2022 NCFA Spring Fling 2022

Diablo Valley College - Apr 30 | Status: Completed | 1:00 PM Pacific

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  B. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round 1 - 10:30am

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. Will Texas-style abortion laws hurt or help the Republican Party in the 2022 midterm elections?
    2. Is universal basic income the political platform of the future?
    3. What is the first step in alleviating California’s homelessness crisis?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. Should policymakers be banned from stock trading in the United States?
    2. Is Arizona Republicans’ election strategy likely to backfire?
    3. Should Joe Biden cancel significant student debt?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. What should Democrats do to protect the rights of transgender minors?
    2. Should progessive voters fear another Donald Trump presidency?
    3. Should Republicans distance themselves from candidates such as Marjorie Taylor Green?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. Can Beto O’Rourke edge out Governor Greg Abbott in the 2022 gubernatorial election?
    2. Should the Democratic Party make a stronger push for healthcare reform?
    3. What is the solution to the United States’ gerrymandering problem?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. How can Jessica Cisneros strengthen her chances of winning her runoff election?
    2. Is California Governor Gavin Newsom on his way to reelection?
    3. Will COVID-19 related policies gain traction as election season approaches?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. Is discussion around Critical Race Theory likely to significantly affect 2022 elections?
    2. Are Republicans likely to gain a Senate majority?
    3. Is the Alt-Right movement here to stay?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

     

    1. Should the process in which United States Supreme Court Justices are appointed be amended?
    2. Should Iowa be removed from being first in the presidential nomination process?
    3. Is the Biden Administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill sufficient? 

Round 2 - 1:45pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. What does Joe Biden’s immediate reversal of Trump’s international policies mean for the United States?
    2. Does Hong Kong have a choice in remaining independent?
    3. Should the Joe Biden administration change US - Israel relations?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. What can struggling countries learn from New Zealand regarding handling a pandemic?
    2. What can Ireland do to mitigate economic damage caused by Brexit?
    3. How can other G20 nations meet India’s progress regarding emissions?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. What can be done about the Uighur camps in China?
    2. Does Putin have an “out” regarding his invasion of Ukraine?
    3. What is the most viable solution to global shipping emissions? 

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. Will Israel’s destruction of Palestine ever come to an end?
    2. Is cybersecurity more threatening than conventional war?
    3. Will the Five Eyes alliance have a meaningful impact?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. How should South Africa handle current levels of xenophobia?
    2. How has right wing radicalization affected European countries?
    3. What should Joe Biden do to ease tensions with Iran?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. More than one year removed from Trump’s presidency, how did Trump affect US-Mexico relations?
    2. Will India-Pakistan tensions continue to rise?
    3. Should Joe Biden reverse the withdrawal of US troops in foreign nations?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

     

    1. What does the reelection of Aung San Suu Kyi mean for Myanmar?
    2. What can President Elect Joe Biden do to restore confidence with the United Nations?
    3. Are China’s anti-COVID measures viable long term?

Pattern B finals & NFA-LD Round 3 - 4:30pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. Are we seeing the fall of Netflix?
    2. Does NASA’s cooperation with SpaceX represent progress in space travel?
    3. Are mRNA vaccines the future?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. Is Elon Musk purchasing Twitter dangerous for democracy?
    2. Should the United States Federal Government significantly increase NASA’s budget?
    3. Does the startup surge bode well for the United States economy?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. Is Facebook responsible for the rise of the Anti-Vaxx movement?
    2. How has the Green New Deal shaped the energy debate?
    3. Is Amazon’s drug delivery service beneficial to consumers?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. Should Elon Musk unban Trump from Twitter?
    2. Should the United States Federal Government crack down on tech monopoly practices.
    3. Should more California counties turn to municipal energy? 

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. Which platform is worse for creators: Twitch or Youtube?
    2. How can Facebook combat hate speech from its users?
    3. Does Joe Biden winning the presidency mean well for clean energy enthusiasts?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. Should the United States Federal Government take significant action against predatory monetization practices in video games?
    2. Should Virtual Private Networks be considered by every United States citizen?
    3. Is Tesla making a dent in motor vehicle emissions? 

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

     

    1. Have streaming subscriptions replaced cable television?
    2. Does the ability to work from home mean companies will cut operations costs?
    3. Should the United States Federal Government ban the use of electronic voting systems?