Are You A Good Debator?

@lynnemg (4529)
United States
February 24, 2009 11:38am CST
Are you one who can debate well and really get your views out in the open? I know many people who will debate anythinga nd everything. If you tell them that the sky is blue, they will tell you that it is multi-colored. In the end, they are often right, or at the very least, they have a valid point of view. I am one who can debate when I feel strongly about an issue, but not so well if I have several views on the issue. What about you?
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freethinkingagent
@freethinkingagent (2501)
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28 Feb 09
I am a Master-d-bater I love to debate let go!
freethinkingagent
@freethinkingagent (2501)
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28 Feb 09
It is natural for me. I believe all that is need to give a good debate is one, Knowledge of your opinion, and two Passion in your beliefs.
lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Feb 09
If I know my stuff and/or am reallt passionate about the issue, I can be a pretty good debator as well. That said, I don't go out of my way to get involved in a debate though.
lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Feb 09
Were you part of a debate team in school? Or do you just come by it naturally.
checapricorn
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
25 Feb 09
[i]Hi lyn, I can on several issues but not about politics and religion! LOL! I will be out of ideas and will love to listen only! LOL! I admire those people who can debate and who are spontaneous and have a lot of valid ideas! [/i]
lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Feb 09
Why not politics or religion? LOL Those are pretty controversial issues aren't they?
JoyfulOne
@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
24 Feb 09
Not sure if I'm a wonderful debator or not. I do like to try and see things from both sides of the view though. Seeing both sides of the coin, and different opinions, lets one see a clearer total picture of something. Lots of people seem to debate on everything, even minor things that do not really need to be debated on lol. I don't like to debate just for the sake of debating something.
lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Feb 09
I will agree that there are just some things that don't need to be debated on. I too know some people that will debate any and every thing.
reckon21
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
5 Mar 09
I'm not a good debator. I get easily angry and that would be bad. So most of the time I just listen. I think first before saying anything.
AltheGreat2430
@AltheGreat2430 (2716)
• Philippines
6 Mar 09
Hey there! Yeah, I am. Specially if I have something in my mind that I wanna say. If I feel that it is right, in my own perception, I would point out my views. I weigh what's the best possible solution or answer then decide/choose it. Have a nice day. Happy posting!!
eksmith
@eksmith (64)
• United States
24 Feb 09
I love to debate! I have learned that keeping an open mind, emotions only a small aspect and looking at all the facts and sides of the subject allows you to become an even better debater.
lynnemg
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
28 Feb 09
I think that it is a good idea to hear more than one side of an issue too. Sometimes, a different point of viewcan be very beneficial.
mammamuh
@mammamuh (582)
• Sweden
3 Mar 09
I tend to do good when debating - perhaps not here at myLot, but in real life. I seldom go into debates if I don't know what I'm talking about - I have strong opinions and I'm not afraid of letting people hear them. I've been in debates where we've had a topic given and had to debate for or against it in school and it was fun. The best part was to debate the oposit side of your opinion. The sad part is to debate with people that just go their way and doesn't listen to your side of the subject, nor answers your questions (that often would kill their inputs.