Monthly Archives: February 2009

Extemp Questions for the Week of February 11th-17th

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1.  Will the economic stimulus package hurt the Democrats chances in 2010? 2.  Are Asian countries complaints about how the West is responsible for its economic problems valid? 3.  Was Tom Daschle’s withdrawal as Secretary of Health and Human Services … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: New RNC Chairman Michael Steele

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

By Logan Scisco The Republican Party, walloped in the last two major national elections in 2006 and 2008, is a party suffering an identity crisis.  Torn between fiscal and social conservatives, the party is not sure how to best rebound … Continue reading →

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International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 11-17, 2009

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

In light of recent wildfires, should the Australian government revise its “stay and defend” policy? Were Australian officials prepared to deal with recent wildfires? Is the U.S. government willing to accept the reality of a nuclear North Korea? Will the … Continue reading →

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United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 11-17, 2009

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Will a lack of bipartisan support hurt the perception of the Obama stimulus plan? Will Justice Ginsberg step down from the Supreme Court? What qualities would an Obama-appointed Supreme Court justice need? Is the stimulus bill too costly? Are “standards-based” … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: New RNC Chairman Michael Steele

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Logan Scisco

The Republican Party, walloped in the last two major national elections in 2006 and 2008, is a party suffering an identity crisis.  Torn between fiscal and social conservatives, the party is not sure how to best rebound and try to … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Obama’s Economic Stimulus Plan

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

by Logan Scisco Over the last week, the news concerning the state of the U.S. economy continues to be troubling.  Unemployment rates stand at the highest they have been in twenty-five years, banks continue to suffer problems despite the federal … Continue reading →

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International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 4 – 10, 2009

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Are recent protests against the Russian government only a sign of things to come? Will a Likud victory in the Israeli parliamentary elections make war with Iran imminent? How will Mexico’s recession impact elections there this July? Are free speech … Continue reading →

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United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 4 – 10, 2009

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

Which outcome should be preferred in the stimulus plan: reform or recovery? How has the Obama administration taken the presidency into the digital age? Is Tom Daschle’s confirmation in peril thanks to his tax snafu? Are professional sports suffering as … Continue reading →

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SpeechGeek Partners with Extemp Central for the “February Free for All”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Corey Alderdice

SpeechGeek is proud to partner with Extemp Central during the month of February to expand your weekly extemp prep.  Beginning today at 4 p.m. (Central), Extemp Central will feature 25 international and 25 United States questions each week to help … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of February 4th-10th, 2009

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Will the recession change America’s dismal savings rate? 2. Why was 2008 a bad year for the FARC? 3. Should Senate Republicans block the economic stimulus bill? 4. Is Muammar Qaddafi’s goal of creating a single African state realistic? … Continue reading →

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