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Great Debates
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Ta for the invite, Tymp.

Coke vs Pepsi

  • Coke, hands down. Pepsi tastes like something you normally see struggling seagulls coated in.

Freedoms vs social responsibility re: abortion in the US

  • pass. I’m not a libertarian by any stretch of the imagination, but I can’t see how abortion is anything other than a decision for an individual and for their conscience. There’s plenty of 13-year-old council estate kids round where I live who seem determined to go forth and multiply before they hit 18.

Is brown the new black

  • as I sit here, wearing biege combats and a shiny, tight-fitting brown FCUK shirt, I cna only say yes. Unfortunately, brown became the new black last year as far as I can tell, so once again I’m behind the times. Black is, I suppose, timeless.

Church and state

  • should be entirely separate. Morality is not the business of the government in general. Of course there are exceptions (education should have some kind of non-religion-specific moral element IMHO), but the involvement of any church is going to lead to people with differing religious or atheistic viewpoints being excluded or having their beliefs legislated against.

Crepes - fruit or meat

  • neither. Don’t like 'em.

Equal marriage rights

  • yep, why the hell not? Why would same-sex marriages stop anyone else procreating?

My dad vs your dad

  • physical fight? Your dad. Brainpower? Mine. Ability to yell? Draw.

pepperlandgirl, why are women considering abortion encouraged to fast by the Mormon church? If having to decide whether you want to keep a child isn’t enough to focus your mind, how’s hunger going to help?

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[Moderator Hat: ON]

So this is where all of these have been coming from, eh?

Ok, time to kill that idea.

This is Great Debates, folks. Only start Debate topics in here.

David B, SDMB Great Debate Moderator

[Moderator Hat: OFF]

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My debate. Is this discrimination? What about ask the drunk guy?

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Coke or Pepsi…mixed either with enough whiskey and who gives a shit.

Abortion…Right to free choice

Is Brown the new black…H Rap Brown? Farmer Brown? Little brown jug? I am confused…

Church and State. I believe in complete separation…but then look what happened to Madelyn O’Hare…btw what did happen to her?

Crepes…I don’t like them…just the other day a guy cut me off on the highway and I yelled you fucking crepe!!!

Lets preserrve the state of marriage. ( Although ladies, my wife said she would rather share me than lose me altogether…)

My Dad vs Your Dad…hey yo mamma!

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I challenge aha’s statements. I argue that he has never started an “Ask the” thread ( at least I hope so, I didn’t bother to check ). More importantly he stole 2 of my answers! I Ask that his comments be stricken from the record so that I can use my slightly different versions of those 2 answers.

Also, I welcome aha to the board.

[/sarcasm]

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My “Ask The…” thread has hung on admirably (BTW, sorry about that, David), so now we can hear from the Medical Student:

1. Coke vs. Pepsi.
Diet Pepsi. Any regular soda leaves an awful feeling in my mouth.

2. Individual freedoms vs. an individual’s social responsibilities for the propagation of the species as they relate to the legal status of abortion procedures in the United States.
Even though it is a lousy form of birth control, abortion should be legal and readily available.

3. Is brown, in fact, the new black?
No. Brown is actually the old black. The new black, ironically enough, is black.

**4. Church and State: A hard separation vs. a little bit of mingling. **
Hard separation. Those who blatantly pander with such moves as citing Jesus Christ as his favorite political philosopher in a Presidential debate will be deported to one of those countries that is really hostile to Christians.

**5. Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat **
Both.

**6. Equal marriage rights for same sex couples vs. the preservation of the institution of marriage as a means of procreation. **
Personally, I don’t care for the institution either way. If it is going to be available to anyone, though, it should be available to everyone. Any marriage that is seen as just “a means of procreation” is, IMO, extremely sad.

7. My dad vs. your dad.
Your mom.

8. Whatever else the panel deems important.
Health care is a human right. The best thing you can do for your health is to enjoy your life. You should also quit smoking.

Dr. J

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I don’t need an “Ask the…” question. I am the God of Great Debates. So there. Now, let’s move on.

Coke. Anybody who says otherwise is a communist.

Individual freedoms. Anybody who says otherwise is a fascist.

No. Anybody who says otherwise is colorblind.

Hard separation. Anybody who says otherwise is a Republican.

Fruit. Anybody who says otherwise is fruity.

Equal marriage rights for same sex couples. Anybody who says otherwise is a Republican again.

My dad. Anybody who says otherwise will be smited.

I deem everything important.

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Well I have started an ask the thread…it’s over in mpims…Ask the aging rock star…so that makes ME the expert, but I wish I hadn’t cause people are all up in arms about the ask the threads now. Personally I hope the ones that don’t like it… well… I realize that this is not the pit but…but…sob… I hope their butts grow together.

