The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the second presidential debate, scheduled for October 15, 2020, would be virtual. A virtual event is not a proper way for the Americans to see their presidential candidates engage in a debate. The Democrats, for quite a while, have shown a lack of interest in a debate. Nancy…
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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: THE MORE THE MERRIER
As an American voter, I am eagerly looking forward to watching the presidential debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I was thrilled to learn that President Trump wants to add a fourth debate. Unfortunately, at this time, a fourth debate does not seem likely. Regardless of party affiliation, we perhaps can all agree that…
PERSUASION – IN THE ACADEMIC, POLITICAL AND PERSONAL LIFE
Plato’s Republic begins with Polemarchus, along with a group of people, stopping Socrates and Glaucon from departing the city. Upon realizing that Socrates is inclined to leave, Polemarchus highlights the size of his group and says, “…prove yourselves the stronger party, or else stay where you are.” Socrates suggests, “…there is still an alternative: suppose…