Debate/Rhetoric

Throughout history rulers have manipulated large populations of people into supporting wars that would under normal circumstances be considered unthinkable. This procedure will show you how to do...

The internet is made up of online communities where like minded individuals conjure together to share ideas. Sometimes things don't turn out the way they should in this environment thanks to trolls!

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Politics in America is a minefield these days, with a deep divide between Democrats and Republicans, conservatives and liberals. Opposing viewpoints and the right to disagree are central to this...

Talk radio shows have never been more popular. It is nearly impossible to find anytime of the day or night which is absent of a talk show. Conservative talk radio shows appear to be the biggest...

Do you love America? Of course you do! Stand up in what you believe in! If you have opposition, but don't know how to get your point across, set up a protest. Get out there and be heard!

Let's be honest. Sometimes the truth can get you into trouble. Here are a few steps to avoiding the painful truth. I am not really endorsing lying but knowing more is often a good thing.

Ever wonder how politicians do it? They answer questions by not answering. They give a speech without saying anything. They get reelected even after transgressions against their constituents. ...

If there is a cause you feel passionate about, a peaceful protest can be a great way to express yourself in the company of like-minded people. Follow these steps to organize a peaceful protest.

A protest sign is an important part of any peaceful protest. Don't be caught at your cause without a protest sign! Here's how to make your own.

One of the most controversial topics today is stem cell research. Here are some steps on how to discuss this issue in a way that it doesn’t end with someone crying and furniture being thrown.

With the things are in this country today, there are plenty of things you can debate. Make sure that you are ready to do so.

All of us occasionally put our foot in our mouth or stumble over our tongue. But there those that are on a treadmill of foot-and-mouth syndrome.

I am amazed as I read through blogs and even what is supposed to pass as legitimate journalism, how many times I see a quote attributed to a famous person that never said or wrote it. More and...

Are you looking for ways to help reduce the effects of global warming? Here are ways to help keep our wonderful environment the way it is and stop global warming.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona has widely been regarded as 'America's Toughest Sheriff' for his strong stand on illegal immigration and unique approach to incarceration in his...

Your elected government is deciding the best course of action for healthcare in the future. Your elected representatives need to know how you feel about healthcare for you and your family in the...

Health care reform is at the fore-front of the news. There is a need for serious reform in the United States but many are confused by the 1000+ page bill being presented as HR 3200. Many...

Have you ever been arguing with someone and he said to you, "Don't be so defensive."? I bet you have. And I also bet that your sputtering response caused you to quickly feel like you...

Some instructions on how to find out current information on the health care reform debate.

Health care reform is the hot topic of the day and will remain so for a number of days. HR 3200 has created a big stir among Americans and hot debate around the nation. The one problem with health...

Brief introduction into oratory and persuasion.

The art of debate is a beautiful thing that we, unknowingly, use in our daily lives more than we think we do. Debate can be to sway an audience (such as a jury) to your ways of thinking, or it can...

Health care reform is the news today. From town hall meetings, op ed and television commercials the debate is raging at all levels. However, for the average American getting involved is not always...

Debating is a way of persuading someone to understand your case and to convince them to look at it a different way. Debating can be used in court, or even just in a classroom. Follow these simple...

Have you just joined your college debate team? Are you finding it hard to understand the basic tenets of writing a parliamentary debate brief? Luckily, you only have to remember a few simple steps...

With all due respect to former Vice-President Al Gore, given his many years of dedication and his recently awarded Pulitzer Prize for his work on making the world aware of “Global Warming” and...

Do you love to debate with co-workers, friends, family and the online community? I do! Winning a debate is something I enjoy immensely. I've learned the key to win debates. You can win debates too...

Holding your own in conversations and debates can somewhat sway the opinions of others, but they do not have the impact of a speech. With a speech, it's only you talking and you have to take...

City councils are required to hold hearings on a number of issues related to budgets and other matters that come before them. While some citizens do come and speak, others let their fear of...

I recently read a posting on a forum where the author lamented that she wanted to be an ally to the GLBTQ community, but had no idea where to start. This article is for her, and others like her....

Having a high-minded debate of ideas is absolutely crucial in the education of any individual. Anyone can eventually memorize information and recite it back to a teacher with some degree of...

An opinion is neither wrong nor right, and at some point in time, we all have one (or many). Unlike facts, opinions cannot be proven true or false. It's not uncommon for two people to receive the...

I am not a long time Republican, in fact I only changed my affiliation after this past election. I vehemently oppose many of the "social" values or tenets of the Republican Party, but I...

You think Islam is merely a religion? Perhaps it was, but now it is actually more akin to a socio-political movement and has shocking similarities to Nazism and a history with Nazis! Please be...

Student election speeches can be the the pivotal moment in a race for student council or class president and it's important to make sure they move and captivate your audience. There are certain...

Every year, thousands and thousands of people are arrested for protesting and participating in riots. Sometimes, the thrill of a riot will overcome you and you will be amongst a group of people...

Today we are at a time and place of great changes: Economies are collapsing, there are wars and rumors of wars, corruption is being exposed all over the world. If that wasn't bad enough, there is...

Model UN provides students with the opportunity to simulate councils within the United Nations at the high school or collegiate level. Model UN goes by several terms, including Model United...

This article will give you the finer points of presenting a political point of view on YouTube.

The "definition by genus and difference" is used to eliminate ambiguity and vagueness. This is a definition where a word or a concept that indicates a "species", is described...

Red or blue? Democrat or Republican? Or none of the above? What is the difference, anyway?

Intentional and extensional definitions are often used to specify the meaning of a term. An extension of a general term is just the collection of individual things to which it is currently...

A counterexample is an exception to the rule. It is a specific instance of the falsity of a universal quantification. In philosophy, counterexamples are used to argue that a certain philosophical...

A disjunctive syllogism is also known as modus tollendo ponens. It is a classically valid argument form. A disjunction is true when one or both of its components, also called disjuncts, are true,...

Hypothetical syllogism is one of the proof rules in classical logic. It is a famous valid argument form. This kind of argument states that if one implies another, and that other implies a third,...

Arguments in English are often written in ways that hide their determining logical features. For example, extra describing words may make the premises difficult to determine. When an argument is...

MODUS TOLLENS is a famous valid argument form that can be easily recognized by examining the statements contained in the argument.

Participants in a philosophical debate may be passionate about the subject under discussion. Unfortunately this passion sometimes gets out of control as philosophical debates devolve into...

They say politics is a dirty game. I think it is a good game played by dirty people. The nature of politics scares honest people away but there are ways to become a good politician.