Whee, tomorrow I have to argue a "controversial" topic for a grad class

[Godhumor]

And I get graded on how many people I convince to come to my side.

Super fun.

[DarkTirade]

1. How 'bout this one - "Babies: A strain on the population, or good eatin'?"

And use A Modest Proposal as the basis of your topic. :P

[Godhumor]

2. I was thinking about "Everyone should give me 5 dollars"

I'm sure I could present some nice looking presentation slides to support such an idea.

[DarkTirade]

3. Hmmm... might have to offer an incentive for that one.

Or do some kind of raffle where you split the proceeds with a random winner.

[Chan790]

4. Odd topic.

I'd be interested in your argument.

I had a similar project as an undergrad for my keystone course in political theory. I like to see other people's approaches to a problem like this. I failed to convince virtually-anybody, but I got a sympathy B+ because my professor said that my argument was well-thought-out and my failure to convince was due to "biases and historical-ignorance".

[datasuspect]

12. coffee is for closers

i had a similar project in high school

[otherlander]

5. That sounds like a horrible assignment.

You can tell people The Truth and not have a single person listen, or you can get them to believe lies if you're eloquent about it. Truth and logic can't be measured by how many people believe it...

[Godhumor]

7. Not a class on truth and lies, unfortunately

The assignment is specifically on how persuasive you are--I'd like to think the professor based it off the ice cream scene from the movie version of "Thank You for Smoking".

[BOSSHOG]

6. Privatizing social security - pretty fucking stupid idea now huh??

bush proposed it, bush ruined economy, bush's actions made it an asshole idea. Anyone want to buy me a beer after class?? And to think, I only got a BA!

[Godhumor]

8. Too late to edit, but, yay, finished my presentation slides

Nothing to do now but wait to see the reaction.

[quakerboy]

9. Boxers or Castration?

I would find it controvercial, anyhow.

[pokerfan]

10. How about Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a terrible, terrible movie?

:)

[datasuspect]

11. what type of grad program is that?