Welcome to Debateable!

Who is the judge?

The judge is God.

Why is he God?

Because he decides who wins or loses,

Not my opponent.

Who is your opponent?

He does not exist.

Why does he not exist?

Because he is a mere dissenting voice

to the truth I speak.

-The Great Debaters, 2007

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Debate & Argument

Learn about the fundamentals of argumentation and refutation and acquire the techniques and skills which will aid you in your quest to become better speakers and advocates. This site will also serve as an ever-growing repository of debate resources, including multimedia material and critical essays.

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Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate
US President Barack Obama arrives in Berlin at the start of a visit during which he will address crowds at the city's famous Brandenburg Gate.
Refugee numbers 'highest since 1994'
The UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, the highest number since 1994, with the conflict in Syria a major new factor.
Brazil clashes after Rousseff praise
Riot police and demonstrators clash in new protests in Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, after President Rousseff praises the protests' aims.
Army leads north India flood rescue
Military helicopters lead rescue operations in India's flood-hit northern states, where 130 people are now known to have died.

Historical Events

Daily important and historical events from HistoryOrb.com.

Historical Events for 18th June 2013
1778 - British Redcoats evacuate Phila
1903 - 1st transcontinental auto trip begins in SF; arrives NY 3-mo later
1926 - Theodor Lessing laid-off "because he is a Jew" in Hanover
1927 - Paavo Nurmi runs world record 2000 m: 5:24.6
1928 - Amelia Earhart becomes 1st female to fly across Atlantic Ocean
1948 - Phillies pitching great Robin Roberts debut, loses 2-0 to Pirates
1961 - CBS radio cancels Gunsmoke
1975 - Fred Lynn gets 10 RBIs in a Red Sox 15-1 victory over Tigers
1978 - 78th US Golf Open: Andy North shoots a 285 at Cherry Hill CC in Denver
1993 - Expo's Dennis Martinez is 92nd to win 200 games

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Singapore National Debate Team Exhibition Match
Singapore National Debate Team Exhibition Match The National Debate Team representing Singapore at the 2011 World Schools Debating Championships in Dundee, Scotland, will be holding an exhibition debate on Wednesday 22 June 2011 at 1700 hours (5pm). The debate will be held at the Arts House. The National team will be facing a team of distinguished Sinapore National Team Alumni such as Aaron Maniam, Timothy Yap and Joshua Hiew. Everyone...

Samuel

23 May 2011
Debate Videos added
New videos featuring debates from the World Schools Debating Championships and the African Schools Debating Championships have been added to the Media Gallery. Enjoy!

Administrator

11 May 2011