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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Your online guide to

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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Serbia votes for new president
Voters in Serbia have a choice between a reformist and a nationalist as they vote for a president, months after winning EU candidate status.
Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'
Speaking after the G8 summit, US President Obama says leaders agree that economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
UK force 'to stay in Afghanistan'
A small number of British soldiers could remain in Afghanistan after forces withdraw in 2014, a senior UK government official says.
VIDEO: Norway's self-sufficient prison
The island of Bastoey is home to a prison population that is allowed to wander woods, fields and beaches unhindered by the unarmed guards.

Historical Events

Daily important and historical events from HistoryOrb.com.

Historical Events for 20th May 2012
1704 - Elias Neau forms school for slaves in NY
1867 - Brit parliament rejects John Stuart Mills law on women suffrage
1926 - Belgian government of Jaspar takes power
1926 - Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies
1941 - Archer's "Christian Calendar and Gregorian Reform" published
1959 - Yanks sink to last place, 1st time since May 25, 1940
1978 - 3 PFLP members kill a cop near El Al airlines in Orly Airport, Paris
1985 - Indians-Brewers game at Cleve Stadium is 1st rain-out of 1985, ends record string of 458 ML games since Opening Day without a rain-out
1990 - Hubble Space Telescope sends 1st photograph's from space
1991 - Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save

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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