I think we're actually discussing two different debates. By comparing the New Deal with the Great Society, I was thinking that the conversation would be more geared toward what kind of government spending is more appropriate: essentially mass employment programs vs. building safety nets. I think both mine and yours are worth consideration, albeit separately.
As for money is speech, I know that Money is Speech is going to be predominantly associated with Citizens United, but the Chik-Fil-A controversy and consumerism in general goes into the broader and underlying Money is Speech question. If money is in fact speech, then buying a product or spending money on an advertisement is not only protected constitutionally, but also representative of an individual's value system. So, whenever one spends money, one is making a statement, which is, I think, a more interesting question than the legal issues entangled in Citizens United.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 4:00:34 PM UTC-4, Nick Iacono wrote:
Jarber,--
I thought of comparing the New Deal to the Great Society, but I think that would be like saying the egg was more beneficial than the chicken. Rather than spend too much time officiating (in keynotes and on the floor) between the finer points of these two important periods in what is arguably a distinct progressive movement, I think it would be better to pick one. Basically I'm trying to find the easiest way to debate "The benefits of the social welfare system have outweighed the harm of having a "third rail" in American politics that prevents us from addressing our debt and entitlement spending"
Also, 100% on board with the money is speech debate. I think you could make it:
Resolved: Citizens United has harmed our electoral process. ...everyone knows Citizens United and the name itself evokes a strong response that I think would draw a lot of people.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 3:51:24 PM UTC-4, Jacob Arber wrote:Resolved:
Frankenstein, and not his monster, was the greater villain.
The economy, not the military, is the greater source of American power.
The Doctor has done more harm than good to his companions.
Elizabeth should not have waited for Mr. Darcy.
A distinct American culture does not exist.
Money should be considered speech.
Religiosity is incompatible with democracy.
Democratization as a foreign policy has failed.
We should lament the decline of print media.
The people of Israel were justified in making the golden calf.
And a few alternatives to debates already posted:
The Great Society benefited the United States more than the New Deal.
American universities have failed their students.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 2:04:21 PM UTC-4, Amanda Wynter wrote:Please post resolutions here before NOON on Friday September 28!Thanks,Amanda
On Monday, September 24, 2012 3:11:13 PM UTC-4, Oltan Akin wrote:Resolved: Private Equity is moral.Resolved: The war on drugs has done more harm than good.Resolved: Congress should have term limits.Resolved: Deficit reduction is a more pressing issue than short-term unemployment.
On Monday, September 24, 2012 2:04:21 PM UTC-4, Amanda Wynter wrote:Please post resolutions here before NOON on Friday September 28!Thanks,Amanda
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