I couldn’t have stolen two of your answers 2sense cause I can’t even find your reply. So since you are wrong on all counts…counts 1 2 and 3 we’ll call them, I ask that all of your post above be stricken from the record. ( I am not sure which record but which ever one there is I hope your reply above is stricken from it. )

Geeezz I have 1500 posts and you are just now welcoming me?? Thankee.

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I can’t believe they let just anybody in here. I thought this was exclusive.

Where’s Tymp? WHat kind of show is he running here?

I want to talk to the management.
BTW

Since it was stipulated that I could talk about anything that was important to me, I’d like to add that my daughter is most certainly the most perfect baby in the world. Genetically, intellectually, by beauty, by attitude, by knowledge of physics (she’s discovering Newton’s law of gravitation by walking a step or two and then crashing onto her butt.)

IT makes me feel bad for the parents of all the ugly, stupid babies I see all the time.

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Aha is guilty of whatever anyone says he is and should be punished accordingly.
;j

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Well, this being the SDMB, and since this is a free forum, you will now hear the opinion of the “gay, bi-racial, non surfing, Californian dude with a passion for plants and languages…”

  1. Coke vs. Pepsi.

Coke, i think it tastes better, though, I am not so picky.

  1. Individual freedoms vs. an individual’s social responsibilities for the propagation of the species as they relate to the legal status of abortion procedures in the United States.

It is not up to me to tell someone what they can or cannot do with themselves. Being a man, i REALLY have no right to tell a woman she cannot have an abortion or not.

  1. Is brown, in fact, the new black?

Brown will never be the new black. Also, black looks better i think.

  1. Church and State: A hard separation vs. a little bit of mingling.

Hard separation. No one’s religion should be shoved down the throat of anyone else, especially by the state.

  1. Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat

fruit

  1. Equal marriage rights for same sex couples vs. the preservation of the institution of marriage as a means of procreation.

Well being gay, i think it’s not right to not allow us to marry the person we want to spend the rest of our lives with, while straights are afforded that. And hell, marriage as a means of procreation has been going on for thousands of years. I seriously doubt letting gay couples marry will destroy that.

  1. My dad vs. your dad.

Well, My father is a cop, so I’m sure he knows how to take down most of your fathers.

  1. Whatever else the panel deems important.

I’d just like to say, work with nature instead of against her in your gardens. It will save you a lot of work and money if you do.

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CP come here…::::two fingers Moe style in the eyes::::

Don’t you know not to screw with the experts?

BTW that little smilie looks like me only in the 60’s. Either me or peter tork…

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Oh boy, another chance to inflict my opinions on a bunch of people (including some who haven’t read my “Ask the…” thread yet.)

That’s Ask the closeted bisexual guy!". You should all go read it right now. It’s as tasty as ice cream AND as good for you as broccoli. Your mamas would be proud of you for reading it. Go do it right this minute. grin

Now, on to these burning questions:

*1. Coke vs. Pepsi. *
I’m sure that you’re all expecting a bisexual to say “either one.” :slight_smile: However, I don’t drink Coke OR Pepsi, preferring iced tea (the house wine of the South). I do sometimes use Coke to marinate brisket, though.

*2. Individual freedoms vs. an individual’s social responsibilities for the propagation of the species as they relate to the legal status of abortion procedures in the United States. *
I come down firmly on the side of individual freedoms here. Anyway, I’m sure most of us have noticed that we really aren’t having any problem propagating the species these days. Quite the opposite, if you ask me.

*3. Is brown, in fact, the new black? *
Let me put it this way: I have lots of black clothing and almost no brown. Are you trying to say I’m unfashionable? glare

*4. Church and State: A hard separation vs. a little bit of mingling. *
Hard seperation. Unless you’re talking Notre Dame and Ohio State. (note: I am football-impaired, so if those two teams don’t ever play each other don’t bother to correct me. I just watch because of the tight pants.)

*5. Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat *
I’ve met creeps that were fruits and creeps that were meaty, and I didn’t like any of them. Can’t we all just get along? Huh? What? Oh… I like both fruit crèpes and meat crèpes, depending on which course of the meal you’re eating. Fruit crèpes should be served as a dessert course, or at brunch as one of several options.

*6. Equal marriage rights for same sex couples vs. the preservation of the institution of marriage as a means of procreation. *
See 2 above. We really don’t need more procreation around here. On the other hand, equal rights are what this country was founded on. I can’t see any legitimate non-religious argument for denying same-sex couples the right to be married; as for the religious ones, see “Church and State” above.

