SFDebate Political Discussion Meetup

The SF Debate Meetup is an open forum for discussion on the events of our time.

We have three goals

UNDERSTAND OTHER POINTS OF VIEW

With so much news available to us, it is easy to fall into the trap of relying on sources that simply support and reinforce our own limited beliefs.

The SF Debate Meetup is a chance for you to expand your perspectives and understanding. We believe that when opinions are discussed in public, extreme views are moderated and common ground is found.

DEVELOP YOUR PERSUASIVE SKILLS

If you want to be able to convince others of your ideas; if you want to change the world we live in, SFdebate is the forum for you. Consider SFdebate to be a 'dojo' for persuasive speaking. It is a place where you will not only be exposed to opposing points of view, but a safe place where you will be encouraged to find and speak up for yours.

HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS

SFDebate is also good fun. It is a meeting of minds, and we follow every meeting with drinks , a bite to eat, and some drunken debate at a nearby bar/restaurant.

More info at http://www.sfdebate.org/

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Tuesday at 7:00 PM, 13 open minded people attended
This house supports eliminating all federal income tax deductions and credits
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

The federal income tax code contains deductions and credits for things ranging from mortgage interest, having children, charitable contributions, education expenses,... Learn more
February 7 at 7:00 PM, 11 open minded people attended
This House supports the legalization of assisted suicide
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Euthanasia (including assisted suicide) has long been a contentious subject with moral, religious, political, social, and economic implications. Euthanasia is a broad... Learn more
January 24 at 7:00 PM, 19 open minded people attended
This house supports turning America into a European-style social-welfare state
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

In his victory speech after the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary on January 10, 2012, Mitt Romney listed some of his differences with President Obama,... Learn more
January 10 at 7:00 PM, 24 open minded people attended
This House thinks the two-party system is failing American politics.
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Starting January 3rd, in Iowa, the Republican party will open its season of state and territorial elections to determine the party nominee to run for President in 2012.... Learn more
December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 13 open minded people attended
Is the Euro worth saving?
Several high-level government officials, economists and pundits have suggested that the Euro may not survive past Christmas. At the very least they say that its fate... Learn more
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