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by Bob Fenster
Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Airline Regulation
Replies: 7
Views: 13915

Re: Airline Regulation

The various charges that airlines are now levying on passengers for luggage and other "extras" are getting ridiculous. I suppose I can see the advantage of encourage people to travel light or go "no frills", but it was a lot simpler when there was a flat fee for purchasing a tick...
by Bob Fenster
Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:52 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Animal Testing
Replies: 19
Views: 31030

Re: Animal Testing

Because six families say they are coming doesn't mean 12 parents are coming. I bet the number would be closer to 6 than 12 due to one parent begging off due to other commitments. Even if we had 12, that would be a rather pathetic turnout considering there are 25-30 members of the organization. Throw...
by Bob Fenster
Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Animal Testing
Replies: 19
Views: 31030

Re: Animal Testing

Considering that we only got four RSVPs from parents, the advisers have decided to cancel the night debate.
by Bob Fenster
Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Animal Testing
Replies: 19
Views: 31030

Re: Animal Testing

Don't fumble!
by Bob Fenster
Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: FISA
Replies: 19
Views: 30403

Re: FISA

I'll take Patrick Henry's side in the debate.

Oh George... who are the con speakers?
by Bob Fenster
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Animal Testing
Replies: 19
Views: 31030

Re: Animal Testing

Clarification: your families (not just your parents) are invited AND they aren't just there to watch. We are hoping that they'll participate in the debate!
by Bob Fenster
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Gay Marriage
Replies: 16
Views: 26375

Re: Gay Marriage

No, it's 4 minutes (first) and 3 minutes (second). General debate is two minutes.
by Bob Fenster
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Endangered Species
Replies: 18
Views: 28151

Re: Endangered Species

The meeting on December 16 will be in room 212 instead of 302. We've been booted by the Assistant Superintendent because her needs are more critical than ours. All hail.
by Bob Fenster
Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Gay Marriage
Replies: 16
Views: 26375

Re: Gay Marriage

Zobele not Zobeli.

If you can't get anyone to argue con, I wonder how the debate is going to go. However, I would be happy to step in if no one else wants it.

George's edit: I had it right the first time, the log indicates the other Admin changed it. And I got Aman to do con.
by Bob Fenster
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:26 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Endangered Species
Replies: 18
Views: 28151

Re: Endangered Species

Amendments are allowed up to a few days before the debate.

For future reference, UN legislation is referred to as a resolution, not a bill.
by Bob Fenster
Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Media Oversight
Replies: 3
Views: 8896

Re: Media Oversight

Thanks, Josh. Although it shouldn't have happened, it's good to see people taking responsibility for when they mess up. Let's all try to stay on top of things from this point on. Officers -- shall we get the next couple of briefs on line and threads started? Say through the end of the calendar year?
by Bob Fenster
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Media Oversight
Replies: 3
Views: 8896

Media Oversight

Unfortunately due to a lack of a brief and no legislation, this debate is canceled. See you in December 2 for the Endangered Species work session, assuming a brief gets posted.
by Bob Fenster
Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis
Replies: 36
Views: 53428

Re: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis

You expect us to read the entire brief, George? C'mon, we're just mere mortals. :)

Frustration aside, I think the double delegations thing was a better approach, so it all works out for the best.
by Bob Fenster
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis
Replies: 36
Views: 53428

Re: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis

Confused -- how are there 19 countries in the Security Council? And you listed less than 15 in your brief...
by Bob Fenster
Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: Debate Topics '09-'10
Topic: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis
Replies: 36
Views: 53428

Re: Historic Debate- Cuban Missile Crisis

George was supposed to jump right on this thread at 9 pm, but evidently he had some math homework too. Assignments will be posted today (Thursday). It is vital that everyone who signed up (a) research their country's position as of October 1962, and (b) show up on time to the meeting and stay until ...