by TRteam November 6, 2010
Get the Douglas'd mug.One of three debate events currently in use by the National Forensic League (NFL). Also known by its initials, LD, Lincoln-Douglas was named for the famous debate that took place between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas before the Civil War. The event is differentiated from the other two debate styles in that, firstly, only one person competes per side (as opposed to the two-person teams of PF and CX), and secondly, it concentrates on issues of value and morality rather than plan, the fixation of policy debate and (theoretically) PF.
Lincoln-Douglas debate was formed in the 1970's by John Copeland as a response to the increasingly academic and technically obsessive style, also known as "progressive," that had manifested in policy debate, and is therefore seen to be more of a rhetorically inclined event than policy. On the other hand, the relative depth of focus and emphasis of logical analysis LD demands makes it more technical than PF. Contemporary coaches and LD critics disagree on which influence should (or rather, ought to) be more important.
The odd-ball of the debate family, LD attracts criticism from CXers who don't understand its conspicuous lack of cards, or evidence, and its prioritization of speaking style--though some have come to grudgingly appreciate it. PFers, who carry a significant aversion to the mention of philosophy, a critical part of the LD debater's repertoire, opine that the event is "too open-ended"--roughly translated, "too smart"--for their tastes, and only jokingly claim that they will enter it. Fortunately, nobody cares what PFers think about debate, if anything.
Lincoln-Douglas debate was formed in the 1970's by John Copeland as a response to the increasingly academic and technically obsessive style, also known as "progressive," that had manifested in policy debate, and is therefore seen to be more of a rhetorically inclined event than policy. On the other hand, the relative depth of focus and emphasis of logical analysis LD demands makes it more technical than PF. Contemporary coaches and LD critics disagree on which influence should (or rather, ought to) be more important.
The odd-ball of the debate family, LD attracts criticism from CXers who don't understand its conspicuous lack of cards, or evidence, and its prioritization of speaking style--though some have come to grudgingly appreciate it. PFers, who carry a significant aversion to the mention of philosophy, a critical part of the LD debater's repertoire, opine that the event is "too open-ended"--roughly translated, "too smart"--for their tastes, and only jokingly claim that they will enter it. Fortunately, nobody cares what PFers think about debate, if anything.
"You just got out of a round of Lincoln-Douglas Debate, right? How'd the round go?"
"Well, I dropped his second attack on my criterion, but he totally bungled his defense on my subsumption of his value--I managed to turn it so hard I used it as a voter. I refuted the warrants on both of his contentions, and he never really brought them up again...did you want to see my flow?"
"No, thanks. How'd the CX's go?"
"I still have blood on my penis."
"High five!"
"Well, I dropped his second attack on my criterion, but he totally bungled his defense on my subsumption of his value--I managed to turn it so hard I used it as a voter. I refuted the warrants on both of his contentions, and he never really brought them up again...did you want to see my flow?"
"No, thanks. How'd the CX's go?"
"I still have blood on my penis."
"High five!"
by Ragaxus September 20, 2009
Get the Lincoln-Douglas Debate mug.by GirlAgainstFeminisn January 22, 2016
Get the stewart douglas dixon bloor mug.1. The type of debate that is similar to policy debate, except that it is based on the debater's ability to think creatively and logically, rather than their ability to spew random facts at a rate that makes them sound to everybody except for other debaters like someone who is either vomiting out syllables or is demon-possessed. Generally accepted as the best kind of debate, as it allows the most room for crazy mind-grenade generating arguments. Lincoln douglas debaters are generally acknowledged to be twice as good as either pofo or policy debaters, because it takes two of the other types of debaters to make a team, but only one lincoln douglas debater.
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"yeah, he's like one of the awesomest people ever. He gets tons of females, he's super cool, and he speaks at normal speeds"
by you! O.o July 19, 2012
Get the lincoln-douglas debate mug.Douglas dittmer means Kings of all kings and Dougs are funny though they can be stupid they are charming and very caring and athletic you know he will work the hardest to improve at whatever he tries because he wants to be the best as possible. Yes Doug’s can get annoying Once he’s gone you’ll realized that you need a doug in your life because he will be there for you no matter or what.
by Dis did 345 May 21, 2018
Get the douglas dittmer mug.A Douglas Triplett Delight involves one or more men with hairy testicles, a cantaloupe, and an oscillating floor fan. The men with hairy testicles drape them over the fan whilst eating the cantaloupe allowing the juice to drip down from their chest pubes down to their ball fro allowing the juice to crystallize for a refreshing taste for their lovers after Crotch Rot has taken effect. Warning!! Do not allow your penis and or testicles to come in contact with the blades of the fan for this will hurt with a great deal of pain. Also there are several variations to this position.
by Feet scruber August 12, 2009
Get the Douglas Triplett Delight mug.Douglas county school district that is located just south of Denver CO. This school district is best know for being the first government funded school district to be ran by penguins (aka comeplete fucking ass holes who would rather have all their 61,000 students die in snow related accidents so they can receive one more of an “education"). The last reported snow day was more then two years ago. The superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen is a complete bitch who is butt buddies with the owners of an educational company that is getting shit rich off of dcsd by implementing shitty learning systems that the students don't understand and the teachers think is retarded (can include; WCO, 21st century skill, etc...).
Don't you just love having to go to school on snowy days? If you do go to Douglas Country School District!
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