*7. My dad vs. your dad. *
My dad could definitely beat up your dad, but he wouldn’t do it because he’s such a great guy.

*8. Whatever else the panel deems important. *
I can’t speak for the whole panel, but I personally think it’s VERY important that you all go to Ask the closeted bisexual guy!", read the whole entertaining and enlightening thing, and then post your questions, comments, and (especially) your praise for me.

On second thought, I CAN speak for the panel. They all said that you should go read it. So of course you must. grin

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But I am boycotting the answers because of the insidious actions of aha. I admit that I was wrong about his qualifications since he is the ageing rock star, but I insist that he stole my answers! How? I am uncertain. Perhaps aging rock stars have powers of the mind that we normal humans do not. How else do you explain Kieth Richards getting chicks?

I vote that the panel ignore his responses and then I can post my own.

What says the panel?

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aha who?
Peace,
mangeorge

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You had peyahs in the 60’s? Peter Tork didn’t have peyahs…

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Well I don’t qualify as an expert, so I’ll comment on the only truly important question;
5. Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat
Nutella.
Peace,
mangeorge

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  1. Coke vs. Pepsi.

Coke. pepsi is a little too sweet.
2. Individual freedoms vs. an individual’s social responsibilities for the propagation of the species as they relate to the legal status of abortion procedures in the United States.

pro-choice. After all, just because its available, doesnt mean that the lady is going to take it. I dont believe it is right for me to impose my will upon anyone else, when nothing I can do will affect the outcome.
3. Is brown, in fact, the new black?
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4. Church and State: A hard separation vs. a little bit of mingling.

“I think that we should have as high regard fgor religion so as to keep it out of as many things as possible”

Sean O’Casey

  1. Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat
    I dont eat crepes.

  2. Equal marriage rights for same sex couples vs. the preservation of the institution of marriage as a means of procreation.

“let them eat cake.”
7. My dad vs. your dad.

Who knows?

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OK, just got back from visiting Mrs. O’s family over the weekend and I missed out on all the original action. Too bad, here I go anyway.
Coke vs. Pepsi. Fruit juices and water. Also Guinness.

Individual freedoms vs. an individual’s social responsibilities for the propagation of the species as they relate to the legal status of abortion procedures in the United States. Abortion on demand, no questions asked. Who the hell says you gotta have kids anyway?

Is brown, in fact, the new black? I have a brown work shirt, and two black T-shirts: one with “BOLSHEVIK” on the front, the other with “Abolish the death penalty”. I wear the brown shirt on Mondays and the black T-shirts a lot, but only because they say what they do. I don’t see many people wearing brown anyway.

Church and State: A hard separation vs. a little bit of mingling. The harder the separation the better.

Crepes: Fruit vs. Meat I eat blini and ravioli. I get the best of both worlds.

Equal marriage rights for same sex couples vs. the preservation of the institution of marriage as a means of procreation. Marry who you love, and you should get the same kind of partner rights as the next spousal combination.

My dad vs. your dad. Go for the feet if you want to take him out. I strongly suspect he’d buckle anyway at the first good shot you gave him, but that’s a theory I never got to test out.

Whatever else the panel deems important. I wanna buy up a bunch of Old Navy American Flag T-shirts and burn 'em on the county courthouse steps.

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Apparently, our brilliant panel of experts cannot be left to their own devices even for a single weekend without running amok. They’ve been chartered with the simple task of saving the world from ignorant misdirection. C’mon, people! We’ve asked you to do one little thing for us. I return Monday morning to find evidence of what appears to be little more than a drunken brawl. Half of the folks passed out on the floor over there don’t even hold seats on the panel!

Now, let’s get down to business. There are some tactical and procedural issues to be addressed.

The panel will recognize as an expert any individual whose qualifying thread meets the guidelines set out in the OP but discourages any candidate from opening a thread that is likely to cause annoyance for a moderator or administrator. Any candidate who does such a thing will be summarily poked in the eye.
The Clerk now extends formal apologies to any qualified expert who has not received an official invitation to join the panel.
The panel will now recognize The Medical Student as one of its own.
The panel will now recognize The British History Geek as one of its own. As an additional note, it has not gone unnoticed by the panel that this member’s qualifying thread was originally posted in MPSIMS and not in Great Debates as stipulated by the OP. This member’s request that The Aging Rock Star’s earlier comments be stricken from the record have been reviewed and denied.
The panel will now recognize The Tall Skinny Lesbian Goth Chick College Student with the Funny Nose as one of its own whether she likes it or not.
The panel will not formally recognize any moderators, administrators, or other divine beings out of fear that they take offense to the insinuation that their participation requires some sort of approval from the likes of us.