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Oil DA – 1NC - UQN - Prices are stable now but a decline collapses Putin’s regime – can’t maintain social spending
Reguly, The Globe And Mail European Business Correspondent, 9-15-12
(Eric, “For Russia, high energy prices a necessity, not a luxury,” http://m.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/european-business/for-russia-high-energy-prices-a-necessity-not-a-luxury/article4546314/?service=mobile, accessed 9-16-12, ads)
The Kremlin does not take political … about three times its post-2008 low. Oil DA - 1NC - Link - Nuclear 2. Nuclear power reduces oil dependence – displaces oil power generation, powers maritime and ground transportation, and causes hydrogen transition
American Nuclear Society, 12
(“Top 10 Myths about Nuclear Energy,” http://www.new.ans.org/pi/resources/myths/, accessed 9-15-12, ads) Myth # 10: Nuclear energy can't reduce our … for use in fuel cells and synthetic liquid fuels. Oil DA - 1NC - Link - Oil 2. Oil production causes immediate price declines
Poruban, Oil and Gas Journal Senior editor, 12
(Steven, March 26, “API: Raising US oil supplies key to lowering gasoline prices,” http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/vol-110/issue-3c/general-interest/api-raising-us-oil.html, 8-25-12, ads) A major component to relieving upward ... and natural gas are wrong,” Gerard stated. Oil DA - Impact - Russia Nationalism 3. Collapse forces Putin out – causes rampant nationalism
Friedlander, UC Berkley College of Letters and Science, 2009
(Monica, May 13, “Ken Jowitt Offers New Perspective on Russian Politics,” http://www.ias.berkeley.edu/node/351, accessed 8-24-12, ads) An expert in comparative politics … in 2009, it’s not at all a bad second-best.” 4. Nuclear war
Irsraelyan, Former Soviet Ambassador, 98
(Victor, diplomat and arms control negotiator, “Russia at the Crossroads,” Lexis, accessed 8-30-12, ads) The first and by far most dangerous … stumble on, until we all fall down together." n12 Oil DA – 1NR Overview - Russia Nationalism 3. US-Russia war is the only scenario for extinction
Bostrom, Oxford philosophy faculty, March 2002
[Nick, “Existential Risks Analyzing Human Extinction Scenarios and Related Hazards,” Journal of Evolution and Technology, Vol. 9, http://www.nickbostrom.com/existential/risks.html, mss] A much greater existential risk emerged … destroy or thwart humankind’s potential permanently. 4. Even a one percent risk of extinction outweighs any impact or moral imperative
Bostrom, Oxford philosophy professor, July 2005
[Nick, Transcribed by Matt Struth, 4:38-6:12 of the talk at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/44, accessed 2-2-8, mss] Now if we think about what just reducing … people went extinct it should still have a high priority. Oil DA – 1NR - UQN Prices are increasing but it’s tenuous
Sheppard, Daily Star Staff Writer, 9-1-12
(David, “Oil prices rise above $113 per barrel,”http:www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Sep-01/186321-oil-prices-rise-above-$113-per-barrel.ashx#axzz25d70Eznv, accessed 9-4-12, ads) Oil prices rose above $113 a … technical level watched by traders. Oil DA – 1NR - Link - Nuclear Nuclear is the only fuel that can displace oil – multiple reasons
American Nuclear Society, 08
(June, “Nuclear Power: A Leading Strategy to Reduce Oil Imports,” http://www.new.ans.org/pi/ps/docs/ps82.pdf, accessed 9-16-12, ads) Of these, a clear practical approach …, sustainable energy future for the nation. Empirically proven
IAEA, 90
(“World electricity generation, nuclear power, and oil markets,” http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Magazines/Bulletin/Bull321/32104093137.pdf) Analysts at Science Concepts … nuclear power not been available? Oil DA – 1NR – Link – Oil Plan causes years of price declines
WSJ, 12
(June 27, “Expanded Oil Drilling Helps U.S. Wean Itself From Mideast,” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304441404577480952719124264.html, accessed 8-30-12, ads) The prospect that new sources of …challenge," said economy minister Andrei Belousov.
US production causes price decline
Tully, CNN Money Editor, 12
(Shawn, May 3, “The 3 biggest benefits of producing more oil,” http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/03/the-3-biggest-benefits-of-producing-more-oil/, accessed 9-2-12, ads) President Obama argues that a campaign to … GDP math, shrinking "net imports" would lift America's growth trajectory. Massive reserves means price reductions would go global
Tully, CNN Money Editor, 12
(Shawn, May 3, “The 3 biggest benefits of producing more oil,” http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/05/03/the-3-biggest-benefits-of-producing-more-oil/, accessed 9-2-12, ads) The U.S. is loaded with oil reserves … clear the market" crude that scooped from the Gulf of Mexico at $55. Oil DA – 1NR - Link Magnifiers - Speculation – current prices reflect future expectations
Feldstein, Harvard University Professor of Economics, 08
(Martin, July 1, “We Can Lower Oil Prices Now,” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121486800837317581.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries, d/a 8-18-12, ads)
There are of course considerations of … and increased consumption today. 2. Expectations of decline causes massive sell offs – that tanks prices
Shiller, Yale University Economics Professor, 04
(Robert, November 8, “The perception of declining prices triggers a massive sell-off and price collapse,” Lexis, accessed 8-27-12, ads) But what matters for oil prices … bubble: a collapse in prices. 3. Policy change is key – sends a signal of future intentions
Investor’s Business Daily, 12
(March 3, “Drill Our Way to Lower Oil Prices? Yes We Can!” http://news.investors.com/article/604557/201203151838/oil-prices-drop-quickly-on-talk-of-petroleum-reserve-release.htm, 8-25-12, ads) Energy: Just as President Obama was lecturing the … fraction of the nation's supply as far out as 2035. Oil DA – 1NR - Internal - Russia Growth The link is massive – decrease in prices causes drastic growth reductions
Bush, Reuters Staff Writer, 12
(Jason, July 2, “Oil-price slide highlights risks to Putin's Russia,” http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/02/uk-russia-oil-idUKLNE86102820120702, d/a 8-14-12, ads) Falling oil prices could trigger a… opportunities for budget manoeuvre." Decrease kills consumer spending
Bush, Reuters Staff Writer, 12
(Jason, July 2, “Oil-price slide highlights risks to Putin's Russia,” http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/02/uk-russia-oil-idUKLNE86102820120702, d/a 8-14-12, ads) Despite these buffers, most economists … hit the pockets of ordinary Russians. Oil price decrease collapses the Russian economy
Harding, The Guardian Lead Correspondent, 08
(Luke, November 20, “Russia close to economic collapse as oil price falls, experts predict,” http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/20/oil-russia-economy-putin-medvedev, accessed 8-31-12, ads)
The collapse in the value of oil was likely … analyst with the Moscow brokerage Uralsib. Oil DA – A2: Russia Diversification Diversification is wrong: - Reform is impossible
Gaddy, Brookings Institution Senior fellow, 11
(Clifford, June 16, “Will the Russian economy rid itself of its dependence on oil?” http://en.rian.ru/valdai_op/20110616/164645377.html, accessed 8-31-12, ads)
The problem is that it is precisely the oil … sectors inherited from the Soviet system. 2. Putin won’t do it
Schuman, TIME Magazine Correspondent, 12
(Michael, July 5, “Why Vladimir Putin Needs Higher Oil Prices,” http://business.time.com/2012/07/05/why-vladimir-putin-needs-higher-oil-prices/, d/a 8-14-12, ads) The only way out of the trap is to … swings in commodities markets. 3. High oil revenues solve better
Bentley, Moscow News Staff Writer, 08
(Ed, June 6, “Russia’s Roaring Economy not out of the Forest,” http://www.themoscownews.com/business/20080606/55331949.html, accessed 8-31-12, ads) The rising price of energy products … market opportunities in the next 10 years. Oil DA – 1NR - Nationalism Impact Extension 2. Nationalism is increasing – only Putin’s leadership solves
Alexandrova, Itar-Tass World Service Staff Writer, 8-16-12
(Lyudmila, “Nationalism is becoming Russia’s ever more acute problem,” http://www.itar-tass.com/en/c39/497816.html, accessed 8-27-12, ads) Conflicts and inter-ethnic clashes, … version will be discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet on October 4. 3. Increased social spending is key to prevent a Nationalist outbreak – oil revenues are key
Bloomberg, 12
(May 31, “Oil and Protests: Putin's Double Trouble,” http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-31/oil-and-protests-putins-double-trouble/, accessed 8-30-12, ads) While only small numbers of …and a chaotic political transformation.” Decrease oil prices collapses political stability
McGiffert, CSIS Senior Fellow, 07
(Carola, “Global forecast: the top security challenges of 2008,” http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/071114_intro_global_forecast.pdf, accessed 8-30-12, ads) While it is obviously difficult to predict major … plans that have gone awry A loss of power emboldens Russian nationalists
Nodi, Cabinet of Georgia Former Minister of Education, 09
(Ghia, April, “THE WOUNDS OF LOST EMPIRE,” http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_democracy/v020/20.2.nodia.html, accessed 8-25-12, ads) I believe that the crucial factor in … politics and much more besides. Drop in oil revenues causes nationalism – focuses anger at external enemies and makes it impossible to quell dissent
Barry, New York Times Moscow correspondent, 09
(Ellen, January 12, “U.S.-Russia relations at a crossroads; Moscow can elect path of cooperation or one of retrenchment,” Lexis, accessed 8-25-12, ads) But others see the crisis pushing Russia …, would expand the definition of treason. Oil DA - 1NR - Add-On - Russia Modernization Oil revenues fund military modernization – that diffuses conflict in the Caucasus
Business Monitor International, 12
(July, “Russia - Q3 2012,” Lexis, d/a 8-21-12, ads) As a result of the growing internal … against a land-based attack. Triggers complete global war- draws in every major power
Peimani, University of Bradford Department of Peace Studies Central Asia and Caucasus specialist, 02
[Hooman, Failed Transition, Bleak Future: War and Instability in Central Asia and the Caucasus, p. 142, accessed 2007ish, mss] The impact of war and … expand any conflict in which they are involved. |
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Nuclear Neg – Economy - The only literature on nuclear effecting the economy concludes there is no causality
Payne, Professor of Economics, Illinois State University, 10
(J.E. e-, J.P. Taylor, Professor of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, “Nuclear Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in the U.S.: An Empirical Note”, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, 6/29/12, atl)
Following the work of Fatai et al. (2004), Wolde-Rufael … on the use of nuclear energy in the future. Nuclear Neg – Prolif 3. Proliferation credibility is insufficient and using nuclear power to increase its means collapses the regime
Thakur et al, Center for Nonproliferation and Disarmament Director, 08
(Ramesh e-, Professor at ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Jane Boulden, Canada Research Chair in International Relations and Security Studies at Royal Military College of Canada, and Thomas G. Weiss, Professor of Political Science at CUNY Graduate Center, “Can the NPT Regime be fixed or should it be abandoned?”, Dialogue on Globalization, October 2008, 7/23/12, atl) Today both pillars are crumbling. Some … as the chief cure for the world’s nuclear ailment? 2. International arms control mechanisms fail
Thakur et al, Center for Nonproliferation and Disarmament Director, 08
(Ramesh e-, Professor at ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, Jane Boulden, Canada Research Chair in International Relations and Security Studies at Royal Military College of Canada, and Thomas G. Weiss, Professor of Political Science at CUNY Graduate Center, “Can the NPT Regime be fixed or should it be abandoned?”, Dialogue on Globalization, October 2008, 7/23/12, atl) There are several major gaps in the arms … use rests on intent, there is a problem. Nuclear Neg – Solvency - Lack of means and experience
Squassoni, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Associate, 08
(Sharon, “The Realities of Nuclear Expansion” House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming Washington, DC March 12, 2008, 7/4/12, atl)
There are significant questions about whether …has risen dramatically in recent years. 2. Delays
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) The costs of nuclear power … very vigorous analysis (Joskow 2006b). 3. No willing investors
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) One of the fundamental problems … as renewables and nuclear power. 4. Subsidies don’t solve waste and construction uncertainties
Schlissel, Senior Consultant with Synapse Energy Economics, 09
(David, “Nuclear Loan Guarantees: Another Taxpayer Bailout Ahead?”, Union of Concerned Scientists, March 2009, 8/24/12, atl) What’s more, federal loan guarantees … Wall Street consider too risky to finance on their own. 5. Subsidies distort investment opportunities and drive up costs
Union of Concerned Scientists, 11
(Leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world, “NUCLEAR POWER: Still Not Viable without Subsidies”, Union of Concerned Scientists: Executive Summary February 2011, 6/29/12, atl) Throughout its history, the industry …were properly accounted for and allocated. Nuclear Neg – Solvency – A2: Loan Guarantees Investors will say no – uncertainty limits out developers and financiers
Gale et al., Latham & Watkins Finance Department Chair, 9
(Kelley M. Gale, serves as global Co-Chair for the firm‘s Climate Change and Cleantech Practice Groups, thirty years of experience in the development, regulation, and financing of alternative energy projects and capital intensive infrastructure projects; co-authors Sony Ben-Moshe, Jason J. Crowell, Breton A. Peace, Brett P. Rosenblatt, and Kelly D. Thomason are attorneys in the Project Finance Practice Group in the San Diego office of Latham & Watkins LLP, "Financing The Nuclear Renaissance: The Benefits And Potential Pitfalls Of Federal & State Government Subsidies And The Future Of Nuclear Power In California," Energy Law Journal, Volume 30, Issue 2, 2009, ProQuest Central, accessed 8-14-12, mtf) Several requirements must be met … guarantee authority rather than the entire loan principal.
