I still remember the debate topic from my senior year: “Resolved: That the United States should significantly change the method of selecting presidential and vice-presidential candidates.” Seems to be as pertinent today as it was 47 years ago.
He’s THAT good. Impressive. Shows that he can think on his feet and is usually well prepared, or at least should be. Debate was a serious activity back then. I teach it today at college level, or try to I should say. However, I now know that they were in High School together, possibly sweethearts back then and at least have a History. Oooo…..
We were having a bragging contest one night in our college dorm, and everyone was touting their class rank, or SAT scores or awards until my roomie said, “I WAS the top 10% of my class.” (there were only 11 in his Senior class — IN HS before consolidation) It was hard to top that.
She is doing to Wilberforce the same she is doing to Brutus. Unfortunately, many do this no matter the subject: eggs, religion, politics, sports, life, death, right, wrong, games, fun, male, female, …
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 2 years ago
It was a one way talk.
Ryan B Premium Member about 2 years ago
That just means he was a very talented debater.
Wilde Bill about 2 years ago
My reply, if I were Brutus, would be: “You weren’t there, so you wouldn’t know.”
GROG Premium Member about 2 years ago
That’s debatable.
Baarorso about 2 years ago
And let me guess…he always lost the debates.;-D
cubswin2016 about 2 years ago
Gladys always was a killjoy.
dcdete. about 2 years ago
This brings up a subject for debate, can a natural “born loser” actually become a captain of any team?
mfrasca about 2 years ago
Only member of the debate team? Debate practices must have been interesting.
rhpii about 2 years ago
I still remember the debate topic from my senior year: “Resolved: That the United States should significantly change the method of selecting presidential and vice-presidential candidates.” Seems to be as pertinent today as it was 47 years ago.
Chris about 2 years ago
that’s okay, he don’t need anybody else. :D
oakie817 about 2 years ago
that’s debatable
Moonkey Premium Member about 2 years ago
I guess he argued with himself. He probably won and lost.
raybarb44 about 2 years ago
He’s THAT good. Impressive. Shows that he can think on his feet and is usually well prepared, or at least should be. Debate was a serious activity back then. I teach it today at college level, or try to I should say. However, I now know that they were in High School together, possibly sweethearts back then and at least have a History. Oooo…..
paranormal about 2 years ago
It was the arguing team back then…
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Brutus was the only member of the debate team, thus he became the captain, Yea!
Buckeye67 about 2 years ago
Brutus must have looked really lonely in the schools yearbook picture of the debate team.
Jace about 2 years ago
It was quickly renamed the “debacle team.”
KEA about 2 years ago
We were having a bragging contest one night in our college dorm, and everyone was touting their class rank, or SAT scores or awards until my roomie said, “I WAS the top 10% of my class.” (there were only 11 in his Senior class — IN HS before consolidation) It was hard to top that.
heathcliff2 about 2 years ago
She is doing to Wilberforce the same she is doing to Brutus. Unfortunately, many do this no matter the subject: eggs, religion, politics, sports, life, death, right, wrong, games, fun, male, female, …
Lola85 Premium Member about 2 years ago
That’s OK Brutus, I’m my niece’s favorite aunt. Oh, and I’m her only aunt. :-)
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member about 2 years ago
Captain Solo?!