The Great Debate

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What is the latest, greatest, most compelling, or controversial news? Help The Weary Man out by publishing your own findings of current news or misinformation. There are always plenty of headlines to talk about.

Popular Topics of Discussion:

News ▪ Headlines ▪ The Media ▪ Controversy ▪ Misinformation

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The people have spoken! This is the court of public opinion regarding the maelstrom that is U.S. politics. Debate will crackle, insults shall be hurled, and perhaps in a rare circumstance, an agreement will be made between members of two opposing political parties or ideological views. The votes are open!

Popular Topics of Discussion:

Elections ▪ Voting ▪ Politicians ▪ Ideology ▪ Polls ▪ Campaigns

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The Ideological Spectrum

U.S. policy is a back-and-forth shit show with seemingly very little mutual ground. Whether it’s gun laws or an individual’s right to abortion, prepare the frying pan for more debate…

Popular Topics for Discussion:

National Security ▪ Immigration ▪ Gun Laws ▪ Abortion Rights ▪ Drug Policy ▪ Affirmative Action ▪ Social Media Regulation

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Delve into the complexities regarding the relationships between the United States, western societies, and the rest of the world. If you’re a site member from outside of the United States, we would love to hear your perspectives.

Popular Topics for Discussion:

War ▪ Foreign Relations ▪ Trade ▪ Terrorism ▪ Government Sanctions ▪ Human Rights ▪ Diplomacy

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Money, the backbone of western society that is both a necessity and a temptation. Are political leaders and government organizations administering tax dollars appropriately? What are the benefits and pitfalls of capitalism? Perhaps some suggestions on how to tackle corporate greed? Any thoughts on social security, medicaid, and medicare? The debate continues to crackle…

Popular Topics of Discussion:

Economy ▪ Finance ▪ Wall Street ▪ Government Expenditures ▪ Inflation ▪ Minimum Wage ▪ Capitalism ▪ Cryptocurrency

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As a hot topic of debate, social issues have recently become increasingly prevalent, particularly in regards to personal freedoms, civil rights, and equality. There are substantially different opinions between liberals and conservatives but have all the factors been taken into honest consideration? Politics aside, what makes the most sense and why? The debate is sizzling…

Popular Topics of Discussion:

Racism ▪ Gender/Sex ▪ Equality ▪ Civil Rights ▪ Religion ▪ Government Mandates ▪ Activism ▪ Woke Culture

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Criminal Justice is a far more complex field than people realize which makes it especially important to analyze crime and police interactions individually, particularly from a nonpartisan perspective. Additionally, this field covers the characteristics of crime, lawsuits, the U.S. court hierarchy, domestic terrorism, cybercrime, the Constitution, and enforcement policies.

Popular Topics of Discussion:

Law ▪ Criminal Justice ▪ Criminology ▪ Law Enforcement ▪ The Courts ▪ Litigation ▪ Domestic Terrorism ▪ Cybercrime

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Education is important early on, especially when the human mind is the most capable of absorbing new information. How can this best be taken advantage of for K-12 students? What about universities? Is a college education actually necessary to enter the professional workforce and if so, why? How should it be financed? Additionally, educators across the board have exhibited unethical behavior. Any thoughts?

Popular Topics of Discussion:

K-12 ▪ College ▪ Tuition ▪ The Department of Education ▪ Curriculum ▪ Educator Ethics ▪ Trade Schools

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Lets face it. The cost of healthcare is a burden. Some people posit that healthcare should be free and available to all while others suggest that it should remain in the hands of corporations. What about the middle ground? What other healthcare topics need a crackling debate?

Popular Topics for Discussion:

Modern Medicine ▪ Insurance ▪ Disease ▪ Pharmaceuticals ▪ Psychology ▪ Surgery ▪ Ethics ▪ Government Inclusion

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Some people think Earth’s increasing temperature is natural while others think it’s attributed to mankind’s pollution. Some people think the world is flat. There are also a multitude of other issues pertaining to the climate that require people to put their heads together for quality solutions.

Popular Topics of Discussion:

Climate Change ▪ Natural Resources ▪ Pollution ▪ Energy ▪ Wildlife ▪ Climate Activism ▪ Veganism/Vegetarianism

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Are robots going to take our jobs, become self-aware, or turn us into batteries like in that one movie? Are people going to be continually glued to their phones like a fly on a turd? The last century has introduced new technology and science that has significantly made our lives easier. Has it actually improved life or diminished it?

Popular Topics for Discussion:

Breakthroughs ▪ Engineering ▪ Logistics ▪ Biology ▪ Chemistry ▪ A.I. ▪ Consumerism ▪ Robotics ▪ Internet ▪ Space

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Debate about the oh so exciting world of celebrities, sports, movies, television, video games, and other forms of entertainment that compel people to say, “that’s fire bro!”

Popular Topics for Discussion:

Sports ▪ Movies ▪ Television ▪ Music ▪ Games ▪ Books ▪ Entertainment ▪ Celebrities ▪ Food ▪ Travel

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