2. Plan can’t overwhelm liability concerns
Schlissel, Senior Consultant with Synapse Energy Economics, 09
(David, “Nuclear Loan Guarantees: Another Taxpayer Bailout Ahead?”, Union of Concerned Scientists, March 2009, 8/24/12, atl) Despite this claim, … populations around the plants. Solvency 3. Licensing and public opinion prevent investment
Fahring, Texas Law School JD, 2011
(TL, “Nuclear Uncertainty: A Look at the Uncertainties of a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance”, 41 Tex. Envtl. L.J. 279, lexis, ldg) V. Potential Problems with …with new construction. 4. Thorium takes too long
Tickell, Guardian environmental journalist, 2012
(Oliver, “Thorium: Not 'green,' not 'viable,' and not likely”, April/May, www.nuclearpledge.com/reports/thorium_briefing_2012.pdf) Claim: Thorium and … for 40-70 years. 5. Expansion of nuclear power devastates freshwater – waste disposal, fuel mining, and accidents
Wilson, River Network's program on water and energy director, 12
(Wendy, June 27, 2012, “Burning Our Rivers”, The Water Footprint of Electricity, A River Network Report, 8/25/12, atl) Nearly 25% of the world’s … power plant meltdown. Freshwater is key to prevent extinction
Dudgeon et al, University of Hong Kong Ecology & Biodiversity professor, 6
(David, he has spent 30 years researching the ecology, biodiversity and conservation of the animals that inhabit streams and rivers, author of over 150 papers in international journals, with Angela H. Arthington, Mark O. Gessner, Zen-Ichiro Kawabata, Duncan J. Knowler, Christian Le´veˆque, Robert J. Naiman, Anne-He´le`ne Prieur-Richard, Doris Soto, Melanie L. J. Stiassny, and Caroline A. Sullivan, "Freshwater biodiversity: importance, threats, status and conservation challenges," Biological Reviews, 81.2, 2006, 163-82, Wiley Online Library, accessed 2-7-12, mss) Freshwater biodiversity is … ; Clark & King, 2004). - Civilian cooperation is the only way non weapons states can proliferate
Fuhrmann University of South Carolina Political Science Assistant Professor, 09
(Matthew, “Spreading Temptation Proliferation and Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreements”, International Security, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 7–41, 9/20/12, atl)
Decades ago scholars offered …acquisition of nuclear weapons. 2. Claims of proliferation resistance are false—thorium reactors produce U-233 which can be used for nukes – trust the IAEA not industry hacks.
NNL 2012
(National Nuclear Laboratory, “Comparison of thorium and uranium fuel cycles”, http://www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/11/meeting-energy-demand/nuclear/6300-comparison-fuel-cycles.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The absence of plutonium … is no overall benefit. 3. Thorium requires reprocessing
NNL 2010
(“The Thorium Fuel Cycle, An independent assessment by the UK National Nuclear Laboratory”, August, http://www.nnl.co.uk/media/27860/nnl__1314092891_thorium_cycle_position_paper.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) While the thorium fuel … cycle on its own. US reprocessing opens the floodgates.
UCS 2011
(Union of Concerned Scientsits, “Nuclear Reprocessing: Dangerous, Dirty, and Expensive”, 4-5, http://www.ucsusa.org/nuclear_power/nuclear_power_risk/nuclear_proliferation_and_terrorism/nuclear-reprocessing.html, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) Reprocessing would increase …-prone than direct disposal. Turns prolif
McGoldrick, CSIS nuclear expert, 2011
(Fred, “Limiting Transfers of Enrichment and Reprocessing Technology: Issues, Constraints, Options”, May, http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/MTA-NSG-report-color.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The diffusion of enrichment and … that lack such capabilities. 4. There’s a global decline in nuclear construction
Mez, Freie Universität, Berlin, Professor of Political Science and Social Sciences, 12
(Lutz, May 7, 2012, “Nuclear energy–Any solution for sustainability and climate protection?” http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421512003527, 6/29/12, atl) Is the entire world really … be underestimated (Mez et al., 2009). 2. Doesn’t solve in time and causes massive increases in C02
Smith, Project Censored Award-winning journalist, 11
(Gar, co-founder of Environmentalists Against War, editor of Earth Island Journal, “Nuclear Roulette The Case Against A “Nuclear Renaissance”, No.5 in the International Forum on Globalization series focused on False Solutions to the global climate crisis, June 2011, 7/22/12, atl) More than 200 new …out and get it.” IFR Neg 1NC - Industry bottlenecks means you can’t build enough reactors to solve
Romm, Fellow at American Progress, 11
(Joe, Ph.D. in physics from MIT, editor of Climate Progress, Time named him a "Hero of the Environment″ and “The Web’s most influential climate-change blogger, “The Self Limiting Future of Nuclear Power”, Center for American Progress Action Fund, June 2011, 7/6/12, atl)
Then there are … in the past decade.25 2. Multiple avenues for cost overruns deter investment or means the energy isn’t competitive.
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) The costs of nuclear … vigorous analysis (Joskow 2006b). 3. Energy efficiency is coming now and will stabilize the climate
Lovins Rocky Mountain Institute chief scientist, 2010
(Amory, “Profitable Solutions to Climate, Oil, and Proliferation”, AMBIO (2010) 39:236–248, online pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) If global energy …—huge climate leverage. The plan diverts the private sector’s desire to invest in efficiency
Roche, Edinburgh energy consultant, 2007
(Site editor, “Opportunity Costs of Nuclear Power”, January, http://www.no2nuclearpower.org.uk/reports/Opportunity_Costs_Nuclear.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) So it is important …warns could happen. (15) 4. PRISM reactors aren’t cost effective – empirics
Wauchope, Women’s Electoral Lobby on nuclear issues spokesperson, 2012
(Noel, “In dispraise of Integral Fast Nuclear Reactors”, 7-5, http://www.independentaustralia.net/2012/environment/in-dispraise-of-integral-fast-nuclear-reactors/, DOA: 10-12-12, ldg) First of all, … conventional reactors to run. 5. Plan can’t overwhelm liability concerns- no one will invest
Schlissel, Senior Consultant with Synapse Energy Economics, 09
(David, “Nuclear Loan Guarantees: Another Taxpayer Bailout Ahead?”, Union of Concerned Scientists, March 2009, 8/24/12, atl) Despite this claim, … populations around the plants. 6. No spillover – your reactors are too costly and take too long
Makhijani, PhD in engineering, 2001
(Arjun, “Letters to the Editor” Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, May 2001 vol. 57 no. 3 4-5, ebsco, ldg) As for IFRs…uranium in spent fuel. 7. Natural gas makes nuclear uncompetitive even with massive subsidies
Taylor et al., Cato energy policy fellow, 2011
(Jerry, “Nuclear Power in the Dock”, 4-5, http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/nuclear-power-dock, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) This is unfortunate — … we can all be thankful. 8. Reprocessing is too expensive to be worthwhile
van der Zwaan et al, Former Research Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Research Group, 11
(Bob, John P. Holdren, Former Director and Faculty Chair, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program, Steve Fetter, Former Associate, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, Matthew Bunn, Associate Professor of Public Policy; Co-Principal Investigator, Project on Managing the Atom; Co-Principal Investigator, Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (ERD3) Policy Project, “The Economics of Reprocessing vs. Direct Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel,” 2003, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, da 9-22-12, mee) While some … reprocessing in the near term. International consensus proves they’re not competitive and power generation will be small
PR Newswire 2010
(“Report: Unsuccessful 'Fast Breeder' Is No Solution for Long-Term Reactor Waste Disposal Issues” 2-17, PR Newswire, International Panel on Fissile Materials, lexis, ldg) Hopes that the "… will be modest at best." IFR’s breakdown all the time-empirics
Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute chief scientist, 2009
(Amory, “New’ Nuclear Reactors: Same Old Story”, 6-26, http://www.nirs.org/factsheets/lovinsonifretc.pdf, DOA: 10-12-12, ldg) IFRs might in principle … not fueled with plutonium. IFR will be expensive and uncompetitive – true of every single new reactor type in history
Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute chief scientist, 2009
(Amory, “New’ Nuclear Reactors: Same Old Story”, 6-26, http://www.nirs.org/factsheets/lovinsonifretc.pdf, DOA: 10-12-12, ldg) No new kind … contrary to all experience. 1NR Bottlenecks take out the AFF
Ryan, Mechanical engineering masters, 2011
(Dylan, “Part 10 – Small modular reactors and mass production options”, http://daryanenergyblog.wordpress.com/ca/part-10-smallreactors-mass-prod/, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) So there are a … more expensive too. Overruns and delays deter investment even with federal support
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) Until recently, no … cost of nuclear power. Investors won’t take the risk-they know projects fail even with federal support.
Severance, Grand Junction CPA in natural gas markets, 09
(Craig A., former Assistant to the Chairman and to Commerce Counsel, Iowa State Commerce Commission, "Business Risks and Costs of New Nuclear Power”, http://www.nirs.org/neconomics/nuclearcosts2009.pdf, 7/5/12, atl) In the early … options available to a utility. IFRs won’t solve prolif
Green, PhD in science and technology studies, 2010
(Jim, “Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Power & Integral Fast Reactors” February, http://foe.org.au/sites/default/files/IFR-FoEA-web-Feb2010.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The IFR concept – … a normal operating cycle. IFRs make every aspect of proliferation easier
Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute chief scientist, 2009
(Amory, “New’ Nuclear Reactors: Same Old Story”, 6-26, http://www.nirs.org/factsheets/lovinsonifretc.pdf, DOA: 10-12-12, ldg) As this becomes … to a safer world. |
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Credit Downgrade DA – Nuclear 1NC Economic fears leads to credit downgrade– deters private actors and federal action can’t solve
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 05
“Environmental Statement on Nuclear Energy and Global Warming”, http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/2005/06/00_environmental-statement-nuclear-energy-global-warming.pdf, 7/3/12, atl)
The economics of nuclear power remain so … focused on clean and safe technologies Collapses the economy and tanks solvency
Severance, Grand Junction CPA in natural gas markets, 09
(Craig A., former Assistant to the Chairman and to Commerce Counsel, Iowa State Commerce Commission, "Business Risks and Costs of New Nuclear Power”, http://www.nirs.org/neconomics/nuclearcosts2009.pdf, 7/5/12, atl) Levying additional charges, with …of the direct charges levied.49 |
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Neolib K – Energy Link – 1NC Notions of energy are informed by neoliberalism-assumes energy is an external input necessary for human growth—this creates omnipresent scarcity and pre-determines outcomes by not questions the ends to which energy is used.
Hildyard, Corner House director, 2012
(Nicholas, Corner House has aimed to support democratic and community movements for environmental and social justice, former co-editor of the Ecologist, “Energy Security For What? For Whom?”, February, http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/sites/thecornerhouse.org.uk/files/Energy%20Security%20For%20Whom%20For%20What.pdf, DOA: 7-5-12, ldg)
Clearly, like “security”, “energy” is a … ask when initiating any discussion of energy security Neolib K – Renewables Link – 1NC Allowing market principles to dictate the transition to renewables short circuits it—creates resource wars that only the alt can solve.
Abramsky, former Institute of Advanced Studies in Science, Technology and Society fellow, 2010
(Kolya, Sparking a Worldwide Energy Revolution: Social Struggles in the Transition to a Post-Petrol World, pg 26-7, ldg) The fact that coal and oil are finite resources means that … iron straitjacket of the international patent regimes. Neolib K – Environment Impact - 1NC Globalization makes extinction inevitable- social and environmental factors build positive feedbacks create a cascade of destruction - only massive social reorganization of society can produce sustainable change and save the planet
Ehrenfeld, Rutgers biology professor, 2005
(David, “The Environmental Limits to Globalization”, Conservation Biology Vol. 19 No. 2, ebsco, ldg)
Ehrenfeld ‘5, The overall environmental changes brought …exacerbated by globalization (Ehrenfeld 2003b). Neolib K - Alt - 1NC Alternative: Embrace commons instead of enclosures Discourse of the commons solves-creates space to challenge neoliberalism
De Angelis, East London political economy professor, 2003
(Massimo, “Reflections on alternatives, commons and communities”, Winter, http://www.commoner.org.uk/deangelis06.pdf, DOA: 7-2-12, ldg) This movement has posed the question of a plurality …same time building and strengthening communities through the social fields. 1NC - Nuclear Nuclear production locks in production-ism through obsession with finance, competitiveness and technological solutions
Maciejewska et al., Wroclaw Sociology and Faculty of Social Sciences institute, 2011
(Malgorzata, “Lack of power or lack of democracy: the case of the projected nuclear power plant in Poland”, Economic and Environmental Studies, 11.3, project muse, ldg) The mainstream discourse on ... the modern economy. Unmitigated market competition makes extinction inevitable and turns case
Wise et al., Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas development studies professor, 2010
Raúl, “Reframing the debate on migration, development and human rights: fundamental elements”, October, www.migracionydesarrollo.org, DOA: 10-13-12, ldg) At the end of the …have indeed diminished. Neolib K – Framework Method first key-otherwise alternative modes of knowledge concerning neoliberalism are delegitimized..
Gunder et al., Aukland University senior planning lecturer, 2009
(Michael, Planning in Ten Words or Less: A Lacanian Entanglement with Spatial Planning pgs 111-2, ldg) The hegemonic network, or bloc, … in a zero-sum game (Blair and Kumar 1997). Policy making isn’t grounded in objectivity but cherry picking. Means a residual link takes out the aff because the ideological underpinnings of their knowledge is inaccurate.
Bristow, Cardiff University economic geographer senior lecturer, 2005
(Gillian, “Everyone's a ‘winner’: problematising the discourse of regional competitiveness”, Journal of Economic Geography, June, oxford journals, ldg) This begs the question as to why a …the ideas of regional and national policy elites. Neolib K – A2: Trade Solves Increasing complexity undermines resiliency and creates diminishing returns- means system is unsustainable
Naess, Aalborg Urban Planning professor, 2006
(Peter, “Unsustainable Growth, Unsustainable Capitalism”, Journal of Critical Realism, 5.2, ebsco, ldg) The idea that greater efficiency and … and 700 grammes of nitrogen and other gases. 24 Wars increasing
Hadley, History Today editor, 2011
(Kathryn, “Alarming increase in wars”, 7-12, http://www.historytoday.com/blog/2011/07/alarming-increase-wars, DOA: 7-4-12, ldg)
New research by Professors Mark … governments to settle disputes by force. Neolib K – A2: Perm Do Both 2. Extend the link here- Aff’s logic of incentives presumes universal rationality and drives for profit-re-entrenches neoliberalism.
Reno, Michigan anthropology PhD, 2011
(Joshua, “Motivated Markets: Instruments and Ideologies of Clean Energy in the United Kingdom”, Cultural Anthropology Volume 26, Issue 3, pages 389–413, August 2011, Wiley, ldg) To grapple with these ongoing efforts of social …new and potentially alienating forms. 3. Try or die for the alternative alone.
De Angelis, East London political economy professor, 2009
(Massimo, “The tragedy of the capitalist commons”, December, http://turbulence.org.uk/turbulence-5/capitalist-commons/, DOA: 7-2-12, ldg)
This platform of management of …the reproduction of their livelihoods. 4. State DA-focus on state involvement in energy production crowds out attempts to create commons.
