Rest of U2 Survivor: Passengers - Round 11 - Page 6

Axver · 02-21-2008, 06:59 PM

I didn't participate much in debating in 2006 or 2007 (due to shyness when not actually debating, funnily enough), but I got the impression we were going to have to fork out our own money to go. Could've been wrong though.

I'm hoping to get back into things properly this year.

Varitek · 02-21-2008, 07:00 PM

Cork is next year, those guys should throw a mean tournament - they threw a fabulous party on host's night in Bangkok. And 2010 is going to kick ass in Istanbul. But I won't be at either, as I'm graduating in a few months (hopefully).

Axver · 02-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Well, that just means you have to come to Melbourne so we can settle this Americanish vs Proper English debate once and for all. I will be third speaker for the affirmative on the topic "Proper English is superior to Americanish", plus the entire adjudication panel too.

Varitek · 02-21-2008, 07:33 PM

Oh yeah third speaker...you australians do weird style. american style is weird too, as in, not BP/worlds style, but I fully admit the superiority of worlds style. And if I could go to 1 more tournament it would be Irish, because they party the whole weekend, or euros in estonia.

Axver · 02-21-2008, 07:45 PM

I love our style. Mainly because being third speaker really, really suits me.

Varitek · 02-21-2008, 07:49 PM

Our style has 3 speeches a side, but the first speaker gives the first and last speech.

BP still kicks ass.

Also I am watching a bunch of freshmen give the lamest round ever that started with a tight case (we have open resolutions in the US and thus you can have tight or undebatable cases).

Axver · 02-21-2008, 07:53 PM

I was wondering what you were doing online.

Honestly, I'll do anything that's rebuttal-heavy just because I'm an arsehole who suits that. The most exciting thing that happened to me in debating was when the Point of Information rule was introduced. I actually once made a girl quit her speech just through offering Points of Information repeatedly. What can I say? Her speech was shithouse.

Screwtape2 · 02-21-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Axver

Debating for the huge fucking WIN.

I debated in high school and loved it. Nothing is as priceless as leaving the class stunned by an unexpected argument. I think you would have liked my cases, Axver. Creativity is the key.

phillyfan26 · 02-21-2008, 09:12 PM

Debating kicks copious amounts of ass. I loved intellectually owning people.

No spoken words · 02-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phillyfan26
Debating kicks copious amounts of ass. I loved intellectually owning people.

How about when you get owned, Danimal?

"Mom, can I...."

"No"

"But you didn't even hear my request"

"No"

"I should have gone to THE EXCEPTION"

Lila64 · 02-21-2008, 09:15 PM

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02-21-2008, 06:59 PM	#101
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	I didn't participate much in debating in 2006 or 2007 (due to shyness when not actually debating, funnily enough), but I got the impression we were going to have to fork out our own money to go. Could've been wrong though. I'm hoping to get back into things properly this year. __________________ __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-21-2008, 07:00 PM	#102
Varitek Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on borderland we run Posts: 16,861 Local Time: 04:59 PM	Cork is next year, those guys should throw a mean tournament - they threw a fabulous party on host's night in Bangkok. And 2010 is going to kick ass in Istanbul. But I won't be at either, as I'm graduating in a few months (hopefully). __________________

02-21-2008, 07:03 PM	#103
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	Well, that just means you have to come to Melbourne so we can settle this Americanish vs Proper English debate once and for all. I will be third speaker for the affirmative on the topic "Proper English is superior to Americanish", plus the entire adjudication panel too. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-21-2008, 07:45 PM	#105
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	I love our style. Mainly because being third speaker really, really suits me. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-21-2008, 07:33 PM	#104
Varitek Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on borderland we run Posts: 16,861 Local Time: 04:59 PM	Oh yeah third speaker...you australians do weird style. american style is weird too, as in, not BP/worlds style, but I fully admit the superiority of worlds style. And if I could go to 1 more tournament it would be Irish, because they party the whole weekend, or euros in estonia.

02-21-2008, 07:49 PM	#106
Varitek Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on borderland we run Posts: 16,861 Local Time: 04:59 PM	Our style has 3 speeches a side, but the first speaker gives the first and last speech. BP still kicks ass. Also I am watching a bunch of freshmen give the lamest round ever that started with a tight case (we have open resolutions in the US and thus you can have tight or undebatable cases).

02-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#107
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	I was wondering what you were doing online. Honestly, I'll do anything that's rebuttal-heavy just because I'm an arsehole who suits that. The most exciting thing that happened to me in debating was when the Point of Information rule was introduced. I actually once made a girl quit her speech just through offering Points of Information repeatedly. What can I say? Her speech was shithouse. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

02-21-2008, 09:12 PM	#109
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,343 Local Time: 04:59 PM	Debating kicks copious amounts of ass. I loved intellectually owning people.

02-21-2008, 09:15 PM	#111
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 02:59 PM	__________________

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