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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 22nd-28th, 2011

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Would Angela Merkel be in a better political position if she had not supported EU bailouts? 2. If the international community gives food aid to North Korea, what strings should be attached to it? 3. After the disputed election … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 22nd-28th, 2011

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. If Florida refuses to change its primary election date, how should the GOP respond? 2. Is Tim Kaine the only shot the Democrats have of retaining Jim Webb’s Senate seat? 3. Will the newly established National Institute for Civil … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 15th-21st, 2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Are Rand Paul’s budget cuts unrealistic? 2. Would a Gabrielle Giffords Senate run backfire on Democrats? 3. What should be the top priority for the next mayor of Chicago? 4. Who was CPAC’s biggest winner? 5. Are extensions of … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 15th-21st, 2011

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Should Mubarak’s downfall be welcomed or feared by Iran? 2. How can Africa save its cheetahs? 3. Why is Russia going to the trouble of sparing with Japan over the Kuril Islands? 4. Will the arrest of Lo Hsien-che … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 8th-14th, 2011

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Why does Hamid Karzai want NATO reconstruction teams out of Afghanistan? 2. Do Britain’s banks need to increase capital controls beyond international standards? 3. Will the latest inter-Korean talks go anywhere? 4. What does the dispute over the 17th … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 8th-14th, 2011

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Does the U.S. need a high speed rail system? 2. Did AOL err in buying the Huffinton Post? 3. Is the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act needed? 4. How much of a blow is the decline of the … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 1st-7th, 2011

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Is the Obama administration making a mistake in distancing itself from Hosni Mubarak? 2. Should America’s economic policy be focused more on start ups instead of large corporations? 3. Is Jon Huntsman the new Mike Pence in the GOP … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 1st-7th, 2011

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Logan Scisco

1. Is Germany the strong man of Europe? 2. Despite its problems, will Burma’s move towards a parliamentary system better the country’s economic situation? 3. Are fears of a global cocoa shortage overrated? 4. Could unrest in the Middle East … Continue reading →