Muligan, Concordia IR professor, 2010
(Shane, “Energy, Environment, and Security: Critical Links in a Post-Peak World”, Global Environmental Politics; Nov2010, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p79-100, 22p, ebsco, ldg) A final consideration in the separation of environment and energy is the role of security discourses. Corresponding with the emergence of a “new” discourse on environmental security was an “old” security establishment that jealously guarded its domain. This was reflected in the academic community’s aversion to broader and deeper notions of security, which in many ways seemed “utterly alien to the security studies community.” 63 The environment did not invoke the specter of organized violence, nor were national security (i.e. military) technologies and methods likely to be helpful for most environmental problems—rather, military research and actions were recognized as a major cause of degradation. 64 And despite the wide range of issues discussed under critical security studies (CSS), the notion of “threats without enemies” 65 rubs gratingly against more established views of security analysts. On the other hand, analysts have long viewed energy (and especially oil) as a national security concern, and the military role in ensuring (or preventing) access to energy resources is well established. By the time environmental security came on stage, then, energy supply was already understood as a matter of national security. 66 Moreover, many key analytical characteristics of environmental security did not seem to apply to energy resources. In the latter, sovereign claims over the resource enabled the identification of an enemy that could be confronted, a “will” that might be broken (OPEC, Saddam Hussein). Thus, energy security could be provided for by military means, while also being essential for military superiority. Perhaps most importantly, the structure of sovereign rights and the physical and institutional excludability of energy resources has sidelined efforts to consider these as global or commons resources. 67 Surely fossil fuels could be seen as a commons problem, similar to freshwater sources, with distinct rights for “upstream” and “downstream” users—a point that suggests prospects for international governance arrangements. Yet fossil fuels have historically been seen in terms of “property,” and as subject to states’ sovereign right to exploit their natural resources. 68 6. Alt is mutually exclusive-you can’t move towards enclosures and commons at the same time.
De Angelis, East London political economy professor, 2005
(Massimo, “PR like PRocess! Strategy from the BottomUp”, http://www.ephemeraweb.org/journal/5-2/5-2deangelis.pdf, DOA: 7-2-12, ldg) First, we have to see the whole of our diverse … replaced by communication and enclosures by commons. Neolib K – Impact Extension Neoliberalism commodifies environmental destruction-means it can’t self-correct
Foster et al., Oregon sociology professor, 2010
(John, The Ecological Rift: Capitalism’s War on the Earth, pg 69-72, ldg) A peculiarity of capitalism, brought out …sources of all wealth—the soil and the worker."44 Tipping points coming- nuclear war can’t outweigh
Foster et al., Oregon sociology professor, 2010
(John, The Ecological Rift: Capitalism’s War on the Earth, pg 14-8, ldg) It is common today to see this ecological rift … system of capital accumulation without end.' Neoliberalism orders the world that renders economically vulnerable societies disposable-creates structural violence and war
Giroux, McMaster cultural studies professor, 2008
(Henry, “Beyond the biopolitics of disposability: rethinking neoliberalism in the New Gilded Age”, Social Identities; Sep2008, Vol. 14 Issue 5, p587-620, ebsco, ldg) The mutually determining forces of … to murderous violence’ (Ziarek, 2008, p. 90). Neolib K – Alternative – 2NC/1NR 2. Stops the spread of enclosures and creates autonomy against corporate golobaization.
De Angelis, East London political economy professor, 2004
(Massimo, “Separating the Doing and the Deed: Capital and the Continuous Character of Enclosures”, Historical Materialism; 2004, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p57-87, ebsco, ldg) In the context of contemporary dynamics, the many …degrees of protection from the market. 3. Organizes social relations against enclosures-that’s key.
De Angelis, University of East London professor, 2007
(Massimo, The Beginning of History: Value struggles and Global Capital, pg 29-31, ldg) But the story does not end here. As we shall see in … forces emerging from their interactions. Perm Answers Aff’s logic of incentives presumes universal rationality and drives for profit-re-entrenches neoliberalism.
Reno, Michigan anthropology PhD, 2011
(Joshua, “Motivated Markets: Instruments and Ideologies of Clean Energy in the United Kingdom”, Cultural Anthropology Volume 26, Issue 3, pages 389–413, August 2011, Wiley, ldg) To grapple with these … potentially alienating forms. Allowing market principles to dictate the transition to renewables short circuits it—creates resource wars that only the alt can solve.
Abramsky, former Institute of Advanced Studies in Science, Technology and Society fellow, 2010
(Kolya, Sparking a Worldwide Energy Revolution: Social Struggles in the Transition to a Post-Petrol World, pg 26-7, ldg) The fact that coal and … international patent regimes. Outright rejection of neoliberalism is key to solve
Abramsky, former Institute of Advanced Studies in Science, Technology and Society fellow, 2010
(Kolya, Sparking a Worldwide Energy Revolution: Social Struggles in the Transition to a Post-Petrol World, pg 13-14, ldg) Whether for pragmatic … that are alternative to capital's. 5. State DA-focus on state involvement in energy production crowds out attempts to create commons.
Muligan, Concordia IR professor, 2010
(Shane, “Energy, Environment, and Security: Critical Links in a Post-Peak World”, Global Environmental Politics; Nov2010, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p79-100, 22p, ebsco, ldg) A final consideration in … exploit their natural resources. 68 |
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US isn’t key to emerging markets – decoupling
Passell, Milken Institute senior fellow, 12
(Peter, Economics Editor of Democracy Lab, Senior Fellow at the Milken Institute, “Decoupling: Ties That No Longer Bind”, 4-4, http://relooney.fatcow.com/0_New_13288.pdf, DOA: 10-2-12, lmm) Sounds reasonable, but that's not what's happened. The big emerging … stimulus to stay ahead of global recessions. Economic Recovery on the ups now – multiple reasons
Elwell, Congressional Research Service Specialist for Macroeconomic Policy, 12
(Craig, “Economic Recovery: Sustaining US Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy”, 05-17-12, da: 10-04-12, http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41332.pdf, lmm) Credit conditions have improved, making getting … perspective, adding support to U.S. exports. Decline doesn’t cause war
Miller, University of Ottawa Professor of Administration, 10
(Morris, Interdisciplinary Science Review, v 25 n4 2000 p ingenta connect, d/a 9-26-11,zml) The question may be reformulated. Do wars spring from a popular … by increasing repression (thereby using one form of violence to abort another). Recent Empirics
Barnett, columnist for World Politics Review, 9
(Thomas P.M. “The New Rules: Security Remains Stable Amid Financial Crisis,” World Politics Review, 8/252009, http://www.aprodex.com/the-new-rules--security-remains-stable-amid-financial-crisis-398-bl.aspx, 9-26-11, zml) When the global financial crisis struck roughly a ….beyond advising and training local forces. Economy resilient
Zakaria, PhD in pol sci from Harvard, 9
(Fareed, “The Secrets of Stability,” 12 December 2009, http://www.fareedzakaria.com/articles/articles.html, d/a 9-26-11, zml) One year ago, the world seemed as if it might … reinforcing the other and each historical in nature. |
| 09/23/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: - Proliferation makes war less likely-5 reasons
Waltz, professor political science Columbia University, 2003
(Kenneth, “The Spread of Nuclear Weapons: A Debate Renewed”, pg 6-9, ldg)
Weapons and strategies change … simpler problem to solve. 2. Civilian cooperation is the only way non weapons states can proliferate
Fuhrmann University of South Carolina Political Science Assistant Professor, 09
(Matthew, “Spreading Temptation Proliferation and Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreements”, International Security, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 7–41, 9/20/12, atl) Decades ago scholars offered … of nuclear weapons. 3. Proliferation solves miscalculation by always making the costs too high.
Beardsley, PhD in Political Science (University of California, San Diego) 2007
(Kyle, “Proliferation and International Crisis Behavior”, Journal of Peace Research, Vol. 44, No. 2, 139-155, ebsco, ldg) Other, more optimistic… a few members. Link goes one way – only supply side cooperation fuels weaponization
Fuhrmann University of South Carolina Political Science Assistant Professor, 09
(Matthew, “Spreading Temptation Proliferation and Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreements”, International Security, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 7–41, 9/20/12, atl) There is a rich … weapons will spread. Empirically consistent – all types of assistance provide every necessary component for prolif
Fuhrmann University of South Carolina Political Science Assistant Professor, 09
(Matthew, “Spreading Temptation Proliferation and Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreements”, International Security, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 7–41, 9/20/12, atl) This article argues … their export practices. - SMRs destroys IAEA’s resources and effectiveness
Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists global security program senior scientist, 2011
(Edwin, “The Nuclear Power 2021 Act” and S. 1067, “The Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2011”, 6-7, http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nuclear_power/lyman-testimony-06-07-2011.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg)
The distributed deployment of … , if even feasible. Lack of effective inspections turns the whole case-makes SMRs worse for prolif, safety and security
Lyman, Union of Concerned Scientists global security program senior scientist, 2011
(Edwin, “The Nuclear Power 2021 Act” and S. 1067, “The Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act of 2011”, 6-7, http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nuclear_power/lyman-testimony-06-07-2011.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) Proponents of small …than large reactors. 2. Civilian cooperation is the only way non weapons states can proliferate
Fuhrmann University of South Carolina Political Science Assistant Professor, 09
(Matthew, “Spreading Temptation Proliferation and Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreements”, International Security, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Summer 2009), pp. 7–41, 9/20/12, atl) Decades ago scholars …acquisition of nuclear weapons. |
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HIA CP – 1NC - Text The United States Federal Government should initiate a binding substantive environmental impact statement, including but not limited to a health impact assessment regarding the consequences of [substantially increasing loan guarantees for the expansion of nuclear power in the United States] and adopt such measure only if it can be made consistent with the results of the statement. HIA CP – 1NC - Solvency CP solves-public participation is key and equity norms make the plan more sustainable
Bratspies, CUNY law professor, 2010
(Rebecca, “The Intersection Of International Human Rights And Domestic Environmental Regulation”, 8-20, http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1662576, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) There are many lessons to draw from the Chukchi Sea … scenarios like the Chukchi Sea leases less likely. HIA Cp - 1NC - Heg Net-Benefit Impact assessments solve the root causes of bad health and rising costs.
Jackson et al., UCLA environmental health sciences professor, 2011
(Richard, “Improving Health in the United States: The Role of Health Impact Assessment”, http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13229andpage=4, DOA: 8-22-12, ldg) On the basis of the most recent data from the World … both high-risk groups and the general public. Minimizing health care costs is vital to hegemony and power projection
Haas, UVA political science PhD, 2008
(Mark, “Pax Americana Geriatrica”, 7-14, http://www.psmag.com/culture-society/pax-americana-geriatrica-4416/, DOA: 8-22-12, ldg) Although global population aging is likely to … the rising costs of its health care system. Guarantees great power war
Zhang et al., Carnegie Endowment researcher, 11
(Yuhan, “America’s decline: A harbinger of conflict and rivalry”, 1-22-11, http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2011/01/22/americas-decline-a-harbinger-of-conflict-and-rivalry/, DOA: 9-21-11, ldg) This does not necessarily mean that the US is in …inevitably be devoid of unrivalled US primacy. HIA CP – 1NC - Bioterror Net-Benefit Increases public health and care accessibility is key to stop bioterrorism
Green, Ontario Genomics Institute Outreach Director, 2004
(Shane, “Bioterrorism and Health Care Reform: No Preparedness Without Access,”, May Virtual Mentor, the AMA Journal of Ethics, Vol. 6, No. 5, ldg) But with the … access to health care. Extinction
Ochs, Chemical Weapons Working Group president, 6/9/02
[Richard, "Biological Weapons Must Be Abolished Immediately,” google] While a "nuclear winter," …EXTINCTION IS NOW POSSIBLE. HIA CP – Solvency - Public participation-gives the project legitimacy and nullifies future backlash that will derail the deal.
Wolsink, Amsterdam geography professor, 2010
(Maarten, “Contested environmental policy infrastructure: Socio-political acceptance of renewable energy, water, and waste facilities”, Environmental Impact Assessment Review Volume 30, Issue 5, September 2010, Pages 302–311, ScienceDirect, ldg)
In the … and Breukers, 2008). HIA CP – A2: Perm Resolved means firm in purpose
Random House Dictionary, 2009
[Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, "resolved," http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Resolved, mss]
re⋅solved [ri-zolvd] –adjective
firm in purpose or intent; determined. Mechanism mandates certainty – “increase” must be a mandate
HEFC 2004
(Higher Education Funding Council for England, “Joint Committee on the Draft Charities Bill Written Evidence”, June, http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200304/jtselect/jtchar/167/167we98.htm, ldg) 9.1 The Draft … to be ever-increasing. “Substantial” mean unconditional
Words and Phrases 64
(40 WandP 759) The words “outward, …opposed to inclusive. 3. Severs immediacy – “should” means done now
Summer, Oklahoma Supreme Court, 1994
(Justice, “Kelsey v. Dollarsaver Food Warehouse of Durant”,http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=20287#marker3fn14, ldg) 4 The legal question …L.Ed. 201 (1882). 4. Severs normal means- current impact statements rubber stamp environmental issues
Bratspies, CUNY law professor, 2010
(Rebecca, “The Intersection Of International Human Rights And Domestic Environmental Regulation”, 8-20, http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1662576, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) The National Environmental … environmental protection enterprise. HIA CP – A2: Perm – Binding Key 3. Binding key-ad hoc voluntary measures doesn’t cause a spillover
Cole et al., UCLA School of Public Health, 2008
(Brian, “Building Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Capacity: A Strategy for Congress and Government Agencies”, December, http://www.prevent.org/data/files/initiatives/buildignhealthimpactassessmenthiacapacity.pdf, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) Some degree of … a particular situation. 3 4. Corporate interests co-opt non bindng measures.
Bhatia et al., San Francisco Department of Public Health, 2009
(Rajiv, “Integrating human health into environmental impact assessment: an unrealized opportunity for environmental health and justice”, July/Aug, http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1413-81232009000400022andscript=sci_arttext, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) Industry proponents should … sustainable development planning. 5. Perm’s assessment would be useless-doesn’t solve net benefits.
Jackson et al., UCLA environmental health sciences professor, 2011
(Richard, “Improving Health in the United States: The Role of Health Impact Assessment”, http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13229andpage=4, DOA: 8-22-12, ldg) The committee … needs of the advantaged. 6. Meaningful participation is key to spillover-perm will be discredited.
Gibbons, US Office of technology assessment director, 1991
(John, “Complex Cleanup: The Environmental Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Production”, February, http://www.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1991/9113/911307.PDF, DOA: 8-21-12, ldg) Require DOE and … and credible outcomes. 7. Doesn’t capture the signal.
Ivanova et al., William and Mary Government and Environmental Policy professor , 2008
(Maria, “Reclaiming U.S. Leadership in Global Environmental Governance”, SAIS Review, 28(2), Summer-Fall, project muse, ldg) Third, mere U.S. … distrust and opposition. 8. Perm is whitewashing.
