re: National Debate Championship winners

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I seriously have no idea what is going on here. I am curious as to wtf the judges were thinking...

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It all started with tabula rasa in the 80s. Why use logic and reasoning? Logic is an artificial construct created by 'the man'. The judge comes into the round with a blank slate. He/she accepts any argument until it is refuted.

Taken to the extreme it would go like this:

Affirmative team: "My standard is simple. If I can overpower my female opponent and rape her within my 10 minute time limit then I win. If she has an orgasm the debate is over."

Negative team: "That's outrageous and I call for an immediate dismissal and his arrest."

Judge: "Well, Negative, I can't be judgmental about his argument because I am very open minded."