by Noah McKay | Apr 29, 2024 | Communication/Rhetoric, Lincoln-Douglas
Image from Pixabay.com Abstract Art Backdrop – Free photo on Pixabay – Pixabay Lincoln Douglas debate is mostly about philosophy, and philosophy is hard. Really hard. So hard that most people struggle to understand it, let alone do it well. The most...
by Noah McKay | Mar 25, 2024 | Debate Formats, Debate Rounds, Lincoln-Douglas, NCFCA, Strategy
Image from Pixabay.com https://pixabay.com/photos/glasses-book-education-eyeglasses-1052010/ There’s been controversy in the NCFCA recently about the use of theological arguments in Lincoln-Douglas debate rounds, so much so that the NCFCA released an official letter...
by Noah McKay | Feb 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Image from Pixabay.com Practically everyone thinks that democracy is in danger these days. If asked why they think so, most people will cite the sins of their least favorite politicians. Trump tried to violently overthrow the federal government; the Democrats rigged...
by Noah McKay | Jan 25, 2024 | Lincoln-Douglas, Resolutions, Stoa
Image from Pixabay.com Stoa recently announced this season’s spring LD resolution: Resolved: National security concerns ought to be valued above individual rights. This resolution will be very difficult for AFF to prove. In this short post, I’ll explain why. I’ll also...
by Noah McKay | Nov 16, 2023 | Cross Examination, Speaking, Technique
Image from Pixabay.com: : https://pixabay.com/photos/businessman-suit-button-up-classy-4914044/ Being cross-examined is stressful. Lots of debater let the pressure get to them – they ramble, bend over backwards to avoid answering questions, fidget, and talk twice as...
