debate terms
This classic technique involves pretending you understand something when you do not. A good poker player can do this well.
What is bluffing?
He said: "Will you shut up, man?... This is so... Unpresidential."
Who is Biden?
It's illegal to mispronounce the name of this state.
This idiom refers to making an argument where the solution proposed is so obvious it shouldn’t need to be stated. "Duh! Thats just..."
What is "Stating the obvious."?
This term refers to the systematic oppression and discrimination against people based on their race or ethnicity.
racism ;(
This term describes an argument that uses opposing viewpoints to refute a claim, often showing contradictions.
What is a counterargument?
She said: "It's important to be able to laugh at yourself and each other and we do a healthy amount of that."
Where is "No snakes near the Mardi Gras parade." enforced?
What is Louisiana?
a common phrased used to describe a change in a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you. "Look at how..."
What is "The tables have turned."?
This issue involves the question of whether healthcare should be a human right or remain a private service.
What is univernal healthcare?
This strategy involves addressing (ATTACKING) and disarming your opponent's potential arguments BEFORE they even present them.
What is a pre-emptive strike
He said: “There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”
Who is George Bush?
In this state whispering in church is illegal.
What is Delaware?
When someone just wont listen to your argument. "It feels like I'm..."
What is "Talking to a brick wall"?
This economic phenomenon, often influenced by factors like discrimination, career interruptions, and negotiation disparities, is measured by comparing the median earnings of men and women across industries
What is the wage gap?
This debate strategy involves turning an opponent's argument back on them to show its flaws or contradictions.
What is a rebuttal?
He said: “Silence of the lamb! The late great Hannibal Lecter. It is a wonderful man.”
Who is Trump?
In this state, there is a law that protects the rights of residents to access sunlight for their laundry needs. This law guarantees tenants the right to hang clotheslines to dry their laundry outdoors.
What is California?
This phrase is often used when trying to conclude a discussion or end an argument; to meet halfway. "Okay fine! Lets..."
What is "agree to disagree"?
This debate revolves around the use of this resource, especially regarding sustainability.
This rhetorical appeal focuses on the speaker’s credibility and trustworthiness.
What is ethos?
He said: “Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of freedom, that is why one can say without any exaggeration, bike is a symbol of freedom,"
Who is Putin?
Eating while swimming in the ocean is illegal in this state.
What is Maryland?
This idiom means to make an argument that is difficult to believe or understand, often seeming far-fetched, but its the only argument they can say. "They are just..."
What is "Grasping at straws"?
This legal and social issue involves the question of whether individuals should be allowed to end their lives through medical assistance due to terminal illness or unbearable suffering. (AKA: P.A.S.)
What is Physician Assisted Suicide?