CreateDebate / Tamisan's Waterfall

Has ANYONE read the book farenheit451???

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:59:41 -0600

Begin by expressing your interest in how the world today reflects the world that Brandbury so feared--though perhaps our incarnation of that fear is far worse. Speak to his interest in the underlying principles of society and survival. Express your concern for the illiterate uneducated masses who waste time watching TV and playing online games rather than spend time with loved ones enjoying a classic story. These are the types of introductionst hat 'catch' the attention of the reader.

Has ANYONE read the book farenheit451???

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:55:44 -0600

Yes, I've read the book. Why are you writing him a letter? Is this for a class assignment? Does the letter have to pertain to this book alone or to his life and works in general?

What if there was a CreateDebate party, where you could meet everyone, would you go?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:52:05 -0600

If it was somewhere really nice, like Hawaii, I'd probably go.

If it were in some off-beat, backwater location, I'd have to think about it.

Of course, it also depends on how far in advanced the party was announced. Airline tickets ain't cheap.

PRO-LIFE vs PRO-CHOICE (OBAMA vs McCAIN VERSION)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:31:27 -0600

If you have an opinion on abortion, then you must have an opinion on why you/your family/your parents/etc do not have any adopted children. I'm interested where anti-abortion groups want all these adopted children to go, since most "pro-lifers" do not adopt.

Should the Obamas accept this dog?

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:06:52 -0600

Jamais, why do you want a little hairless, toothless dog? Just curious. Myself, I'd rather have something a bit more robust.

What came first, the Chicken or the egg?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:37:19 -0600

Well, it’s still unclear whether chicken eggs or chickens came first (the intended question in the original riddle), said Darla Zelenitsky, a paleontologist of the University of Calgary in Alberta who was the first scientist to closely analyze the dinosaur nest.

But interpreted literally, the answer to the riddle is clear. Dinosaurs were forming bird-like nests and laying bird-like eggs long before birds (including chickens) evolved from dinosaurs.

"The egg came before the chicken," Zelenitsky said. "Chickens evolved well after the meat-eating dinosaurs that laid these eggs."

So the original riddle might now be rephrased: Which came first, the dinosaur or the egg? Meanwhile, the new nest provides some of the strongest evidence in North America in favor of the bird-like egg over the chicken.

What came first? The chicken or the egg?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:35:09 -0600

But interpreted literally, the answer to the riddle is clear. Dinosaurs were forming bird-like nests and laying bird-like eggs long before birds (including chickens) evolved from dinosaurs.

"The egg came before the chicken," Zelenitsky said. "Chickens evolved well after the meat-eating dinosaurs that laid these eggs."

What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:35:07 -0600

But interpreted literally, the answer to the riddle is clear. Dinosaurs were forming bird-like nests and laying bird-like eggs long before birds (including chickens) evolved from dinosaurs.

"The egg came before the chicken," Zelenitsky said. "Chickens evolved well after the meat-eating dinosaurs that laid these eggs."

what came first?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:35:03 -0600

But interpreted literally, the answer to the riddle is clear. Dinosaurs were forming bird-like nests and laying bird-like eggs long before birds (including chickens) evolved from dinosaurs.

"The egg came before the chicken," Zelenitsky said. "Chickens evolved well after the meat-eating dinosaurs that laid these eggs."

Was Our Town Hall A Success or Do You Feel Let Down?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:05:15 -0600

Would that be "Nobody's Rules of Disorder"? lol

Was Our Town Hall A Success or Do You Feel Let Down?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:46:24 -0600

We could be much more formal... Robert's Rules of Order formal, if necessary. But where's the web 2.0 fun in that?

Was Our Town Hall A Success or Do You Feel Let Down?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:45:03 -0600

It's always great to chat with the wondrous minds behind the scenes. I appreciate very much that you want to hear from us. So... when does CD stop being "beta" and you update the logo?

Should the Obamas accept this dog?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:45:55 -0600

I totally agree! That's what made me make this debate... the whole big deal about what type of dog the Obamas will get. How ridiculous to waste precious public face-time talking about household pets when our country's gone to heck!

Is the Republican Party "outdated"?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:29:23 -0600

Actually the revolutionary fathers of America were progressive--even liberal--for their era. Both English and French governments found American philosophers repugnant due to their extreme forward-thinking.

I agree that one interpretation of the values of our founders is embedded in the intent of the Republican party, but do they embody those ideals or merely chant them?

Best invention ever!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:20:31 -0600

Good point! But aren't all solar-powered objects 50% less effective than they would be if they were also lunar powered? Hrm.....

Best invention ever!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:03:02 -0600

Unlikely. It goes in the glove compartment for storage. When you use it, you set it on the dash and plug it into the lighter outlet--according to the instructions that accompany it.

Maybe it's lunar powered not solar powered?

Is Politics like Driving a Car?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:35:50 -0600

Indeed. Metaphors and similes often are.

Best invention ever!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:51:02 -0600

My car has a solar battery recharger. I'm trying to figure out when someone would use it. Most likely leaving the lights on drained the battery--which means it must be night. So how does the solar recharger work? I never quite figured that one out.

Is Politics like Driving a Car?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:46:54 -0600

You make a good point, Sparsely. Between the two major parties, however, do you agree or disagree with this humorous yet popular simile?

Is wearing fur morally wrong?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:03:14 -0600

Since no one has argued this side...

If the only reason you're wearing a fur coat is to brag that you have the dough to obtain some endangered creature's hide, then it is morally wrong.

Should they re-introduce velcro shoes?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:02:01 -0600

I didn't realize they'd gotten rid of velcro shoes! I mean, I've got some cute Sketchers wtih velcro and a pair of boots and... I think we'll never be free of velcro.

What is the first order of business for any given language?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:44:59 -0600

Although clarity is an ideal of communication of which I'm personally and professionally fond, language and those who use languages do not consciously take this into consideration. Linguists theorize that language develops from isolated dialects. Isolation does not have to be physical or geographical. There are some groups who find that, due to their political isolation, it is better to be ambiguous than precise. For example, there is a dialect of Irish that combines English and Irish and was used to confuse the British authorities. (I can't recall the name of the dialect off-hand.) The dialect had it's own very creative rules that prevented non-indoctrinated listeners from comprehending.

My main point is that sometimes, the words we use are not as important as the context.

What do you think of the new front page?

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:49:45 -0600

I can't say I "hate" it, but I'm not used to it yet. I'm highly adaptable, but my initial response was "WTF happened?!" Give it a few days and it'll sink in.

I do LOVE that you guys aren't afraid to try new things. Keep up the awesome work! :)

do you think kids should worrie about this election

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:14:12 -0600

In every life we have some trouble

When you worry you make it double

Don't worry, be happy...

dont worry be happy now

dont worry be happy

cos when you worry, your face will frown,

and that will bring everybody down,

so don't worry, be happy!