Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:20:14 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18448 Hmm.. I don't know if I like it yet, but it's going to be a decent debate. Better than Dec and Jan at least. Hmm.. I don’t know if I like it yet, but it’s going to be a decent debate. Better than Dec and Jan at least.

]]> By: Sunshine Talahakihttp://blog.pfdebate.com/2009/02/01/march-2009-topic-announced/comment-page-1/#comment-18447 Sunshine Talahaki Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:42:38 +0000 http://blog.pfdebate.com/?p=1664#comment-18447 WOO! I can actually clearly see Pro and Con on this one! Thanks for an easier one! WOO! I can actually clearly see Pro and Con on this one!

Thanks for an easier one!

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