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Debaters have always argued over the simple question of whether examples or generalizations are better to use in a debate round. While the answer to this simple question has been and probably will remain unclear, its implications will reach far into the Russia topic. After researching and publishing the research on this topic, […]

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The new topic for March has been announced. The March 2008 Public Forum Debate topic is Resolved: The US system of presidential primaries is contrary to democratic values. This new topic will likely carry implications ranging from inherent political beliefs to economic implications to comparison of alternative foreign government election systems. As […]

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On the eve of the new public forum debate topic for March, I am predicting the new topic will discuss the economy. Economic forecasters are calling it a market crisis and politicians from both sides have come together to support an economic stimulus package. The economy was a major issue in the Florida Primary as […]

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Russian Organized Crime
We have been talking a lot about loose nukes and the aging Russian military. A threat that has not been receiving as much attention is organized crime. Russian gangsters are involved in a number of rackets in the United States. We put together a short list of stories and video concerning Russian mafia […]

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If you haven’t finished up tournaments for the month of January, you may be interested in purchasing the January edition of the Carver Files. The January file has already been formatted to include the Supplement File as well. Plenty of useful evidence plus expert analysis from the team here at Public Formula.
2008 January Public […]

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The February edition of the Carver Files is now available for immediate purchase and download.
2008 February Public Forum Debate Topic
Resolved: That Russia has become a threat to U.S. interests.

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From our perspective, the largest threat from Russia might possibly be their loose nukes. Here is some great info from the PBS program Frontline.
PBS Frontline Special: loose nukes
Experts are concerned about the high grade uranium making its way to terrorists or other criminals. In January, a Russian scientist almost stole four ounces of the dangerous […]

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