It didn’t take long for the media outcries of “foul” following last night’s debate. ... The outrage continues this morning with op-eds, cable talk show opinion, and radio hosts scrambling to defend their messiah. I like Barack Obama, but the media should be ashamed of themselves for their blatant partisanship following the debate on ABC. picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

Australian and Japanese astronomers have for the first time detected cold hydrogen in the Magellanic Stream, a ribbon of gas that stretches halfway around our galaxy. The find has sparked off a debate about the ultimate fate of the Stream, which despite containing no stars, is thought by some astronomers to be the birthplace of new dwarf galaxies. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

An Australian government proposal to stop people from climbing the famed Uluru, in deference to the wishes of indigenous people, sparked debate on Wednesday with lawmakers opposing the plan. picked by kakana 5 months ago

The mocking of Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Governor Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live continues. This week’s skit was a VP debate do-over with Tina Fey in the Governor Sarah Palin role, SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis as Senator Joe Biden, and special guest Queen Latifah playing Gwen Ifill the moderator.
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"Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D-Ohio] has won his lawsuit against NBC, granting him permission to participate in the debate, just days after he was uninvited."

In short: First he was invited... then uninvited... now ordered back... and currently attempting to be ousted again. picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

"Among the experts trotted out by CNN to comment [after the debate] was James Carville, a Democratic strategist and CNN commentator who is also a close friend of Mrs. Clinton and a contributor to her campaign."

Post #1 RE: CNN Debate picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

Full version of the Christopher Hitchens and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Debate at New York's 92nd Street Y. picked by monolithdigital 2 years ago

The parsons of the press corps are furious with Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, which means the pair must have done a pretty good job moderating Wednesday's Democratic debate in Philadelphia. Barack Obama had an off-night, so his media choir wants to shoot the questioners... picked by 1thirteen3 2 years ago

Convinceme.net is the ultimate debating website. First off it's free to join. You can create any number challenges, and compete in any number of debates that other users create as challenges. Compete for votes, a winning record, and points. It's your chance to convince the world that you are right! If you get a certain number of points, and have a winning record, you can also have the chance of c... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

I'm not sure why he isn't a very popular candidate. picked by gammerus 2 years ago

Ray Comfort (author of "God Doesn't Believe in Atheists" and the man who thinks bananas are proof of god) alongside actor Kirk Cameron will butt heads with two ardent nonbelievers allegedly using only scientific fact in a debate sponsored by ABC. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Sunday brushed aside a challenge from Hillary Rodham Clinton to debate before the May 6 primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. picked by keroBEROS32 2 years ago

In the last presidential debate, Sen. Barack Obama, responding to a question about an abortion litmus test for Supreme Court nominees, unequivocally affirmed his support for the right to choose abortion. But then - and here is the part that made my heart flutter, nay, pound - he went on to connect the debate about abortion to the issue of ensuring equal pay for equal work. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

According to Free Republic (full disclosure: a right-wing blog), six out of six of the people featured at CNN's debate this past week, have ties to the Democratic party... but were featured as "ordinary people, undecided voters."
Apparently... that's not quite the case.

Post #2 RE: CNN Debate picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

Socratic Club Debate featuring Michael Shermer and Dinesh D'Souza. Monday, October 15, 7 PM, Austin Auditorium - LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

As part of the previously discussed, Knol system, Google offers a service to hold debates where everything except the answers is user-generated. Even the questions are voted on by the community. The first debate is on the election of course. Many others to follow. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

From religious fundamentalism to pseudoscience, it seems that forces are attacking the Enlightenment world view – characterized by rational, scientific thinking – from all sides. The debate seems black and white: you’re either with reason, or you’re against it. But is it so simple? In a series of special essays, our contributors look more carefully at some of the most provo... read full post picked by bingo 1 year ago

Previously we heard Obama's answers to 14 of the top science questions facing Americans. Here are McCain's answers. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

The irony is almost too much. It's amazing what a visit to the archives of the Anchorage Daily News will turn up. picked by artsaken 1 year ago

If you’re a Star Trek fan, you’ve surely considered the differences between the captains in the various series, even if you don’t have a favorite. And, while Sisko, Janeway, and even Archer have their fans, the quintessential Star Trek debate has been, since TNG premiered nearly 22 years ago, who’s the better captain: Kirk or Picard? I am unashamed of my love of Picard. ... read full post picked by psycmoe 5 months ago