Anyone entering the debating competition?

Anthony Butcher · 13-10-2005, 01:18 AM

I will probably have a go, just for the practice. It isn't often that we get to speak publicly, so we should grab every chance.

I like this idea from Alan Bown.

13-10-2005, 02:50 AM

Where can I read about the debating competition?

Christina

mkpdavies · 13-10-2005, 07:55 AM

I like the idea, but I'm not going in for it.

13-10-2005, 08:03 AM

While a member of Veritas I made the suggestion that local branches should have 'speech making karaoke sessions.' Many people are afraid of public speaking, it is a more common fear than the fear of death. There are ways to overcome it, and one way is to feel the fear and do it anyway. My reasoning was that a grass roots with a high percentage of people who could speak in public, would make the Party a lot stronger. By gradually giving people the chance to speak for just a few mins then build up, would help prepare future leaders. Some people who would never do it, may find they are good at it with practise and encouragement and some training.

My idea was rubbished. I posted it on Talk Veritas though, so that explains it.

Christina

Roger Gough · 13-10-2005, 06:11 PM

A good starting point is 2 hours in the witness box at any Crown Court - but the dry cleaning bills mount up. I presume the scripts will be provided by Nigel - he won't want anyone saying anything even mildly critical, will he? :?

14-10-2005, 02:16 PM

Where's the info about the debating comp?

Christina

Anthony Butcher · 14-10-2005, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CMUK64

Where's the info about the debating comp?

Christina

It will be in the next Independence News

14-10-2005, 02:32 PM

Thanks Anthony. Do you know where and when? I'd like to watch.

13-10-2005, 01:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Ashton, Bristol Posts: 10,123 Party: None	Anyone entering the debating competition? I will probably have a go, just for the practice. It isn't often that we get to speak publicly, so we should grab every chance. I like this idea from Alan Bown.

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mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 30,797	I like the idea, but I'm not going in for it. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

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13-10-2005, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Where can I read about the debating competition? Christina

13-10-2005, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	While a member of Veritas I made the suggestion that local branches should have 'speech making karaoke sessions.' Many people are afraid of public speaking, it is a more common fear than the fear of death. There are ways to overcome it, and one way is to feel the fear and do it anyway. My reasoning was that a grass roots with a high percentage of people who could speak in public, would make the Party a lot stronger. By gradually giving people the chance to speak for just a few mins then build up, would help prepare future leaders. Some people who would never do it, may find they are good at it with practise and encouragement and some training. My idea was rubbished. I posted it on Talk Veritas though, so that explains it. Christina

13-10-2005, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roger Gough Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hotel California Posts: 706	A good starting point is 2 hours in the witness box at any Crown Court - but the dry cleaning bills mount up. I presume the scripts will be provided by Nigel - he won't want anyone saying anything even mildly critical, will he? :?

14-10-2005, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Where's the info about the debating comp? Christina

14-10-2005, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Anthony. Do you know where and when? I'd like to watch.