Monthly Archives: July 2013

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 29th-August 4th, 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. In the eyes of the Republican base, does Chris Christie or Rand Paul have the best view of privacy rights in an age of terrorism? 2. Should the U.S. cut off military aid to Egypt? 3. Are Common … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of July 29th-August 4th, 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Is it in Pakistan’s best interest to improve ties with Afghanistan? 2. What steps does the Libyan government need to take to restore stability? 3. What should be France’s Mali exit strategy? 4. Who will win the July … Continue reading →

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Poll: Should the National Points Race Return in 2013-2014?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Logan Scisco

Extemp Central readers, do you believe that the National Points Race should return? For those who are unacquainted, the National Points Race is a competition like the PGA FedEx Cup playoffs that spans the length of the national circuit season … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of July 22nd-28th, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. What should Shinzo Abe do with his new electoral mandate? 2. If the Israelis are willing to give up settlement construction, what should the Palestinians give up in return? 3. Is Assad winning the Syrian civil war? 4. … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 22nd-28th, 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Logan Scisco

1. Can college athletics survive if players are paid? 2. Will Liz Cheney be the Republican nominee in the 2014 Wyoming Senate election? 3. Has President Obama handled the Trayvon Martin case well? 4. How can the federal government smoothe … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 15th-21st, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Logan Scisco

1. Should the Justice Department pursue civil rights charges against George Zimmerman? 2. Is a photo identification requirement to vote unconstitutional? 3. Can Texas Democrats use the abortion issue to gain significant political ground in the state? 4. Is Rick … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of July 15th-21st, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Logan Scisco

1. Should Israel pick a side in the Syrian civil war? 2. Will the Egyptian military’s crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood cripple the organization for decades to come? 3. Why did the People’s Democratic Party win the recent Bhutan elections? … Continue reading →

Extemper’s Corner: Five Ways to Prepare for Next Season

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Logan Scisco

With the opening of the season’s first national circuit tournament two months away, extempers everywhere are spending their off-season relaxing, but should also be doing some preparation. Here are five quick suggestions for how to spend your summer so that … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of July 8th-14th, 2013

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Logan Scisco

1. How will the overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt impact other Islamist movements in the Middle East? 2. Should Great Britain hold a referendum on EU membership? 3. Will Michelle Bachelet regain the Chilean presidency in November? 4. … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of July 8th-14th, 2013