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Policy Debate

The most legit thing in the world. A debate round consists of eight speeches, four by both team, that are split up into two kinds: constructive and rebuttal, with 3-minute cross examinations after all of the constructives. Looks really good for college applications.

The average debater is a beast, and can read and think at almost inhuman speeds. Most have ridiculous egos, and for good reason; it's hard to be humble when you are the best kind of nerd on the planet. Capable of typing extremely fast and crazy buff from carrying tubs of evidence everywhere. Favorite words: legit, sketchy, spread, sexy

It is a well-known fact that policy debate trumps LD debate in every way.
First guy: Dude! Did you watch that policy debate!? That kid was sooo legit!
Second guy: I know! That framework was the work of angels!
by TheAwesomazingness February 1, 2010
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defeat the debt

Name of an AstroTurf entity created by Berman & Co.. Pretends to be a grass movement; asks for donations. Website basically explains that taxes on the rich are too high and can't be raised (statistics are wrong). Video ads claim that the health care reform bill will increase the deficit (in contradiction to the Congressional Budget Office estimate, that it will reduce the deficit).

"Defeat the Debt" is part of an anti-labor, anti-poor, anti-consumer, anti-U.S. front group that is wholly motivated by money and hatred of the working class.
So now, everywhere you go you see ads for "Defeat the Debt." What's that all about?

Oh, it's basically a bunch of rich folks trying to pull the same bullshit they've used since 1981, destroying education and infrastructure, leaving poor children to rot in homeless shelters, and terrorize workers so they'll tolerate any cruelty the managers want to inflict.
by Severed Cow Head September 12, 2010
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national debt

Something that was 5.6 trillion when Bush took over and now is 12.3 when Obama gets his turn. Was ok to add 6.7 trilion with Bush but now... what to do???
My share of the national debt is 12 trillion divided by 300 million... hummm.. about 40 grand...
by docbob49 March 5, 2009
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debitante

A bougie chick that spends all your cash.
That debitante is a materialistic gold-digger.
by DMack2018 February 25, 2018
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debtnies

As in faux skate shoes. From the combination of debt and etnies. Usually warn by those living in council housing.
Ha ha did you see those debtnies he was wearing?
by JJL November 25, 2004
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Debatterized

(adj.) To run out of energy/power. To feel tired.
i've been talking on my cell phone all day, it's debatterized.
by DiVaNiC September 26, 2008
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Debating Kennedy

A term used to describe the death of a lifetime elected official while in office. Refers to the passing of Ted Kennedy from Massachusetts while also in office.
"Did you hear that John Murtha died today?"

- "Yup, he's another one Debating Kennedy right now."
by TGrayMatter February 8, 2010
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