Monthly Archives: May 2008

Extemp Questions for the Week of May 28th-June 2nd, 2008

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Did China respond effectively to its recent earthquake? 2. Would Bobby Jindal be a good vice-presidential pick for McCain? 3. Should Venezuela be labeled as a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. State Department? 4. Why are India-Pakistan … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Iranian Nuclear Controversy

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview Since the dropping of two nuclear weapons on Japan, and the subsequent Soviet push to develop nuclear weapon, the countries who have nuclear capabilities has been one of the foremost concerns of the international community.  So when Iran started … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of May 21st-27th, 2008

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Should the U.S. talk to Iran without preconditions? 2. Has the media been too harsh on Hillary Clinton? 3. Should Bush veto the new GI bill? 4. Why is drug violence so hard to stop in Mexico? 5. Is … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of May 14th-20th, 2008

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Should the Labour Party ditch Gordon Brown? 2. How much longer should Hillary stay in the Democratic race? 3. Is enough being done to stave off a famine in North Korea? 4. Should polar bears be put on threatened … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Bolivian Autonomy

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview While it has long been famous for having two capital cites (La Paz and Sucre) or being partial home to Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable body of water in the world – Bolivia has recently decided that it … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of May 7th-13th, 2008

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Is a new new-facist movement being built in Europe? 2. Have the worst parts of the credit crisis passed by? 3. Should Brazil be given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council? 4. Is the peace accord between … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: China’s Economic Growth

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview With over 30 years of solid economic growth, China is an anomaly in the economic world.  However, it seems that the odd mixture of communism and free markets that has resulted from the Great Leap Forward may have finally … Continue reading →

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