Maassarani, Georgetown JD and Columbia International Affairs MA, 2007
(Tarek F., “Extracting Corporate Responsibility: Towards a Human Rights Impact Assessment”, Cornell International Law Journal, 40 Cornell Int'l L.J. 135, lexis, ldg) Under pressure to be, including those … the bottom up. n44 HIA CP – A2: Perm – Covert - It will leak
Wilson and DiLulio, UCLA and Princeton political science professors, 1998
(James and John, American Government: Institutions and Policies, p. 291, ldg)
American government is …print government secrets. 2. Lying immoral – reject it
Murphy, Georgetown philosophy professor, 1996
(Mark C., “ARTICLE: NATURAL LAW AND THE MORAL ABSOLUTE AGAINST LYING”, 41 Am. J. Juris. 81, lexis, ldg) Bok’s remarks capture …agreement with Kant. 40 HIA CP – A2: Perm – Fails 2. Links equally to the plan-DOE sucks
Brunell, Association of Washington Businesses, 2012
(Don, “Washington View: Energy policy, clean-coal technology key to state’s future”, 1-2, http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/jan/03/energy-policy-clean-coal-technology-key-to-states/?print, DOA: 8-23-12, ldg) Progress on clean-… out of the project. 3. CP solves inevitable delays by incorporating the public
HIP 2010
(Health Impact Project, “Health Impact Assessment: Bringing Public Health Data to Decision Making”, December, http://www.healthimpactproject.org/resources/policy/file/health-impact-assessment-bringing-public-health-data-to-decision-making.pdf, DOA; 8-18-12, ldg) HIA can build … and permitting decisions. 6 Internal Net Benefit - 1NC US leadership key to multilateral cooperation on environmental destruction-it is the litmus test
Ivanova et al., William and Mary Government and Environmental Policy professor , 2008
(Maria, “Reclaiming U.S. Leadership in Global Environmental Governance”, SAIS Review, 28(2), Summer-Fall, project muse, ldg) What has confused … openly hostile attitude. Extinction
Cayne et al., University of Chicago ecology professor, 2007
(Jerry, “Jerry Coyne and Hopi E. Hoekstra | The Greatest Dying”, 9-24, http://archive.truthout.org/article/jerry-coyne-and-hopi-e-hoekstra-the-greatest-dying, DOA: 8-22-12, ldg) Why, exactly, should … at its current pace. 2. Magnifies the risk of any conflict-reduces potential for bounceback.
Sweezy, founding editor of the magazine Monthly Review, 2004
(Paul, “Capitalism and the environment” October, http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1132/is_5_56/ai_n6338575/pg_2/?tag=content;col1, ldg) We live in and from … irredeemably fouls its own nest. 3. Biodiversity solves all global problems.
Chen, Professor of Law University of Minnesota, 2000
(Jim, “COMMENTARY: Globalization and Its Losers”, Winter, 9 Minn. J. Global Trade 157, lexis, ldg) Conscious decisions to … a hundred million. 2NC Solvency - Public participation-gives the project legitimacy and nullifies future backlash that will derail the deal.
Wolsink, Amsterdam geography professor, 2010
(Maarten, “Contested environmental policy infrastructure: Socio-political acceptance of renewable energy, water, and waste facilities”, Environmental Impact Assessment Review Volume 30, Issue 5, September 2010, Pages 302–311, ScienceDirect, ldg)
In the example case … (Agterbosch and Breukers, 2008). 3. At worst minor repairs boost solvency.
Wernham, MD and Health Impact Project director, 2011
(Aaron, “Health Impact Assessment: A Tool That Can Build A Healthier America”, 1-5,http://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2011/01/05/health-impact-assessment-a-tool-that-can-build-a-healthier-america/, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) Yet officials in … investment of time and expense. 4. Leads to future policies that solve better.
Bhatia et al., San Francisco Department of Public Health, 2009
(Rajiv, “Integrating human health into environmental impact assessment: an unrealized opportunity for environmental health and justice”, July/Aug, http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1413-81232009000400022&script=sci_arttext, DOA: 8-18-12, ldg) The case examples also… large industrial proposals. Multiculturalism Net Benefit Public participation is key to Multiculturalism
CRC, 12
(Community Relations Commission, “Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally”, http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/DLG/Documents/information/Implementing%20the%20principles%20of%20multiculturalism.pdf, accessed,10/18/12,vc) The principles of … administered by the Government. Multiculturalism solves racism, ethnocentrism, and sectarianism – allows us to combine our struggle and see multiple perspectives
Wieviorka, professor at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, 98
(Michel, (Paris) and President of the International Sociological Association (ISA). He was recently elected Director of the Foundation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, “Is multiculturalism the solution?”, 1998, http://www.epolis.cz/download/pdf/materials_11_1.pdf, accessed 10/16/12, vc)
Since the 1960s, … development of his personality. Collective identity focus forces people to deny their own desires in favor of communal acceptance
Wieviorka, professor at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, 98
Michel, professor at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris) and President of the International Sociological Association (ISA). He was recently elected Director of the Foundation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, “Is multiculturalism the solution?”, 1998, http://www.epolis.cz/download/pdf/materials_11_1.pdf, accessed 10/16/12, vc) There is obviously nothing ... vexation for collective subjectivities. |
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Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NC - UQN Renewable investments at all time high now – billions in investment
McGinn, ACORE, 9-12
(Dennis, President of the American Council on Renewable Energy, international security senior fellow at the Rocky Mountain Institute, co-chairman of the CNA Military Advisory Board advising policy makers on the nexus of energy and national security, “Ending renewable energy’s villainy,” 9-12-12, http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2012/09/12/ending-renewable-energys-villainy/, accessed 9-13-12, ara) The fact is that … major financial institutions. Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NC - Link - Oil Oil price decrease causes decline of renewables – best studies
Bullis, Senior Editor, Technology Review, 12
(Kevin, Senior Editor of the Technology Review, a media company owned by the Massachusetts Institute for Technology, “Could New Oil Production Cause Oil Prices—and Energy Innovation—to Collapse?” 6-26-12, http://www.technologyreview.com/view/428343/could-new-oil-production-cause-oil-pricesand/?nlid=nldly&nld=2012-06-27, accessed 7-30-12, ara) A new report out of Harvard suggests that a … considering. It’d be a shame if energy innovation collapses again. Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NC - Link - Natural Gas Low natural gas prices crowd out renewables
Mufson, chief economic policy writer, Washington Post, 12
(Steven, “Cheap natural gas jumbles energy markets, stirs fears it could inhibit renewables,” 2-1-12, The Washington Post, da 7-15-12, http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/cheap-natural-gas-jumbles-energy-markets-stirs-fears-it-could-inhibit-renewables/2012/01/08/gIQApLr5hQ_story_1.html, mee) But cheap gas … would be $2 forever.” Renewables key to global food production – solve price fluctuations
FAO, 11
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, “’Energy-smart’ agriculture needed to escape fossil fuel trap,” 11-29-11, http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/95161/icode/, accessed 8-3-12, ara) The global food … start now, FAO says. Food price shocks lead to state failures – outweighs and turns all impacts
Brown, President, EPI, 9
(Lester R, President of the Earth Policy Institute, Masters degrees in agricultural economics from the University of Maryland, founded the Worldwatch Institute, the first research institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental issues, formerly worked at the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service as an international analyst, later appointed Administrator of the department's International Agricultural Development Service, author or coauthor of over 50 books, recipient of many prizes and awards, including 25 honorary degrees, a MacArthur Fellowship, the 1987 United Nations' Environment Prize, the 1989 World Wide Fund for Nature Gold Medal, and the 1994 Blue Planet Prize for his "exceptional contributions to solving global environmental problems, “Could Food Shortages Bring Down Civilization?” May 2009, http://biomass.age.uiuc.edu/images/c/cd/FoodShortageBrown.pdf, published by Scientific American, accessed 8-3-12, ara) For many years … ethanol-fuel distilleries. Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NR Overview High food prices leads to state collapse – only applies to sudden changes like oil shocks, not long-term trends
Keim, journalist, 11
(Brandon, freelance journalist, his work has been published by the Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and ABC News, “Food Prices Could Hit Tipping Point for Global Unrest,” August 15, 2011, http://useconomy.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJandzTi=1andsdn=useconomyandcdn=newsissuesandtm=141andf=00andsu=p284.13.342.ip_andtt=12andbt=1andbts=1andzu=http%3A//www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/08/food-price-threshold/, d/a 8-3-12, ZML) When food shortages … in a year or two.” Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NR - UQN Renewables cost competitive globally – rising energy costs key
Rueter, Deutsche Welle, 9-13
(Gero, reporter, Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, “Calculating the true cost of electricity,” 9-13-12, http://www.dw.de/dw/article/016235063,00.html, accessed 9-15-12, ara) Many people find … way to generate power. Renewable investment high now – Goldman Sachs investment proves
LaCapra, Reuters Correspondent, 12
(Lauren, “Goldman Sets $40 Billion Clean Energy Investment Plan”, http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/23/goldman-green-idUSL1E8GMDPR20120523, 05/23/2012, accessed 08/16/2012, lmm) Goldman executives said … large," Bernstein said. Renewable Tradeoff DA – US Key U.S. renewables investment key to spur global transformation to clean energy
NREL, 8
(National Laboratory of the U.S. Dept. of Energy., "Strengthening U.S. Leadership of International Clean Energy Cooperation," Proceedings of Stakeholder Consultations, December 2008, http://www.nrel.gov/international/pdfs/44261.pdf, d/a 8-2-12, ZML) Pressing economic, … for economic development US has an obligation to lead in green energy – key to global transition
Jones, President, Green for All, 11
(Van, President and founder of Green for All, a national organization working to get green jobs to disadvantaged communities, president and co-founder of Rebuilding the Dream, Yale-educated attorney, Visiting Fellow in Collaborative Economics at Presidio Graduate School, Former distinguished visiting professor at Princeton University, One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2009, “US Must Lead Green Economy Revolution,” 3-9-11, http://on.aol.com/video/us-must-lead-green-economy-revolution-516907210, transcribed by Alan Apthorp, accessed 8-1-12, ara) First of all, we … do the same thing.” Renewable Tradeoff DA – Ag Internal High prices don’t matter, only volatility – reducing consumption of oil is key
Kharas, Senior Fellow, Brookings, 11
(Homi, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Global Economy and Development, Development Assistance and Governance Initiative, Brookings Institute, Ph. D. in economics from Harvard University, has served as a Non-Resident Fellow of the OECD Development Center, “Making Sense of Food Price Volatility,” 3-3-11, http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2011/03/03-food-prices-kharas, accessed 8-4-12, ara) This separation into … their new best friend. Oil prices drive up cost of food – renewables key to solve
CTA, 8
(Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), develops and provides services that improve access to information for agricultural and rural development, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce, acquire, exchange and utilise information in this area, “Renewable Energy in Agriculture,” March 08, http://www.anancy.net/documents/file_en/RRRP-08-3-en.pdf, accessed 8-4-12, ara) During 2007 and … to rural communities. Dependence on fossil fuels make food supplies vulnerable to shocks
Church, PowerSwitch, 5
(Norman,” writer for PowerSwitch, an online energy news publication, “Why Our Food is So Dependent on Oil”, Apr 1 2005, http://www.energybulletin.net/node/5045, accessed 8-3-12, vc)
The value of UK … adverse environmental impact. Renewable Tradeoff DA – 1NR - Link - Natural Gas Natural gas crowds out renewables - studies
Inman, National Geographic reporter, 12
(Mason, “Shale Gas: A Boon That Could Stunt Alternatives, Study Says,” January 17th, 2012, National Geographic News, da 7-5-12, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2012/01/120117-shale-gas-boom-impact-on-renewables/, mee) Shale gas has … up to two decades. Natural gas crowds out renewables – empirically proven
PennEnergy, 10
(Penn Energy, energy and financial news source, “Global gas glut threatens renewables, nuclear warns IEA,” 11-9-10, http://www.pennenergy.com/index/power/display/9340275389/articles/powergenworldwide/Business/Policy/2010/11/global-gas_glut_threatens.html, accessed 7-31-12, ara) A global natural …compared with nuclear." Cheap gas pressures governments to cut renewable funding – any increase in production will cross the tipping point
Reuters, 9-13
(“Gas glut threatens climate battle-IEA,” 9-13-12, http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/13/energy-iea-gas-idUSL5E8KD4ZJ20120913, accessed 9-15-12, ara) A new "golden …forever," he said. Natural gas crowds out renewables – tradeoff in government support
Harvey, Guardian, 12
(Fiona, environment correspondent, 'Golden age of gas' threatens renewable energy, IEA warns, 5-29-12, http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/may/29/gas-boom-renewables-agency-warns, accessed 9-6-12, ara) A "golden age … practices economically worthwhile. |
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Framework - 1NC Our interpretation is Grounded in the Resolution - The topic is defined by the phrase following the colon—the USFG is the agent of the resolution, not the individual debaters
Webster’s Guide to Grammar and Writing 2k
Use of a … with a capital letter. C. Implementation-the aff will always win the principles of their advocacy are good in the abstract- we can only debate the merits of arguments if they defend the specific consequences of political implementation
Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy director and human rights practices professor, 04 (The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror, 20-21)
There are two , us to betray another. 2. Education- our framework solves fundamentalism and orthodoxy
English et al, Schenley Park Debate Authors Working Group scholar, 7
(Eric, Stephen Lano, Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburg communications professor, Catherine Morrison, John Reif, and Carly Woods, “Debate as a Weapon of Mass Destruction,” June 2007, Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, www.pitt.edu/gordonm/JPubs/EnglishDAWG.pdf) atw It is our position, , face of fundamentalism. B. Exploding predictable limits neutralizes the discursive benefits to debate and renders their advocacy meaningless—only our interpretation preserves the revolutionary potential of a deliberative activity
Ruth Shively, former professor of political science at Texas AandM, 2000 (Political Theory and Partisan Politics p. 180) Thus far, I , civility and democracy. Effective deliberation requires a forum of discussion that facilitates political agonism and the capacity to substantively engage the topic at hand---in short, a forum of switch side debate where the negative can predict and respond to the aff is the most intellectually effective---this is crucial to affecting productive change in all facets of life---the process in this instance is more important than the substance of their advocacy
Gutmann et al., UPenn political science and philosophy professor, 1996
(Amy, Democracy and Disagreement, pg 1-4, ldg) OF THE CHALLENGES , our common ends. Effective deliberation is crucial to the activation of personal agency and is only possible in a switch-side debate format where debaters divorce themselves from ideology to engage in political contestation---this activation of agency is vital to preventing mass violence and genocide and overcoming politically debilitating self-obsession
Roberts-Miller, UT Rhetoric professor, 2003
(Patricia, “Fighting Without Hatred: Hannah Arendt’s Agonistic Rhetoric”, http://www.jaconlinejournal.com/archives/vol22.3/miller-fighting.pdf, DOA: 1-31-12, ldg) Arendt is probably …g in anti-totalitarian action. Effective deliberative discourse is the lynchpin to solving all existential social and political problems---a switch-side debate format that sets appropriate limits on argument to foster a targeted discussion is most effective---our K turns the whole case
Lundberg, UNC Chapel Hill communications professor, 2010
(Christian, Tradition of Debate in North Carolina” in Navigating Opportunity: Policy Debate in the 21st Century, pg 311-3, ldg) The second major … colleges and universities. Democratic agonism can only successfully operate in a limited forum---it’s not a limitation on the content of argument, but on the form in which it is presented---this is not an appeal to exclusion, but to maximizing the deliberative potential of debate
Glober, UConn political science professor, 2010
(Robert, "Games without Frontiers?: Democratic Engagement, Agonistic Pluralism, and the Question of Exclusion", Philosophy Social Criticism published online 16 November 2011, SAGE, ldg) Recent democratic theory … with limits and frontiers. Agreement is a precondition for contestation.
