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| Debating Rules
by innomen
08-15-2008 01:35 PM PT | 1 | 5 |
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| Politics |
| POTUS 2008
Discussing and debating on the Presidential Campaign for 2008. |
| DEBATE: George Bush II is not ...
by junior
11-18-2008 06:45 PM PT | 6 | 150 |
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| DEBATE: Animals should be gran...
by innomen
07-03-2008 02:34 PM PT | 1 | 12 |
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| Judicial Politics
Issues within the Judicial branches of government that address issues such as Abortion, Affirmative action and Stem Cell Research. This would also include local levels of the Judicial branch as it relates to things such as prison sentencing, crime, and other decisions that address civil law. |
| DEBATE: Judicial Activism
by junior
08-01-2008 08:04 AM PT | 1 | 10 |
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| Crimes and Punishment
All things dealing with crime from white collar to civil misbehavior. What are the politics against those who disappoint the standards of civil behavior. |
| DEBATE: Ban Capital Punishment
by williata
08-20-2008 10:08 PM PT | 2 | 23 |
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| Health Care
Topics on anything health care and the political battles to find the best solution such as, Single Payer. |
| DEBATE: Universal Heath Care F...
by Cedjan
10-18-2008 06:53 AM PT | 1 | 57 |
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| Abortion and Affirmative Action
Two of the most polarized topics that has drawn the line between Democrats and Republicans in the US. Other countries also have a stance on these two issues as well. Are the lines drawn as similar? |
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by IsThatMe
08-15-2008 06:10 AM PT | 2 | 31 |
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| Talking Heads
Talking heads always have something to say concerning politics and often times say just enough to make headline news. |
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| Legal
Topics on legal decisions from both the legislative and judicial branches of government at the federal, state and local levels. |
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| Socialism, Marxism, and Communism
Arguably one of the most disliked political philosophies on the planet yet followed by a large number of people in the world. Express your perspectives on these two political ideologies. |
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by moreno
09-22-2008 10:24 AM PT | 2 | 13 |
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| Democracies and Republics
These are one of the most followed forms of government around the world. Many are still riddled with corruption but for the most part appears to be ideal in the world community. |
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| Capitalism VS Socialism
Two competing economic systems with Capitalism being the dominant. The right to own property is central to man’s existence. Private ownership of property gives individuals a sense of security and a means to control their own affairs. Socialism seeks to redistribute wealth and to ensure that the means of production are at the service of the whole of society, so that all can benefit and none will go without. |
| DEBATE: socialism ranks higher...
by schavion
06-25-2008 04:59 PM PT | 1 | 18 |
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| Ochlocracy, Oligarchy, Plutocracy
Three rarely discussed forms of rule in countries. Ochlocracy, is government by mob or a mass of people, or the intimidation of constitutional authorities. Oligarchy, is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers). The word oligarchy is translated into, rule by few. Plutocracy, is rule by the wealthy, or power provided by wealth. In a plutocracy, the degree of economic inequality is high while the level of social mobility is low. |
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| Political Parties and Political Ideologies
The perspective of Left, Right, and independent is an imprecise, broad, dialectical interpretation of a set of factors or determinants in the political arena. Express your thoughts. |
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| Executive Politics
Discussion and debates covering the Executive branches of government which would include Governors and Mayors |
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| Economy |
| DEBATE: Pay is based on Educat...
by lucyanne
06-23-2008 09:47 PM PT | 1 | 106 |
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| Domestic and World Markets
Current events and topics discussing the different world and currency exchange and how they effect the world economy. |
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| Economic Stimulus and Taxation
News and events that help stimulate the economy or hurt the economy which would include taxation of citizens. Post news and events that address these issues. |
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by centaur
05-22-2008 08:13 AM PT | 0 | 5 |
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| Transportation
Issues about different forms of transportation and issues on transportation safety, regulations, alternative fuels, politics and new inventions. |
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| Economic Systems
From Socialism to Capitalism they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Not all countries can implement them properly. Express you economic perspective on these topics. |
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| Capitalism and the free market
It is an economic system in which property is owned by either private individuals or a corporation. Private ownership is sometimes used as a synonym for individual ownership, however the term "private" may also be used to refer to collective ownership of individuals in the form of corporate ownership. |
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| Education |
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| DEBATE: Sex Education going be...
by lucyanne
06-23-2008 09:36 PM PT | 1 | 16 |
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| DEBATE: Should High School Be ...
by DV
06-24-2008 02:25 PM PT | 2 | 21 |
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| Public and Higher Education
Discuss issues concerning the school systems in the United States and countries abroad. There is always something interesting taking place in these institutions of learning and there are strong opinions about them. |
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| History
Topics on World history and historical current events. |
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| Sports & Entertainment |
| Team Sports
Topic that covers all team sports from football, basketball, baseball, soccer and others.. |
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by DV
05-07-2008 02:27 PM PT | 1 | 7 |
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| Does Dog the Bounty Hunter des...
