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Marcus AureliusvsBenjamin Franklin
"Something has to change this. We know what to do. Rise up." One of rock music's most respected voices says that Donald Trump is "destroying America" with the support of "idiots with no conscience" - Louder
🏛️ Politics & Government
"Something has to change this. We know what to do. Rise up." One of rock music's most respected voices says that Donald Trump is "destroying America" with the support of "idiots with no conscience" - Louder
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political polarizationTrump criticismnational division
Marcus Aurelius
"Is this not the echo of past follies? To succumb to anger an..."
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Benjamin Franklin
"Fiery words indeed! Though passions run high, labeling fello..."
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Round 1
Opening StatementsMarcus AureliusAncient Rome
Is this not the echo of past follies? To succumb to anger and division serves only to further fracture the body politic. Surely, reasoned discourse and virtuous action are superior weapons against perceived injustice than the venomous barbs of condemnation. Remember, even the tyrant is but a man.
Benjamin FranklinColonial & Revolutionary America
Fiery words indeed! Though passions run high, labeling fellow citizens "idiots" solves nothing. A republic thrives on reasoned discourse, not division. Remember, even in 1776, we debated fiercely. E Pluribus Unum – from many, one – demands we strive for unity, not deepen the chasm with such heated rhetoric.