Ruth Shively, former professor of political science at Texas AandM, 2000 (Political Theory and Partisan Politics p. 181-2) The requirements given … agreement or harmony. Framework - 2NC 2NC Framework AND sustainable development only encourages poverty- energy policies are a prereq to solving
Paul Driessen, senior policy advisor for the Congress of Racial Equality and a senior fellow with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise and the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, 2003 (Eco-Imperialism, Green Power Black Death p. 37-39) With a population of …matters very differently. Pre-determining the grounds of discussion is key
Saurette, University of Ottawa political studies professor, 2000
(Paul, “International Relations - Image Of Thought: Collective Identity, Desire And Deleuzian Ethology”, http://www.gmu.edu/programs/icar/ijps/vol5_1/saurette.htm, DOA: 1-31-12, ldg) The problem of concepts … experience and understanding. Predictability is the internal link to solving the aff – Debate has unique potential to change attitudes and grow critical thinking skills because it forces pre-round internal deliberation on a of a focused, common ground of debate
Goodin and Niemeyer, Social and Political Theory Program, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, 2003
(Robert, Simon December 9, “When Does Deliberation Begin? Internal Reflection versus Public Discussion in Deliberative Democracy,” Political Studies: 2003 VOL 51, 627–649, accessed 9-7-11, ads) What happened in … each of those key features. |
| 09/23/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Speciesism K - 1NC There is an institutional bias in favor of speciesism-the AFF’s failure to directly challenge it allows hegemonic discourses to constrain the parameters of discussion and political activity which allows specieisism to continue.
Jackman, UC Davis sociology professor, 1994
(Mary, The Velvet Glove: Paternalism and Conflict in Gender, Class, and Race Relations, pg 64-68, ldg) The institutionalization of … for durable social control. Social and ecological focuses reinforce a humanism and ignore the deeper issue of speciesism
Best, UT El Paso philosophy professor, 06
[Steven, “Rethinking Revolution: Animal Liberation, Human Liberation, and the Future of the Left”, The International Journal of INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY, Vol. 2, No. 3 (June 2006), 10/24/11, atl] Although since the … every pernicious form. Speciesism makes possible “systematic beastilization” which justifies non-criminal putting to death of the other—root cause of all oppression
Rossini, postdoctoral Fellow ASCA, 2006
(Manuela, “To the Dogs: Companion speciesism and the new feminist materialism”, text and image Volume 3, September, http://intertheory.org/rossini, ldg)
What is equally … direct and disproportionate effects on animals.[26]
NOTE- conditio sine qua non The alternative is to embrace the standpoint of the animal—this overcomes the humanist bias of the affirmative scholarship, connects the experiences of human and non-human animals and allows for total liberation by providing understanding of all oppression
Best, UT El Paso philosophy professor, 2009
(Steven, “The Rise of Critical Animal Studies: Putting Theory into Action and Animal Liberation into Higher Education “, Journal for Critical Animal Studies, Volume VII, Issue 1, 2009, http://www.criticalanimalstudies.org/JCAS/Journal_Articles_download/issue_9/JCAS%20VII%20Issue%201%20MAY%20ISSUE%20The%20Rise%20of%20Critical%20Animal%20Studies%20pgs%209-52.pdf, ldg) Postmodern critiques have … ecological healing and balance. Speciesism K - Alt Solvency 2. The alternative’s counter history is key to show that the standpoint of animals has been excluded to perpetuate oppression AND is not based off a single universal standpoint which makes it methodologically superior the AFF.
Kahn, North Dakota Educational Foundations professor, 2008
(Richard, “Towards an Animal Standpoint: Vegan Education and the Epistemology of Ignorance”, http://www.animalliberationfront.com/Philosophy/kahn-epistemologiesofignorance.pdf, ldg) In this way…animal standpoint theory. 3. We are the only true revolutionary action-criticism combined with unequivocal support for animal liberation overcomes the institutional inertia the AFF can’t.
Best, UT El Paso philosophy professor, 2009
(Steven, “The Rise of Critical Animal Studies: Putting Theory into Action and Animal Liberation into Higher Education “, Journal for Critical Animal Studies, Volume VII, Issue 1, 2009, http://www.criticalanimalstudies.org/JCAS/Journal_Articles_download/issue_9/JCAS%20VII%20Issue%201%20MAY%20ISSUE%20The%20Rise%20of%20Critical%20Animal%20Studies%20pgs%209-52.pdf, ldg) Animal studies must … oppression in all forms. 4. Creating a counter-discourse is the key to successfully bringing about change and breaking down domination
Stibbe, senior lecturer in linguistics at the University of Gloucestershire, 2001
(Arran, “Language, Power and the Social Construction of Animal”, Society and Animals 9:2, http://www.animalsandsociety.org/assets/library/434_s923.pdf, ldg) Using the methods … make up discourse. 5. Alternative deconstructs specieism by recognizing humans and non-humans are in constant exchange and produce each other’s identities.
Rossini, postdoctoral Fellow ASCA, 2006
(Manuela, “To the Dogs: Companion speciesism and the new feminist materialism”, text and image Volume 3, September, http://intertheory.org/rossini, ldg) Articulating a critique … of the human species. 6. We solve for the hierarchy which the foundation of the AFF’s impacts.
Best, UT El Paso philosophy professor, 2007
(Steven, “Charles Patterson, The Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust”, Journal for Critical Animal Studies, Volume V, Issue 2, http://www.criticalanimalstudies.org/JCAS/Journal_Articles_download/Issue_7/bestpatterson.pdf, ldg) While a welcome … its logical contradictions 1NC Ontology Link The ontological focus of the 1AC perpetuates speciesism
Rossini, postdoctoral Fellow ASCA, 2006
(Manuela, “To the Dogs: Companion speciesism and the new feminist materialism”, text and image Volume 3, September, http://intertheory.org/rossini, ldg) Wolfe’s own … gone to the dogs. |
| 09/23/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Sustainable development locks people into poverty
Paul Driessen, senior policy advisor for the Congress of Racial Equality and a senior fellow with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise and the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, 2003 (Eco-Imperialism, Green Power Black Death p. 35-36) “I would promote … and premature death. |
| 09/24/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Natural Gas Answers – Solvency Frontline - Natural gas unsustainable- oil prices too high, can't export, don't use enough
Phillips, Bloomberg associate editor, 12
(Matthew, "Why Lower Natural Gas Prices Help the U.S. Only a Little," 4-26-12, Bloomberg Business Week, da 7-20-12, http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-26/why-lower-natural-gas-prices-help-the-u-dot-s-dot-only-a-little, mee)
Unfortunately, not much. On the consumer side, …big of an upside from cheap prices. 2. Current infrastructure can’t transport any more natural gas
Zhao et al. Systems Engineer at GSE 12
( Nick Zhao Researcher at Howard University Currently Systems Engineer at GSE (GSE Systems has been the World Leader in real-time simulation for the electric power, oil and gas industries.) Education Florida International University; Sara Sayeed BA, Economic University of Chicago; Marta Ryvak, University of Chicago B.A., Economics Analyst, Securities Division at Goldman Sachs ;Fang-Yu Liang, Research Assistant at University of Chicago Research Analyst for Environmental Financial Products University of Chicago New International School of Thailand, “The role of natural gas as a primary fuel in the near future, including comparisons of acquisition, transmission and waste handling costs of as with competitive alternatives” 1-2-12 http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=22aabd23-709a-4609-9841-0c17652d39a5%40sessionmgr112andvid=6andhid=110 accessed 8-16-12) mjl accessed 8-16-12) mjl The low density of natural gas …can be a capital-intensive process. 3. No Solvency - wells collapse on themselves after 10 years – Takes out Price Gains
Zhao et al. Systems Engineer at GSE 12
( Nick Zhao Researcher at Howard University Currently Systems Engineer at GSE (GSE Systems has been the World Leader in real-time simulation for the electric power, oil and gas industries.) Education Florida International University; Sara Sayeed BA, Economic University of Chicago; Marta Ryvak, University of Chicago B.A., Economics Analyst, Securities Division at Goldman Sachs ;Fang-Yu Liang, Research Assistant at University of Chicago Research Analyst for Environmental Financial Products University of Chicago New International School of Thailand, “The role of natural gas as a primary fuel in the near future, including comparisons of acquisition, transmission and waste handling costs of as with competitive alternatives” 1-2-12 http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=22aabd23-709a-4609-9841-0c17652d39a5%40sessionmgr112andvid=6andhid=110 accessed 8-16-12) mjl accessed 8-16-12) mjl Some argue that the cost of finding, developing …explains the persistent price increase. 4. Exporting gas will hurt America’s economy and give up its advantages
Markey, House Natural Resources Committee member, and Wyden, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee member, 12
(Ed and Ron, “Opposing View: Call a timeout on gas exports”, 6-20-12, USA Today, http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/story/2012-06-20/gas-exports-Wyden-Markey/55721898/1, accessed 7-6-12 wdw) As with any commodity, market forces … resource before export terminals are built, not after. Natural Gas Answers – A2: Exports Solve Economy - Exports cause price spikes-turns economy
A. Tightens markets
Bloomberg 2012
(“U.S. Gas Export Limit of 10% Would Be ‘Smart,’ Dow CEO Says”, 4-26, http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-26/u-s-gas-export-limit-of-10-would-be-smart-dow-ceo-says.html, DOA: 9-16-12, ldg)
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Liveris…percent or less would probably be smart.” B. Wrecks manufacturing
Biltz, Dow Jones chemical vice president, 2012
(George, “Manufacturing Key to Natural Gas Value”, 4-19, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/04/what-should-us-policy-be-on-en.php, DOA: 9-16-12, ldg) While the nation struggles to find solutions … middle class jobs and bring back economic prosperity. 2. Companies can’t make money on exports
WSJ 8-12-12
(“Don't Be Surprised if U.S. Gas Export Profits Leak Away”, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444900304577581360777564888.html, DOA: 9-16-12, ldg) But if "$3 in, $17 out" sounds too good … they raise domestic energy prices, is a wild card. 3. No exports
Shaw, Alaska Fairbanks marine science professor, 8-16-12
(David, “Should the United States Export Natural Gas?”, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/27/opinion/should-the-united-states-export-natural-gas.html, DOA: 9-16-12, ldg) The L.N.G. infrastructure (liquefaction plants, … to support belief in supply and market stability. Natural Gas Answers – Turn – EU Gas Trade - Turn- EU gas trade is critical to Russian economic stability and Russia doesn’t have the capabilities to expand
Ratner, Energy Policy Specialist, 12
(Specialist in Energy Policy, Michael e-, Paul Belkin, Analyst in European Affairs, Jim Nichol, Specialist in Russian and European Affairs, Steven Woehrel, Specialist in European Affairs, March 13, 2012, “Europe’s Energy Security: Options and Challenges to Natural Gas Supply Diversification” http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42405.pdf, 7/19/12, atl)
The Russian natural gas industry is … unwilling to pay the price Europe pays for Russian natural gas.23 Russian economic collapse spreads globally and goes nuclear
David, Foreign Affairs writer, 99
(Writer for Foreign Affairs, Steven R, “Saving America from the Coming Civil Wars”, Foreign Affairs -Volume 8 No. 1, 10/25/11, atl) If internal war does strike Russia, … chaos that would follow a Russian civil war. Natural Gas Answers – Squo Solves 2. Squo US production solves the impact
Holland, American Security Project Adjunct Fellow, 12
(Andrew, July 22, 2012, “American Shale Gas is Revolutionizing European Energy Security”, http://americansecurityproject.org/blog/2011/american-shale-gas-is-revolutionizing-european-energy-security/, 7/20/12, atl) For the last three decades, the story of … competition to Russian gas that Europe needs. |
| 09/24/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Cap K - 1NC The affirmative treats the economy as a neutral tool to improve life chances, and to better manage society this method of depolicizing the economy makes capitalism inevitable
Slavoj Zizek, senior researcher at the Institute of Sociology, University of Ljubljana, 1999
(The Ticklish Subject, p. 352-355) RKB What one should bear in mind, however, is … far as it disturbs ('traverses') its fundamental fantasy. Continued capitalist exploitation ensures human extinction within 30 years
Istvan Meszaros, emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Sussex, 2001
(Socialism or Barbarism, p. 80-81) hw Today the situation is qualitatively different, … rational meaning of capital's third way. |
| 09/24/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
1NC UQ- Kentucky
Decreasing unemployment rates boost Obama’s popularity but the race is still close
West, Washington Bureau Correspondent, 10-5
(Paul, “Race Tightening, But Obama’s Still in the Lead”, 10-5-2012, da: 10-5-2012, http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-campaign-analysis-20121006,0,7819532.story, lmm) A large drop in the … in northern Virginia. 1NC Link SMRs are unpopular post-Fukushima concerns.
Baker, American Security Project, 2012
(Matthew, “Do Small Modular Reactors Present a Serious Option for the Military’s Energy Needs?”, 6-22, http://americansecurityproject.org/blog/2012/do-small-modular-reactors-present-a-serious-option-for-the-militarys-energy-needs/, DOA: 10-3-12, ldg) Thirdly, some … to be on board. Elections - 1NC - UQN GSU Obama’s winning now even without the convention-only external events can save Romney
Silver, NYT statistician, 9-21-12
(Nate, “Sept. 20: Obama’s Convention Bounce May Not Be Receding”, http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/21/sept-20-obamas-convention-bounce-may-not-be-receding/?hp, DO:A 9-21-12, ldg) President Obama’s position inched forward in … eight-point advantage in the race. Elections – 1NC – Link – Fracking Fracking splits the base
Geraghty, National Review Online, 2012
(Jim, “Fracking: The Wedge Issue of 2012?”, 3-19, http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/293864/fracking-wedge-issue-2012, DOA 9-2-12, ldg) Unsurprisingly, some Americans aren’t … officeholders from their liberal base. Base key
Seib, Wall Street Journal executive Washington editor, 2012
(Gerald, “As in 2004, Energizing the Base a Key to Victory”, 5-22, http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304791704577418213896798568.html, DOA: 9-4-12, ldg)
In fact, the president faces a … start with mobilizing the core. Elections - 1NC - Link - Renewables Support for renewables gives Romney the economic high ground-that swings the election
Ellis, BuzzFeed contributor, 2012
(John, “Ellis: Romney's Answer To "Forward" Is "Brown Energy”, 5-1, http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnellis/ellis-romneys-answer-to-forward-is-brown-e-5krk, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg)
Therein lies Mitt Romney’s opportunity. If he can make … is a toss-up, then Romney will win. Elections - 1NC - Impact - China Currency Romney will label China a manipulator-it is not saber rattling.