by moreno
05-25-2008 05:10 PM PT | 1 | 7 |
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| Music and Dance
Issues that cover the culture of song and dance which includes stage performances and popular music from all genres. |
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| Celebrity News and Gossip
If you are in the know or want to be in the know, this is where you post and discuss any and everything about the very people we seem to worship. |
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| Yickyak.com
Anything about the site that can be posed in a socratic discussion. If there is something very negative to say, please send a PM to Mr. YickYak. |
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| Fashion and Art
Anything on the topic of fashion and Art which would include modeling, painting, etc. |
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| Culture |
| DEBATE: a constitutional amend...
by innomen
08-14-2008 04:08 PM PT | 2 | 37 |
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| Globalization
Worldwide integration of humanity and the compression of both the temporal and spatial dimensions of planet-wide human interaction. |
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| Immigration
Discussions on legal and illegal immigration. |
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| Travel
Anything and everything about travel to other countries. The best and worst countries. Cost of living. Education and crime. |
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| Food and Drink
Most cultures are defined by the foods that they eat. Often times some cultures would not want to claim certain foods. What are your thoughts under this topic? |
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| Men and Women
Womans liberation movement and the sexual revolution has change the behavior of many cultures around the world when dealing with relationships. Express your perspective. |
| DEBATE: The Reasoning to Suppo...
by schavion
07-27-2008 10:38 AM PT | 2 | 25 |
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| Cultural Behavior
Cultural behaviors in The United States and other countries - Some cultures do some of the wildest things while others seem drab and boring, but culture in many parts of the world play a large role in people's behavior and also how they see the world. |
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by lucyanne
06-23-2008 09:39 PM PT | 1 | 9 |
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| Ethnic, Racial and Cultural issues
This is a very touchy topic within the United States and also abroad, but everyone has an opinion on these topics either publicly or privately. Express your perspective but be civil about it. |
| DEBATE: Blackness is Synonymou...
by Darqlord
07-12-2008 06:48 AM PT | 8 | 387 |
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| Homosexuality
Topics covering issues within the homosexual community and topics pertaining to them and the lifestyle. |
| DEBATE: The gay community ackn...
by Cedjan
06-20-2008 09:14 PM PT | 2 | 23 |
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| Life and Death
There should be no explanation of what the title of the topic means. |
| DEBATE: Abortion is Wrong.
by lucyanne
07-04-2008 09:45 AM PT | 2 | 20 |
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| Family
All discussions about family, children and parenting. |
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| Environment |
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by peterparker
03-24-2008 09:01 AM PT | 0 | 3 |
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| Petroleum and Alternative Fuel
How long will we depend on petroleum for energy. Will the oil companies lead in the race for alternative energy or will the agriculture industry spearhead new energy innovations. |
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| The Earth
Any topic about the earth other than Global Warming or other politically charged earth topics. |
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| International Affairs |
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| Trade
Description of Trade |
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| European Issues
All things concerning all European countries including Russia. |
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| The Americas Issues
News and Discussions on issues that concern North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean. |
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| Asian Issues
Issues that take place in the Asian region of the world. |
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| Science & Technology |
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| Genetics and DNA
Topics on Genetics and DNA that would include humans, animals, plants and food. |
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| Invention and Innovation
discussions in the world of invention and innovation. Are some of the things practical or simply a waste of mental resource. |
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| Automobiles and Motorcycles
Any and everything about the auto and motorcycle industry. From the newest models down to the oldest and restored vehicles. |
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| Religion & Philosophy |
| Organized Religion
An organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion with a prescribed set of beliefs, often taking the form of a legal entity. |
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by sanco
11-16-2008 01:55 PM PT | 11 | 103 |
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| Ethics and Morality
Ethics denotes the theory of right action and the greater good while Morality concerns with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong. |
| DEBATE: Don't say
by williata
06-09-2008 06:42 AM PT | 4 | 117 |
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| All About Me
For those who just want to YickYak their own philosophy about the world and themselves this is your topic. You can submit a recorded editorial or YickYak in the discussion forum and Yak away!!! |
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| DEBATE: Evolution is a fact
by Cedjan
07-31-2008 03:16 PM PT | 1 | 9 |
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| Atheist and Agnostic
Topics covering people who subscribe to this position and philosophy. A belief that today dominates much of Europe yet struggles in the United States but signs of growth appears to be emerging. |
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| Metaphysics
is the branch of philosophy investigating principles of reality transcending those of any particular science. Cosmology and ontology are traditional branches of metaphysics. It is concerned with explaining the ultimate nature of being and the world |
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| Psychology and Philosophy
Discussion on mental processes and behavior. Also discussing the general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, truth, justice, beauty, validity, mind and language. |
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| Book Yakkers |
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| Book Club - The Singularity Is...
by yickyak
08-22-2008 10:09 AM PT | 3 | 10 |
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| Book Club - Demon Awakens
by junior
05-23-2008 07:59 AM PT | 3 | 17 |
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| Social Commentary
Books written by people who are trying to implement or promote change by informing the general populace about a given problem and appeal to people's sense of justice. These writers generally engage in social criticism. |
| Book Club - The Social Contrac...
by yickyak
05-24-2008 09:32 AM PT | 1 | 1 |
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