discussions

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Noun

discussions

  1. Plural form of discussion.

French

Noun

discussions f. pl.

  1. Plural form of discussion.

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Sat Sep 4 16:18:38 2010

Debate or debating is a formal method of interactive and representational argument. Debate is a broader form of argument than logical argument, which only examines consistency from axiom, and factual argument, which only examines what is or isn't the case or rhetoric which is a technique of persuasion. Though logical consistency, factual accuracy and some degree of emotional appeal to the audience are important elements of the art of persuasion; in debating, one side often prevails over the other side by presenting a superior "context" and/or framework of the issue, which is far more subtle and strategic.

In a formal debating contest, there are rules for people to discuss and decide on differences, within a framework defining how they will interact. Informal debate is a common occurrence, the quality and depth of a debate improves with knowledge and skill of its participants as debaters. Deliberative bodies such as parliaments, legislative assemblies, and meetings of all sorts engage in debates. The outcome of a debate may be decided by audience vote, by judges, or by some combination of the two. Although this implies that facts are based on consensus, which is not factual. Formal debates between candidates for elected office, such as the leaders debates and the U.S. presidential election debates, are common in democracies.

The major goal of the study of debate as a method or art is to develop one's ability to play from either position with equal ease. To inexperienced debaters, some propositions appear easier to defend or to attack; to experienced debaters, any proposition can be defended or attacked after the same amount of preparation time, usually quite short. Lawyers argue forcefully on behalf of their client, even if the facts appear against them. However one large misconception about debate is that it is all about strong beliefs; it is not.

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Sat Aug 28 01:15:29 2010

Is there a good reason some people are interested only in discussions regarding the illegals?
Q. I don't get it. These discussions about the illegals pretty much go round and round--just like discussions about God. So why spend all your time on it? Is it really fun, arguing n a particularly self-righteous way with complete strangers you'll never convert to your own beliefs i?
Asked by teh_sexi_hotttie - Thu Jul 20 02:56:23 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't consider it arguing. I consider it learning both sides of the issue as well as you can before you get to vote on it. It is a heated debate now in the USA as there are many different opions. It important we talk about this since so many lifes and ways of life hang in the balance. Eventually a fair and balanced solution will be reached (some will be mad but the majority of the people will be happy). This is what makes the USA such a great place... we can discuss or argue about these things without fear of being killed or put in jail. We want to preserve this freedom that we have. We would like the whole world to experience this too, but we want you to do it in your own countries since we can't support everyone here.
Answered by T - Thu Jul 20 03:10:09 2006

Ever get tired of political discussions where persons involved get angry and result to personal attacks?
Q. Political discussions, like those of any other subject, should be intellectual and respectful. We should respect the views of others whether we agree or not. Humans tend to need to feel acceptance by others and feel the "need" to keep up appearances for others. Many times if others disagree we tend to feel it is an attack on our person rather than our ideas. People who are weak emotionally and lacking in social skills will see this as an attack on their persons and lash out against their,would be attacker, in the same manner.
Asked by bill - Sun Oct 18 07:21:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
How to get call details,details of talks,discussions,busines s,purchasing,etc of a mobile phone prepaid.?
Q. I wish to know abt the details of talk,discussions,money expent,and many more aspects of a family member of my friend who have no other way to know abt the unlimited expenditures made by her/his via mobile phone calls during last one year,Is their any way/procedure/law/judicia l technique to get these details of a prepaid mobile phone no if yes please help me and my friend.
Asked by dr.rsoni_2@yahoo.co.in s - Tue Dec 8 21:57:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello! I'm not sure about a prepaid phone, because they don't have a carrier, therefore there's no history of the phone. You could always check an ask a phone store or the place the phone was purchased. Hope this helps! Good Luck
Answered by Marissa - Tue Dec 8 22:10:56 2009

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