Shobert, Rubicon Strategy Group managing director, 2012
(Benjamin, “Romney lays ground for China trade war”, 2-22, http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/NB22Cb01.html, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg) It is a temptation to read … as a currency manipulator is noteworthy. That collapses the CCP, Asian and global economy and relations
Yong, Peking International Studies professor, 2010
(Wang, “Avoiding a US-China Currency War: The Need for Rational Calculation”, 4-11, http://www.globalasia.org/Global_Asia_Forum/Avoiding_a_US-China_Currency_War.html?PHPSESSID=bca9831415838b4e550935c256837bf7, DOA; 8-28-12, ldg) While the US could experience limited economic … of mishandling by the US of the exchange rate issue. 1NC JMU Obama is winning but the race is close
Silver, NYT Election Forecaster, 10-7-12
(Nate, “Oct. 7: National Polls Show Signs of Settling,” http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/oct-7-national-polls-show-signs-of-settling/#more-35662, d/a 10-12-12, ads) Mitt Romney remains … before the debate. Support for renewables gives Romney the economic high ground-that swings the election
Ellis, BuzzFeed contributor, 2012
(John, “Ellis: Romney's Answer To "Forward" Is "Brown Energy”, 5-1, http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnellis/ellis-romneys-answer-to-forward-is-brown-e-5krk, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg)
Therein lies Mitt Romney’s opportunity. … Romney will win. Nuclear power sparks massive public backlash
CSI, 12
(Civil Society Institute, “SURVEY: AMERICANS NOT WARMING UP TO NUCLEAR POWER ONE YEAR AFTER FUKUSHIMA” 3-7-12, http://www.civilsocietyinstitute.org/media/030712release.cfm, accessed 9-24-12, mtf) One year after the … the public to bear the risks." 1NR JMU Outweighs and turns the case- - Magnitude-only US-Russia war is an existential threat- that’s Cohen.
More evidence- only extinction risk
Bostrom, Oxford philosophy professor, 2
(Nick, "Existential Risks," Journal of Evolution and Technology, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2002, www.nickbostrom.com/existential/risks.html, accessed 3-24-12, mss)
A much greater … encounter in the 21st century. AND- Extinction outweighs- even a one percent risk
Bostrom, Oxford philosophy professor, 5
(Nick, July 2005, transcribed by Matt Struth, 4:38-6:12 of the talk at http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/44, accessed 2-2-8, mss) Now if we … have a high priority. 3. Lack of Russian cooperation makes every impact inevitable- spurs global instability and makes all US action ineffective
Karaganov et al, Council for Foreign and Defense Policy director, 11
(Sergei, served on the International Advisory Board of the Council on Foreign Relations from 1995 until 2005, "The U.S.—Russia Relations after the «Reset»:Building a New Agenda. A View from Russia," March 2011, vid-1.rian.ru/ig/valdai/US-Russia%20relations_eng.pdf, accessed 3-24-12, mss) 1.11. If the parties resume …the U.S.’s advantage. Obama distancing himself from nuclear issues in the run-up to the election
Levine, Truthout Contributing Writer, 9-7
(Gregg; Contributing Editor and Former Managing Editor – Firedoglake, “Obama Drops Nuclear from Energy Segment of Convention Speech,” http://capitoilette.com/2012/09/07/obama-drops-nuclear-from-energy-segment-of-convention-speech, accessed 10-6-12, ZML) President Obama no longer … nuclear power is important. Everyone hates nuclear power-it is not clean or safe and no one wants to pay for it.
Daily Kos 2012
(“Nuclear Power and Public Opinion: What the polls say”, 6-5, http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/06/05/1097574/-Nuclear-Power-and-Public-Opinion-What-the-polls-say, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg) As DailyKos readers know… concept are bound to fail. Wind and Coal backlash to nuclear-their clout outweighs
Tucker, Nuclear Townhall, 2012
(William, “WILLIAM TUCKER: Nuclear’s Problem — Too Much Energy, Not Enough Jobs”, 8-16, http://www.nucleartownhall.com/blog/william-tucker-nuclear%E2%80%99s-problem-%E2%80%94-too-much-energy-not-enough-jobs/, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg)
Why does coal still…at producing energy. Media controls spin on nuclear power and they will slant negative
Nisbet, American communication professor, 2012
(Matthew, “Why the Future of Nuclear Energy May Depend on Media Coverage”, 4-30, http://bigthink.com/age-of-engagement/why-the-future-of-nuclear-energy-may-depend-on-media-coverage, DOA: 9-4-12, ldg) Yet how the news … global power producer. Construction causes unique opposition
Moniz et al., MIT physics professor, 3
(Ernest, “The Future of Nuclear Power: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study”, http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/74645/col-nukes-mit-03.txt, DOA: 9-18-12, ldg) There is little question…develop nuclear power."3 Obama solves relations in his 2nd term-Romney kills them.
Economist 2012
(“Romney Could Screw Up US Relations With Russia”, 9-1, http://www.businessinsider.com/mitt-romneys-foreign-policy-chops-come-into-light-2012-9, DOA: 9-18-12, ldg) Yet in important areas…interfering Western powers. Romney win causes a full-scale crisis in relations - largest internal link to collapse
Richter, LA times writer, 2012
(Paul, “Russian official: Romney's hard line could bring 'full-scale crisis”, 7-2, http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/02/news/la-pn-russian-official-romneys-hard-line-could-bring-fullscale-crisis-20120702, DOA: 9-18-12, ldg) Mitt Romney’s comment … conflict,” he said. Obama will build relations-Romney destroys that
Weir, CSM correspondent, 2012
(Fred, “Obama asks Russia to cut him slack until reelection”, 3-26, http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2012/0326/Obama-asks-Russia-to-cut-him-slack-until-reelection, DOA: 9-18-12, ldg) Russian experts say… the reset will continue." Silver is a statistical mastermind
Leigh Bureau 2010
(“Nate Silver”, http://www.leighbureau.com/speaker.asp?id=498, DOA: 9-1-12, ldg) Nate Silver has … District of Columbia. Obama is winning now-
A. Strong economic indicators
Francis, US News Staff Writer, 10-5-12
(David, “Are Economic Indicators Foreshadowing an Obama Win?” http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-funds/articles/2012/10/05/are-economic-indicators-foreshadowing-an-obama-win?page=2, d/a 10-12-12, ads) But most pollsters …two presidential elections. B. Polls prove he’s got the advantage
Jones, Gallup Staff Writer, 10-8-12
(Jeffrey, “Romney Narrows Vote Gap After Historic Debate Win,” http://www.gallup.com/poll/157907/romney-narrows-vote-gap-historic-debate-win.aspx, d/a 10-12-12, ads) Gallup typically reports … the Oct. 3 debate. Energy is key – taps into economic themes
Shesgreen, Gannett Washington Bureau reporter, 2012
(Deirdre, “Energy issues electrify political landscape”, 6-1, lexis, ldg) On May 24, Rep…. price of gas. |
| 09/24/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Water DA – Natural Gas Link – 1NC Increased natural gas destroys watersheds- toxins, flow back and algae blooms
Argetsinger, Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy research assistant, 2011
(Beren, "The Marcellus Shale: Bridge to a Clean Energy Future or Bridge to Nowhere?," 29 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 321, Fall, lexis, ldg) As noted above, the EIA's long-term projections … water standards at 80 micrograms per cubic liter. n78 Water DA – Oil Link – 1NC 3. Storages sites will leak-causes warming and contaminates groundwater
Ho, Hong Kong Biochemistry PhD, 2008
(Mae-Wan, “Carbon Capture and Storage A False Solution”, 9-7, http://www.i-sis.org.uk/CCSAFalseSolution.php, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg) A 2006 US Geological Survey pilot field experiment … associated with CCS and more fossil fuel use also mean greater environmental damage [13]. Water DA – Impact – 1NC Watersheds key to prevent extinction
WWP 10
(“Protecting Watersheds”, Western Watersheds Project, http://www.westernwatersheds.org/issues/protecting-watersheds, Fall 2010, accessed 08/17/2012, lmm) Because there is very little land that is truly … which is literally running out of water. |
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Solvency Answers – Tax Credits Fail 2. Tax credits can’t overcome geography and only lower revenue
Haggerty, Headwater Economics, 12
(Mark, M.A. in Geography and B.A. in Economics from University of Colorado “Do Tax Subsidies Influence Domestic Oil Production” Headwater Economics http://headwaterseconomics.org/wphw/wp-content/uploads/state_lessons_for_subsidies.pdf accessed: 7-6-12 mlb) The location and pace of domestic oil … result chiefly in lower tax revenue. 5. Financial incentives are ineffective – insignificant effect on growth or investment even in best cases
Peters and Fisher, University of Iowa professors, 4
(Alan Peters, associate professor in the Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Iowa; and Peter Fisher, professor in the graduate program in urban and regional planning at the University of Iowa, "The Failures of Economic Development Incentives," Journal of the American Planning Association, Winter 2004, Vol. 70, No. 1, http://www.crcworks.org/cfscced/fisher.pdf, accessed 8-17-12, mtf) If incentives …location and investment decisions.
AND tax incentives encourage significant amounts of free riders
Price et al., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 5
(Lynn, Christina Galitsky, and Jonathan Sinton, from the Environmental Energy Technologies Division, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, at University of California; Ernst Worrell and Wina Graus, from Ecofys, Utrecht, The Netherlands, "Tax and Fiscal Policies for Promotion of Industrial Energy Efficiency: A Survey of International Experience," 9-15-05, http://escholarship.org/uc/item/4rh396ct, accessed 8-25-12, mtf) Evaluations
Programs that …profitable (de Beer et al., 2000). |
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CCS Advantage Answers – A2: Oil Recovery - Plan can’t generate enough C02 to recover oil
Bryce, Manhattan Institute senior fellow, 2010
(Robert, “A Bad Bet on Carbon”, 5-12, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/opinion/13bryce.html, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg)
By contrast, carbon dioxide is a … be injected into American oilfields. 2. Oil and gas revenues don’t make CCS attractive.
Ho, Hong Kong Biochemistry PhD, 2008
(Mae-Wan, “Carbon Capture and Storage A False Solution”, 9-7, http://www.i-sis.org.uk/CCSAFalseSolution.php, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg) One proposal to make CCS more economically … and BP cancelled its plans [3]. CCS Advantage Answers – A2: Competition 3. CCS fails and economies of scale don’t solve them.
CFR 2009
(Council on Foreign Relations, “Debating a 'Clean Coal' Future”, 3-19, http://www.cfr.org/united-states/debating-clean-coal-future/p18786#p5, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg)
As the 2007 MIT coal report indicates, there are …challenges," a Stanford working paper report concludes. 4. Not competitive, doubles the price of power, triggers new regulations and no space.
Lundstrom, American Public Power Association, 2009
(Laurel, “How Viable Is Carbon Capture and Sequestration?”, March/April, http://www.publicpower.org/Media/magazine/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=24240, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg) "Physical space constraints and parasitic power losses to …drilling, continuous monitoring, post-closure, etc., she said. CCS Advantage Answers – A2: Warming 6. Not sufficient to solve warming
Shaffer, Concepcion geophysics professor, 2010
(Gary, “Long-term effectiveness and consequences of carbon dioxide sequestration”, 6-27, http://legalectric.org/f/2010/06/shaffer_long-term_ccs_leakage100627.pdf, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg) CO2 storage would have to last … than 2C above preindustrial levels in this century. 7. Can’t do enough fast enough to solve
Ho, Hong Kong Biochemistry PhD, 2008
(Mae-Wan, “Carbon Capture and Storage A False Solution”, 9-7, http://www.i-sis.org.uk/CCSAFalseSolution.php, DOA: 9-12-12, ldg) CCS wastes energy as it uses .. likely to be prohibitively expensive. |
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China Advantage Answers – Economy Stable - No Chinese overload – world goods
Xinhau 12
(“Interview: U.S.-China trade deficit exaggerated by faulty measurement: WTO chief” 5-30-12 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-05/30/c_131621407.htm accessed: 7-29-12 mlb)
The current way of measuring international …through participation of world trading," he said. China Advantage Answers – A2: CCP Collapse 2. Transition of the CCP out of power would be smooth and peaceful
Jianfeng, Epoch Times, 12
(Li, Epoch Times writer, September, 14, “The Instability of China’s Authoritarian Regime,” http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/opinion/the-instability-of-chinas-authoritarian-regime-292354.html, d/a 9-15-12, RJF) Some worry that if the CCP were to … hearts, a period without the CCP will peacefully arrive. 3. China’s political system has been predicted on the brink of collapse since 1989
Bell, Huffington Post, 12
(Daniel A., Author, 'China's New Confucianism: Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society', July 9, Why China Won't Collapse (Soon), http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-a-bell/chinese-government-legitimacy_b_1658006.html, d/a 9-11-12, RJF) Or so we are told. Such predictions about the … of the Chinese political apparatus. |
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A. Interpretation:
Substantially
Random House, 2009
[Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, "Substantially," http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/substantially, mss] sub⋅stan⋅tial [suhb-stan-shuhl]
–adjective
… or attribute.
–noun - something substantial.
