• billwashere
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        42 months ago

        In a real debate the judges actually keep score based on logical arguments and good examples, typically what’s called matter, manner, and method. This was political theater or maybe a skills test, but not a debate. And pretty much always was for as long as I can remember.

      • AItoothbrush
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        32 months ago

        Yeah but i mean if you think about it someone is wrong then. Which means there wouldnt be a reason to debate because you can just compare the two claims and choose the true one. And if what they are debating is subjective then there is no winner.

        • @someguy3
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          52 months ago

          You convince the audience that your position is better and the path forward for whatever reasons. Doesn’t have to be correct/incorrect.

          You also win by appearing presidential.

    • Bakkoda
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      2 months ago

      Because it’s America. And there are winners and losers. One can’t win without someone else losing. Capitalism teaches you this.

      But for reals this is why right?

      • @Illuminostro
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        12 months ago

        Conservatives see life as a zero sum game due to their inherent selfishness. They believe that is someone else is given something, something must be being take from them.