Monthly Archives: June 2008

Extemp Questions for the Week of June 17th-23rd, 2008

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Are Musharraf’s days as Pakistani president numbered? 2. Is McCain running for George Bush’s third term? 3. Who will shape the new world order? 4. Will the recently brokered Somali peace deal bring stabiity to the country? 5. Is … Continue reading →

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Strategy: The Rhetorical Point

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Logan Scisco

by Jonathan Carter Overview Well, NFL fans, it’s time for the last brief of this competitive season. For those of you still on the g,o here is another brief dedicated to adding one more brilliant point when you have run … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Oil

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview So, with it being NFL time and all that, we here at Extemp HOTtopics decided to revisit the topic of oil. Now I’m sure you are all saying: “We’ve already talked about OPEC and how monetary policy affects oil … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of June 10th-16th, 2008

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. How much influence does the Dalai Llama have over Tibet? 2. Should Olmert resign? 3. Why is consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falling? 4. Has Africa become the new “great game” for the major world powers? 5. Should … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: The State of Afghanistan

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview While the politicians talk about war in Iraq, there is that other country that we invaded and stuff is still happening there. Since 200,1 the Taliban has regained some influence in the south of the country – although the … Continue reading →

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