Increase is to make greater
Dictionary.com Unabridged
[Based on the Random House Dictionary, Random House, Inc. 2010., "Increase," http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/increase, accessed 8-1-10, mss] in•crease [v. in-krees; n. in-krees] Show IPA verb, -creased, -creas•ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes. Substantially means most or all
Miller, Energy Professional Company consultant, 12
(John; energy consultant and professional engineer; 35 years’ experience in petroleum & clean energy businesses; Chemical Engineering/Chemistry degrees from U.C. Davis and MBA from Saint Mary's College/U.C. Berkley, "Can We Replace U.S. Coal Power with Clean Energy?," The Energy Collective, 7-31-12, http://theenergycollective.com/jemillerep/98281/costs-replace-us-coal-power-clean-energy, accessed 8-4-12, mtf) Coal accounts for … future ZEV fleets. |
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It’s indirect - the aff takes actions outside of the energy production process such as reactor construction – this explodes the number of topical affs that give indirect incentives
Mullet et al., Cognition and Decision Laboratory Advanced Studies Director, 3
(Etienne, Cognition and Decision Laboratory of the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Institute of Advanced Studies), Ph.D. from the Sorbonne, Paris, France; Anne Bertrand received her Master in psychology from the Universite Francois-Rabelais; Cecilia Lazreg received her PhD. from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, assistant professor at the Universite de Bretagne Occidentale; Shelia Riviere-Shafighi received her PhD. from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, assistant researcher at the Cognitior and Decision Laboratory, "ARTICLE: Risk Perception Regarding Energy Production: Factor Structure in A French Sample," 1 Pierce Law Review 197, May 2003, lexis, accessed 8-2-12, mtf) To the best of our … large number of items (119). |
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Text: The United States Federal Government should provide tax credits that contribute to start-up funds for entrepreneurs by reappropriating funding from incentives for wind energy. Tax credit for entrepreneurs solve – they are key to job creation and economic growth
Sperling, National Economic Council assistant to president director, 12
(Gene B. Karen G. Mills, Small Business Administration administrator. “MOVING AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESSES & ENTREPRENEURS FORWARD.” May. Via Google. Accessed: 7/30/2012. ADC) From Main Street shops … commitment to American entrepreneurs. |
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Solvency Answers - No wind growth regardless of PTC
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads)
In a press reports … with the PTC. 2. Regulations kill implementation
Bruce et al, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidate, 09
(Laura, David Cieminis, Siobhan Doherty, Theodore Ludwick, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidates, December, “The Economic Case for New Transmission in the United States: Meeting the Need for Large-Scale Wind Energy,” http://www.erb.umich.edu/Research/InstituteReports/11-12/CaseForNewTransmission-Deepblue-final.pdf, d/a 7-25-12, ads) With the rise …the planning system. 3. Barriers to implementation – Transmission
Bruce et al, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidate, 09
(Laura, David Cieminis, Siobhan Doherty, Theodore Ludwick, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidates, December, “The Economic Case for New Transmission in the United States: Meeting the Need for Large-Scale Wind Energy,” http://www.erb.umich.edu/Research/InstituteReports/11-12/CaseForNewTransmission-Deepblue-final.pdf, d/a 7-25-12, ads) According to the DOE’s … and transmission resources. 4. Tax credits are ineffective – best research proves
Klimmek, Georgetown University Law Center J.D., 7
(Christopher, Associate at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, former Law Clerk at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, "Challenging State Investment Tax Credits After Daimlerchrysler Corp. V. Cuno," 60 Tax Law. 1115, Summer 2007, lexis, accessed 8-17-12, mtf) Although these tax … business relocation. PTC fails – raises financing costs
Kahn, Former Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Senior Staff Scientist, 96
(Edward, Ph.D. and M.A., University of California, Berkeley; B.A., Amherst College, “The production tax credit for wind turbine powerplants is an ineffective incentive,” Energy Policy Vol. 24 Num. 5, pp. 427-435, d/a 7-21-12, ads) This paper argues that the impact of the wind turbine … tax credit for wind turbine powerplants. Doesn’t foster investment – narrow financing structure
Kahn, Former Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Senior Staff Scientist, 96
(Edward, Ph.D. and M.A., University of California, Berkeley; B.A., Amherst College, “The production tax credit for wind turbine powerplants is an ineffective incentive,” Energy Policy Vol. 24 Num. 5, pp. 427-435, d/a 7-21-12, ads) A major driving factor on the capital structure … large fraction of total cost. Investors will reject the plan – direct ownership is more cost efficient
Kahn, Former Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Senior Staff Scientist, 96
(Edward, Ph.D. and M.A., University of California, Berkeley; B.A., Amherst College, “The production tax credit for wind turbine powerplants is an ineffective incentive,” Energy Policy Vol. 24 Num. 5, pp. 427-435, d/a 7-21-12, ads) It may appear that utility financing … and significant tax liabilities that could be offset. Regulations kill implementation
Bruce et al, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidate, 09
(Laura, David Cieminis, Siobhan Doherty, Theodore Ludwick, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidates, December, “The Economic Case for New Transmission in the United States: Meeting the Need for Large-Scale Wind Energy,” http://www.erb.umich.edu/Research/InstituteReports/11-12/CaseForNewTransmission-Deepblue-final.pdf, d/a 7-25-12, ads) With the rise of wind projects in many states…practically paralyzed the planning system. Barriers to implementation – Transmission
Bruce et al, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidate, 09
(Laura, David Cieminis, Siobhan Doherty, Theodore Ludwick, University of Michigan Ph.D Candidates, December, “The Economic Case for New Transmission in the United States: Meeting the Need for Large-Scale Wind Energy,” http://www.erb.umich.edu/Research/InstituteReports/11-12/CaseForNewTransmission-Deepblue-final.pdf, d/a 7-25-12, ads) According to the DOE’s “20% by 2030” report, … implementing new wind and transmission resources. No wind growth regardless of PTC
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) In a press reports this month, AWEA CEO Denise … regardless of what happens with the PTC. Industry won’t collapse without PTC – it doesn’t drive growth and other factors are more influential
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) The AWEA insists the industry is at risk of a … PTC was largely irrelevant in those years. PTC is inefficient – assists already developing areas
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) For consumers, the production tax credit … at prices significantly above market. Economy Advantage Answers Doesn’t solve the economy - their evidence doesn’t assume additional costs
Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group Director, 12
(Ruth, Former Chief Economist at Mitsubishi Bank, former Chief UK Economist at Lehman Brothers, Director of the Centre for Policy Studies from 2004 to 2007, and Director of Global Vision from 2007 to 2010. She is also a former Governor of the London School of Economics, and has Honorary Doctorates from the University of Greenwich and BPP University College, January, “Electricity Costs: The folly of wind-power,” http://www.civitas.org.uk/economy/electricitycosts2012.pdf, d/a 6-23-12, ads) Onshore wind looks a relatively attractive … near-term and the medium-term projects. Manufacturing and construction jobs aren’t sustainable
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) In 2007, the AWEA touted that the … a scenario where job growth is sustainable. Plan kills economic growth – empirics prove reduces employment in the long term and causes high energy prices
Vermont Division of Energy Planning, 09
(Vermont Department of Public Service, December, “The Economic Impacts of Vermont Feed in Tariffs,” http://publicservice.vermont.gov/planning/DPS%20White%20Paper%20Feed%20in%20Tariff.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) The Department of Public Service (DPS) had …. of long term above market fixed price contracts. Aff cost estimates are too optimistic – energy costs would skyrocket
Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group Director, 12
(Ruth, Former Chief Economist at Mitsubishi Bank, former Chief UK Economist at Lehman Brothers, Director of the Centre for Policy Studies from 2004 to 2007, and Director of Global Vision from 2007 to 2010. She is also a former Governor of the London School of Economics, and has Honorary Doctorates from the University of Greenwich and BPP University College, January, “Electricity Costs: The folly of wind-power,” http://www.civitas.org.uk/economy/electricitycosts2012.pdf, d/a 6-23-12, ads) There are several estimates of the … costs of wind-power, especially onshore wind turbines. Plan kills economic growth – empirics prove reduces employment in the long term and causes high energy prices
Vermont Division of Energy Planning, 09
(Vermont Department of Public Service, December, “The Economic Impacts of Vermont Feed in Tariffs,” http://publicservice.vermont.gov/planning/DPS%20White%20Paper%20Feed%20in%20Tariff.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads) The Department of Public Service (DPS) had …. of long term above market fixed price contracts. Aff cost estimates are too optimistic – energy costs would skyrocket
Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group Director, 12
(Ruth, Former Chief Economist at Mitsubishi Bank, former Chief UK Economist at Lehman Brothers, Director of the Centre for Policy Studies from 2004 to 2007, and Director of Global Vision from 2007 to 2010. She is also a former Governor of the London School of Economics, and has Honorary Doctorates from the University of Greenwich and BPP University College, January, “Electricity Costs: The folly of wind-power,” http://www.civitas.org.uk/economy/electricitycosts2012.pdf, d/a 6-23-12, ads) There are several estimates of the … costs of wind-power, especially onshore wind turbines. Warming Advantage Answers Best studies conclusively prove no C02 reduction
Business Wire, 11
(July 19, “The Wind Power Paradox: BENTEK Analysis Shows CO2 Savings Through Wind Power Are Either So Minimal As To Be Irrelevant or Too Expensive To Be Practical,” http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110719007251/en/Wind-Power-Paradox-BENTEK-Analysis-Shows-CO2, d/a 6-24-12, ads) Government tax breaks and state renewable power … in response to wind generation. Wind causes more warming – backup generators cause excessive C02
Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group Director, 12
(Ruth, Former Chief Economist at Mitsubishi Bank, former Chief UK Economist at Lehman Brothers, Director of the Centre for Policy Studies from 2004 to 2007, and Director of Global Vision from 2007 to 2010. She is also a former Governor of the London School of Economics, and has Honorary Doctorates from the University of Greenwich and BPP University College, January, “Electricity Costs: The folly of wind-power,” http://www.civitas.org.uk/economy/electricitycosts2012.pdf, d/a 6-23-12, ads) At first glance it could be assumed that wind-power … cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) at full power. Doesn’t solve C02 – low load factors and inefficient backup capacity
White, Former Institution of Chemical Engineers Gasification Conference Steering Committee Chairman, 04
(David, energy consultant, has directed courses on “Advanced Power Generation Technologies” and “Under-standing the Refinery-Petrochemical Interface” for the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Oxford, and has held a range of senior management posts with Esso Petroleum Co. and the Exxon Group over a 30 year period, December, “Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions: Estimating the potential contribution From wind-power,” http://www.ref.org.uk/Files/david.white.wind.co2.saving.12.04.pdf, d/a 7-18-12, ads) The encouragement of renewable energy enjoys … discouraging investment in clean, firm generation capacity. Multiple countries prove C02 reduction is minimal – models overestimate the benefits
White, Former Institution of Chemical Engineers Gasification Conference Steering Committee Chairman, 04
(David, energy consultant, has directed courses on “Advanced Power Generation Technologies” and “Under-standing the Refinery-Petrochemical Interface” for the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Oxford, and has held a range of senior management posts with Esso Petroleum Co. and the Exxon Group over a 30 year period, December, “Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions: Estimating the potential contribution From wind-power,” http://www.ref.org.uk/Files/david.white.wind.co2.saving.12.04.pdf, d/a 7-18-12, ads) In fact, analysis of data from the UK, … level of 10% renewable electricity by 2010). 16 Doesn’t reduce C02 – multiple studies prove
Le Pair, Former Dutch Technology Foundation (STW) Director, 11
(Kees, October 7, “Electricity in The Netherlands. Wind turbines increase fossil fuel consumption & CO2 emission.” http://www.clepair.net/windSchiphol.html, d/a 6-23-12, ads) Several countries are investing heavily in the … the influence of adding wind electricity to the grid really is. Your authors are biased - CO2 not key, no weather events, models fail, and other countries don’t follow
Watts, WUWT, ‘12
(Anthory “ Lindzen at Sandia National Labs: ‘climate models are flawed’” A press release provided by Sandia National Labs to Wattsupwiththat, 7-25-12 accessed: 9-24-12 mlb) Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Richard …always fluctuating by tenths of a degree. |
| 10/13/2012 | Tournament: JMU | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: - Manufacturing and construction jobs aren’t sustainable
Linowes, Industrial Wind Action Group Executive Director, 12
(Lisa, holds Bachelor of Science in Software Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, April 19, “Impact of Tax Policies on the Commercial Application of Renewable Energy Technology,” http://science.house.gov/sites/republicans.science.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/HHRG-112-SY21-WState-LLinowes-20120419.pdf, d/a 7-23-12, ads)
In 2007, the AWEA … job growth is sustainable. 2. Manufacturing not key to the economy
Porter, NY Times, 12
(Eduardo, "The Promise Of Today's Factory Jobs," New York Times, April 3, 2012, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/business/economy/the-promise-of-todays-factory-jobs.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0, d/a 10-11-12, ZML) Things have not … of the rest of us. 3. Decoupling – US isn’t key to emerging markets
Passell, Milken Institute senior fellow, 12
(Peter, Economics Editor of Democracy Lab, Senior Fellow at the Milken Institute, “Decoupling: Ties That No Longer Bind”, 4-4, http://relooney.fatcow.com/0_New_13288.pdf, DOA: 10-2-12, lmm) Sounds reasonable, but … ahead of global recessions. 4. Decline doesn’t cause war
Miller, University of Ottawa Professor of Administration, 10
(Morris, Interdisciplinary Science Review, v 25 n4 2000 p ingenta connect, d/a 9-26-11,zml) The question may … violence to abort another). 5. Recent Empirics
Barnett, columnist for World Politics Review, 9
(Thomas P.M. “The New Rules: Security Remains Stable Amid Financial Crisis,” World Politics Review, 8/252009, http://www.aprodex.com/the-new-rules--security-remains-stable-amid-financial-crisis-398-bl.aspx, 9-26-11, zml) When the global … advising and training local forces. |
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3. Philippines key to global biodiv – worst hotspot for reefs and turtles
Alave, PDI staff writer, 11
(Kristine, “‘Hottest’ of biodiversity hot spots found in Philippines,” Philippine Daily Inquirer, 5-31-11, http://globalnation.inquirer.net/2790/%E2%80%98hottest%E2%80%99-of-biodiversity-hot-spots-found-in-philippines, accessed 1-20-12, beh) Years of unmitigated … country’s coastline and seas
[*gender-paraphrased] 4. Alt cause- unprecedented drought
New York Times, 12
(New York Times “Food Prices and Supply” 7-26-12 http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/f/food_prices/index.html accessed 8-13-12) mjl In the summer of 2012…without Congressional action. 5. No impact—biodiversity loss is insignificant
Sagoff, Maryland public policy senior scholar, 1997
(Mark, “INSTITUTE OF BILL OF RIGHTS LAW SYMPOSIUM DEFINING TAKINGS: PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT REGULATION: MUDDLE OR MUDDLE THROUGH? TAKINGS JURISPRUDENCE MEETS THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT”, March, 38 Wm and Mary L. Rev. 825, lexis, ldg) To be sure, if … human action. n354 6. No data to substantiate species loss and people have a financial incentive to exaggerate.
