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Philosopher / statesman take:

John Quincy Adams warned that America “goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy.”

Foreign intervention risks endless conflict and imperial overreach.

A powerful argument for non-intervention.

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Philosopher take on the LD topic:

Kant argued that states should respect sovereignty and avoid coercive interference in other nations’ affairs.

That principle strongly supports non-intervention.

Sovereignty preserves international order.

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Debate reminder:
The judge is not inside your head.
If an argument wins the round, you must say it clearly and directly.
Never assume the judge will connect the dots for you.
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Debate advice:
The best rebuttals sound like mini closing arguments.
Explain the clash.
Explain why your side wins.
Tell the judge exactly how to vote.
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Good luck to everyone competing in speech & debate tournaments today.

Win or lose, every round is a chance to sharpen your thinking, your speaking, and your resilience.

Have great rounds and learn something new.

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Debate strategy:
If your opponent reads many cards, focus on one key flaw in their argument.
A single decisive response is often stronger than five weak ones.
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Crossfire tip:
Don’t try to win crossfire.
Use it to set up arguments for your next speech.
Great debaters ask questions that create speeches.
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A strong case begins with a clear framework.
Framework answers the question:
“What should the judge prioritize when deciding this debate?”
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Debate strategy:
Collapse.
Winning debaters don’t extend every argument.
They choose one or two arguments and explain why those decide the round.
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Debate mistake:
Reading evidence without explaining it.
Evidence is only persuasive when the debater explains what the author proves and why it matters.
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One of the fastest ways to improve in debate:
Start weighing impacts.
Magnitude
Probability
Timeframe
Reversibility
If you weigh consistently, judges know how to evaluate the round.
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Debate strategy:

A good rebuttal speech does not introduce new arguments.

It organizes the debate and shows why your side is winning the important clashes.

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Debate tip:

Judges rarely vote on the number of cards read.

They vote on the clearest explanation of why an argument matters.

Explain the warrant. Explain the impact.

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Breaking: New: PFD #debate @speechanddebate topic out!

Public Forum Debate – 2025 November/December Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.

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Breaking: New LD #debate @speechanddebate topic out!

Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2025 November/December Topic
Resolved: The United States ought to rewild substantial tracts of land.

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Do we know what the April 2025 Public Forum Debate topic is from @speechanddebate ?

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New @speechanddebate PFD topic:
Resolved: The United States should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Should be interesting considering the overlap! Good luck!

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Our @speechanddebate Jan/Feb LD topic is already out to help you prepare for next year! Get yours today! https://t.co/cNq7Ajv24S

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Brand new @speechanddebate PF debate topic out today! Resolved: The African Union should grant diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.

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New @speechanddebate LD topic out this morning for the holiday season: Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.