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Rant on IBS ED2008

So the winner of the first debate has been announced. And I spot another anomaly in this competition.
The reply speech is being done pro-con when it shouldda been con-pro. This system is unforgiving to the con. And don’t get me started with the prelim round motions. I got hold of the list from one of the participant, and let me tell you this, most of the motions is part truism part biassed. Here’s an example:”sektor jasa keuangan memberikan kontribusi terbesar dalam pendapatan Nasional Indonesia”.

Oh I could go on and on. Should stop here for now.

A critiisism for IBS Economic Debate 2008

A disclaimer: I’m not a participant in the debate but rather just a freelance jurnalist.

So for today and tomorrow there will be a debate competition by IBS, “IBS economic debate”. Now, there’s nothing wrong with the topic of the debate, but rather the exsecution of the debate.

Picture this: Right now, the first debate is underway, and the rest of the participant is waiting in the debate room / debaters hall.

No other debate is underway. Kinda moot, don’t you think?

Other point, the debate is conducted with PA system in place. What’s the point?

Will update it as soon the first debate is finish.