Karl Marx

Why don't you tell him what about his argument is wrong and why, then? That way, he actually has a reason to form a counterargument. You can't just say "fallacy, fallacy, fallacy" and expect him to come up with an intelligent response. I'm sorry, but that's not how debate works. The video points out that the government spends a lot of money on things we do need (except for the Coast Guard thing). How does the fact that some spending is needed mean that Welfare spending is needed? Wisd0m's stated problem with Welfare is that it is pretty much a bribe (I call it vote buying), which is pretty much true. Welfare is designed to keep recipients alive. No more, no less. While it does provide them with the opportunity to find a job and become self sufficient, it does not require them to. The goal of Welfare is not to help people. Putting a person or family on Welfare is like taking someone to the hospital, putting them on life support, and waiting for them to get better without giving them any other treatment. Some people may benefit from it, but many don't. The moderate left champions this failed system, makes themselves look like the true defenders of the poor, and secures the votes of the poor people they do not help for generations to come. Edit: I only just saw the moderator's post about not debating debate.

Nicaragua

You got me all excited... Anticipating your "Winter post"... For this? +1 for supporting domestic drilling +1 for attacking our welfare system +1 for attacking Obamacare +1 for supporting the 2nd Amendment -1 for supporting Reaganomics +1 for acknowledging the problem with this country's idea of "equality" -1 for supporting the death penalty +1 for not being party-loyal when it comes to war 4/10, at least it'll spawn a good debate arguement Also, I gotta know... What does this have to do with winter?

We should have more debates. If a new idea becomes popular, I'll add it to the poll.

Stalingrad

Albania

The smallest number whose fifth power is the sum of five smaller fifth powers (195 + 435 + 465 + 475 + 675 = 725)

Granted, but football is outlawed afterwards. I wish I didn't hit the semicolon whenever I go for the apostrophe. (I type ; when I mean ')

Rocket

Oslo

1. Reduce military presence in areas that don't need it, such as Western Europe, allowing us to save money. 2. Withdraw from the Middle East (but don't abandon using drones, see point four) so people can't complain about "muh U.S. imperialism". 3. Use the money saved in point one to equip Middle Eastern countries and their militaries with the resources to take up the fight themselves. Do not just give them money, as it will most likely be misspent. Do not just send guns n' ammo and expect to make a difference. Create meaningful diplomatic relations with them, allow them to determine their needs, and meet those needs. Essentially, go back to being the Arsenal of Democracy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_of_Democracy 4. Before ordering a drone strike, obtain the permission of the country where it will be carried out. Or, better yet, have a general agreement with said country regarding drones. Don't just run in and create the image of a country with no regard for the national sovereignty of others, as this just gives our enemies another reason to fight. 5. Assist Middle Eastern countries in developing their economies, raising the standard of living. "Why would I go off fight and die when I could live comfortably at home?" Point one will never happen because we don't want an army that meets our needs, we want one that's THE BEST. Points three and five won't happen because it means spending more. Democrats won't cut back in other areas in order to free up funds. Republicans won't approve the tax increases needed to fund such an undertaking. Point four probably won't happen. Even the kind of president (our current one) who's liberal enough to claim he would close Guantanamo Bay has ordered covert drone strikes. There's still hope for point two, as a lot of us are sick and tired of this war.

Granted, but your car is stolen and taken to a chop shop. I wish for infinite, incorruptible wishes.

Granted, but it is now impossible to remove, by any means. I wish great composers (Mozart, Shostakovich, Brahms, etc.) were still alive and producing new music.

The number of 10-bit binary numbers in which each bit has an adjacent bit with the same value

Norway

Jumping. Would you rather spend a night in jail for petty theft or stand on the corner wearing a sign saying "I'm a thief"?

I would rather live. WYR be a member of Starfleet (not a redshirt) or a Jedi?

Granted, but you are now a slave (even if you don't live in the south, doesn't matter if you're white, etc.) I wish my membership at the range didn't cost so much.

Fallout

(most likely) the year AD in which the First Epistle to Timothy was written

Alabama

Sorry

Mask has a voice diaphragm, unlike mine 10/10