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Election Day Open Thread
As I’m on the train on my way to Chicago, I’m opening up an election night thread for our dear readers. I’m going to be in the air for a while, but I will take pictures and possibly stream some video.
Go on, discuss the election. This day has been two years in the making, [...]
2009 Barkley Forum for High Schools Application Open
The Barkley Forum at Emory University has opened the application period for their tournament, held on January 23rd through 25th. Member schools (you know who you are) have their guaranteed entries, all other schools must apply and wait for acceptance into the BFHS.
There are a few significant changes from last year’s format and [...]
December 2008 PF Topic Released
[Update - The NFL has changed the text of the resolution, to separate "websites" to "Web sites". I'm not sure what this means, if we think of anything, we'll let you know.]
Resolved: That, on balance, social networking Web sites have a positive impact on the United States.
Thoughts, anyone?
Contact Forms Fixed
One thing I hate is having to fill out these human verification images to get to sites. I understand their function, and think it’s very important that they exist, although there is an entire economy in India behind cracking them.
So we’re getting rid of them on the contact form. It was causing problems anyway. Feel free to [...]
Grady Presidential Debate Tonight!
The Henry W. Grady Speech and Debate Team is hosting a mock Presidential Debate tonight at 7:30 PM will be streamed online at GradySpeaks, the team’s website. Seniors Demarius Walker and Mike Robinson (formerly Grady RW, to PFers) will take on the roles of John McCain and Barack Obama respectively, and take on the issues [...]
November 08 PF Resolution Announced
The NFL released the November 2008 resolution this morning:
“Resolved: That the United States government should implement universal health care modeled after the French system.”
What do you think about it?
LD November-December 08 Resolution - Felons
The NFL this morning released the latest resolution for Lincoln-Douglas debate.
Resolved: In a democratic society, felons ought to retain the right to vote.
What do you think of this resolution?