Lomborg, Aarhus university political science professor, 2001
(Bjorn, The Skeptical Environmentalist, pg 254, ldg) The issue of biodiversity …collaborating with the devil." 7. Turn – ecological disturbances increase diversity, resilience and resistance – empirically proven
Bosselman, Kent law professor, 2002
(Fred, “ARTICLE: WHAT LAWMAKERS CAN LEARN FROM LARGE-SCALE ECOLOGY”, Spring, 17 J. Land Use & Envtl. Law 207, lexis, ldg) The diversity that … preclude competitive exclusion. n408 8. Negative feedbacks stop runaway warming
Singer et. al., atmospheric physicist, 11
(S. Fred, first director of the U.S. Weather Satellite Service, and, Craig Idso, Editor of C02 science, and Robert M. Carter, marine geologist and research professor at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, 8-29, “Climate Change Reconsidered: 2011 Interim Report”, Accessed 10-3-12, http://www.nipccreport.org/reports/2011/pdf/02ForcingsFeedbacks.pdf) NJR According to Lindzen and … state-of-the-art climate models. 9. Warming won’t cause extinction
Barrett, professor of natural resource economics, 07
(Scott, at Columbia University, “Why Cooperate? The Incentive to Supply Global Public Goods”, pg. Introduction) NJR First, climate change … more about it by now. 10. Natural variability makes the impact inevitable and means that oceans will adapt—their studies don’t assume this
Hofmann et al., UC Santa Barbara ecology professor, 2011
(Gretchen E., “High-Frequency Dynamics of Ocean pH: A Multi-Ecosystem Comparison,” PLoS ONE Vol. 6, No. 12, Science Direct, ldg) Since the publication …the impacts of acidification. |
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Their solvency advocate says they will only end in cooption- folk can become part of civil society, meaning the Master Settler divide is not antagonistic
Wilderson ’10 [Frank B. Wilderson, Wilderson is an associate professor of African American studies and drama at the University of California, Irvine, “Red, White, and Black: Cinema and Structure of US Antagonisms”, 2010, Pg. 50-52] soap
Indians perpetually shuttle … itself from slaveness. Natives don't exist the affirmative's use of the term reifies an anthropological abstraction that conflates geography and culture incarcerating the indigenous as the primitive other
Arjuan Appadurai, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago, 1988
(“Putting Hierarchy in Its Place”, Cultural Anthropology, Vol. 3, No. 1, Place and Voice in Anthropological Theory (Feb.,
1988), pp. 36-49, JSTOR) RKB On the face of it, an … of anthropological discourse. Their rhetoric justifies colonialism- that turns the case
Akhil Gupta, professor of anthropology at Stanford and James Ferguson, professor and department chair of anthropology at UC Irvine, 1992
(“Beyond "Culture": Space, Identity, and the Politics of Difference”, Cultural Anthropology, Vol. 7, No. 1, Space, Identity, and the Politics of Difference (Feb., 1992), pp. 6-23, JSTOR) RKB To illustrate, let us .., identity, and cultural difference. |
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Nuclear power renders women dependent on patriarchal capitalistic expectations
Nelkin, former NYU professor, 81
(Dorothy, authored over 25 sociology books, “Nuclear Power as a Feminist Issue,” Environment 23:1, February 1981, page 19, National Science Foundation EVIST program, accessed 360 Link- Environment, 10-11-12, mee) The feminist political … throughout the country. White Supremacy has found its place in global society as the controlling force behind all forms of oppression by connecting and exploiting the existing differences that exist between us causing continued exclusion and disenfranchisement
Rabaka, Associate Professor of Africana Studies in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, 2007 (Reiland, Affiliate Professor of Women and Gender Studies and a Research Fellow at the Center for Studies of Ethnicity and Race in America (CSERA), August 4, “The Souls of White Folk: W.E.B. Du Bois’s Critique of White Supremacy and Contributions to Critical White Studies”, Journal of African American Studies, Vol. 11, Issue 1-15, pgs. 2-4) Traditionally “white supremacy” … Winant 1994; Roediger 1994, 1999). The alternative is to evaluate all axes of oppression in order to fully understand domination and completely re-conceptualize social relations. This allows for the empowerment of currently oppressed groups.
The role of the ballot should be to assess which team best performs a methodology that approaches multiple intersections of oppression. Knowledge is key to this change of lens- means only our epistemology solves
Collins, 91
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought in the Matrix of Domination,” From “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pgs 221–238, da 2-13-12, http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45a/252.html, mee) Knowledge is a … far greater implications. 2NC Approaching oppression without considering race, class, and gender creates an “outsider-within” position that prevents solvency by ignoring a key radical vision
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 12-13, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee)
Historically, while they … Black feminist worldviews. A. Social inequalities entrenched in the status quo prevent change unless it is radical enough to beat the resiliency of individual hierarchies
Collins, 9
(Patricia Hill, “Another Kind of Public Education : Race, the Media, Schools, and Democratic Possibilities,” Beacon Press, 2009, p 23-24, accessed ebrary 2-13-12, mee)
Moving toward this vision … defense of democratic principles. B. Only the alt is a radical shift in perception regarding all factors of oppression- something that has never been done before and something the aff cannot access because of the oppressive Eurocentric masculine mindset- the focus of the aff necessarily trades off with the balanced approach of the alt
Collins, 91
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought in the Matrix of Domination,” From “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pgs 221–238, da 2-13-12, http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45a/252.html, mee) "What I really feel …Eurocentric masculine perspectives on family. The aff cannot access our epistemology AND has no solvency- prefer our approach because our knowledge comes from a specialized viewpoint while maintaining the intellectual side
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 31-32, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee)
Experts or specialists who …of AfricanAmerican women: Their concept of “intellectual” is flawed, exclusive and the base of all their evidence- prefer ours because it includes non-academic perspectives that are key to change
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 14-16, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) Examining the contributions of …feminist thought (Collins 1998a, 95–123). Energy allows for the commodification of humans- it creates a social alienation based on the demands of the economy. The aff’s drive to endlessly commodify allows for exploitation and institutionalization of oppression
Byrne et al., Delaware Center for Energy & Environmental Policy, 2009
(John, “Relocating Energy in the Social Commons Ideas for a Sustainable Energy Utility”, Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 29.2, April, http://www.iatp.org/files/258_2_106003.pdf, DOA: 10-13-12, ldg) “Living Well”: Growth … life in all forms.5 White supremacy is essential to the American social formation- White supremacy is a logic of social organization that produces genocidal and militarized conceptions of “human” difference that are enforced through the violent technologies of white supremacist regimes. It is the organizing logic to the extermination of difference and is a cultural structure that composes American globality and culminates in genocide
Rodriguez 2007 [Dylan Rodriguez, University of California, Riverside, “AMERICAN GLOBALITY AND THE U. S. PRISON REGIME: STATE VIOLENCE AND WHITE SUPREMACY FROM ABU GHRAIB TO STOCKTON TO BAGONG DIWA” Kritika Kultura, Issue 9, November 2007] Variable, overlapping, and …organic to its ordering. Both sides agree this comes first- they can’t solve moral obligation if they don’t actually break down oppression- the alt is the only hope at breaking down white supremacy
Alt solves on an individual and collective level through the association of thoughts and actions
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” page 30, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) As members of an … thought inform one another. Alt is the only solution that empowers minority groups to actually ignite resistance AND everyone can participate, not just black females
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 32-33, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) The potential significance of … within Black feminist thought? The complexity of the alt in relation to the complexity of oppression is what allows for solvency in everyday lives outside of only the intellectual sphere
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” page 203, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) On the other hand, … Black women’s activism. Race Focus Link The aff focus on racial inequality dooms it’s solvency- only the approach of the alt can solve
Sage, 6
(“Patricia Hill Collins: Intersecting Oppressions,” http://www.uk.sagepub.com/upm-data/13299_Chapter_16_Web_Byte_Patricia_Hill_Collins.pdf, da 2-13-12, mee) Patricia Hill Collins … inequality come together. An approach focused only on race is limited and gives women a secondary status
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” accessed ebsco 2-13-12) mee Like feminist scholarship, …prominent masculinist bias. Their concept of “intellectual” is flawed, exclusive and the base of all their evidence- prefer ours because it includes non-academic perspectives that are key to change
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 14-16, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) Examining the contributions of … feminist thought (Collins 1998a, 95–123). Only our epistemology solves
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” page 19, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) In contrast, by identifying … is to say, herself” (1983, 8). 2. Knowledge must be tied to lived experiences in order to have any real effect- means only our methodology solves
Collins, 2k
(Patricia Hill, “Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment,” pages 31-32, accessed ebsco 2-13-12, mee) When it comes to the … in Black women’s lives. Framework Answers The K is a disad to their framework- their interpretation sustains dominant and exclusionary ideologies
Jones, University of London International Relations lecturer, 2009
(Lee, “International Relations scholarship and the tyranny of ‘policy relevance’,” Journal of Critical Globalisation Studies Issue 1, http://criticalglobalisation.com/Issue%201/125_131_JCGS1_JONES_TYRANNYPOLICYRELEVANCE.pdf, ldg) Having conceded where Nye…Assistance, Science, and Technology. Bataille links Culture has already ended for oppressed bodies- sacrifice can only come out of a position of privilege
Omolade city college center for worker education in New York City 1984
Barbara-a historian of black women for the past twenty years and an organizer in both the women’s and civil rights/black power movements; Women of Color and the Nuclear Holocaust; WOMEN’S STUDIES QUARTERLY, Vol. 12., No. 2, Teaching about Peace, War, and Women in the Military, Summer, p. 12; http://www.jstor.org/stable/4004305 In April, 1979, … Who will stand up? The affirmatives attempt to construct political strategies for all people fails to take into consideration the unique subject position of black bodies – their view from nowhere dooms the affs political project and turns the case
Yancy, Professor at Duquense University, 2005
(George, “Whiteness and the Return of the Black Body”, Journal of Speculative Philosophy, Vol. 19, No. 4, Project Muse, retrieved April 15, 2010) blh I write out … human value. (Snead 1994, 4). Multiculturalism solves- allows us to combine our struggle and see multiple perspectives
Wieviorka, professor at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, 98
(Michel, (Paris) and President of the International Sociological Association (ISA). He was recently elected Director of the Foundation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, “Is multiculturalism the solution?”, 1998, http://www.epolis.cz/download/pdf/materials_11_1.pdf, accessed 10/16/12, vc)
Since the 1960s, throughout the … for his dignity and the free development of his personality. |
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1NC The 50 state governments of the United States should create and capitalize green banks by re-programing existing state level support for renewable energy. Establishment of state green banks creates sustainable low cost financing for renewable energy.
Berlin, Coalition for Green Capital policy and planning vice president, 2011
(Kenneth, “Creating State Green Banks: How New Ways to Finance Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Can Reduce the Cost of Clean Energy and Replace Expiring Federal Credits and Subsidies”, http://www.stateinnovation.org/Events/Event-Listing/Policy-Directors-Annual-Meeting-2011.aspx, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) Transitioning to a clean … energy efficiency projects. 2NC - A2: Theory - Lit checks – State action shapes all areas of energy policy
Marshall et al, ClimateWire reporter, 10
(Christa, EandE reporter. Peter Behr. “Regional and State Interests May Dominate Future Climate and Energy Policy.” 7-26. http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2010/07/26/26climatewire-regional-and-state-interests-may-dominate-fu-43090.html?pagewanted=all. Accessed: 8/13/2012. ADC)
The failure of climate … interests and policies 3. State research is better for education.
Watkins, Research Assistant, Mathematica Policy Research, 12
(Miles Wingfield, former Research Assistant at Wesleyan University, “Party in the House? Examining the Effects of Political Control on State Government Spending,” April 2012, http://wesscholar.wesleyan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1796andcontext=etd_hon_theses, accessed 8-30-12, ara) Focusing on … (Katz and Bradley 2011). 2NC - A2: Perm Only the CP alone overcomes-it’s key to project sustainability.
Muro et al., Metropolitcan Policy Program policy director, 2011
(Mark, “Banking on Green Growth in Connecticut: Using Green Banks to Support Innovation”, 6-28, http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/the-avenue/posts/2011/06/28-green-connecticut-muro, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) The problem Connecticut’s innovation addresses is … of these ideas appears near to implementation. States can generate capital-empirics
Malewitz, Pew Center Stateline staff writer, 2012
(Jim, “As Washington Gridlock Persists, States Get Creative in Funding Renewable Energy”, 4-27, http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/as-washington-gridlock-persists-states-get-creative-in-funding-renewable-energy-85899383075, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) The Connecticut program was a large influence on …generate renewable energy or increase efficiency. 2NC - Solvency Extensions 4. Only the CP facilitates innovation-that’s key.
Victor, UC San Diego IR professor, 2011
(David, “The Crisis in Clean Energy”, Foreign Affairs; Jul/Aug2011, Vol. 90 Issue 4, p112-12, ebsco, ldg) THE CLEAN-ENERGY business, like many … at scale, compete with traditional energy sources. 5. CP boosts small businesses-they’re key
Morford, InsideClimate News, 2009
(Stacy, “Federal Loan Rules Stymie Innovation by Shutting Out Small Businesses”, 3-2, http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20090302/federal-loan-rules-stymie-innovation-shutting-out-small-businesses, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) In the United States right now, small, innovative … get his plan in front of the Obama administration. 6. Plan’s incentive is insufficient-only the CP loosens the credit supply.
Kaminker, Office of the Director OECD Environment Directorate economist, 2012
(Christopher, “The Role Of Institutional Investors In Financing Clean Energy”, http://www.oecd.org/insurance/privatepensions/WP_23_TheRoleOfInstitutionalInvestorsInFinancingCleanEnergy.pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) Decarbonising the world’s energy system ..funds required for clean energy projects more specifically. 6. CP utilizes pension funds
Kaminker, Office of the Director OECD Environment Directorate economist, 2011
(Christopher, “The Role of Pension Funds in Financing Green Growth Initiatives”, online pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) There are also specific problems with the financing mechanisms … that the broad universe of pension assets will be tapped. 7. That’s key-need billions in investment.
Kaminker, Office of the Director OECD Environment Directorate economist, 2011
(Christopher, “The Role of Pension Funds in Financing Green Growth Initiatives”, online pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) Table 1 illustrates some of the financing and investment levels …, given the potential for growth and diversification of pension assets in these countries. 8. CP attracts institutional investors
Kaminker, Office of the Director OECD Environment Directorate economist, 2012
(Christopher, “The Role Of Institutional Investors In Financing Clean Energy”, http://www.oecd.org/insurance/privatepensions/WP_23_TheRoleOfInstitutionalInvestorsInFinancingCleanEnergy.pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) There is also a lack of debt instruments … up less than 3% of green asset financing. 56 9. That creates 6 trillion in investment
Kaminker, Office of the Director OECD Environment Directorate economist, 2012
(Christopher, “The Role Of Institutional Investors In Financing Clean Energy”, http://www.oecd.org/insurance/privatepensions/WP_23_TheRoleOfInstitutionalInvestorsInFinancingCleanEnergy.pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) The WEF then reduce this total again … for long-term investors to employ. 7. Solves economy better-multiplier effect.
CEED 2009
(Community Enabled Economic Development, “Publicly Owned Green Banks”, http://www.ceedprogram.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=59, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg)
Capital and credit are the two key … into the local economy, the healthier the community. 8. Interest is better than tax credits
Cardwell, New York Times, 2012
(Diane, “Few Seize on a U.S. Bond Program Backing Green Energy”, 5-7, http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/few-seize-on-a-u-s-bond-program-backing-green-energy/, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) Investment bankers also had trouble … them to pay out taxable interest to investors. 9. Tax equity insufficient.
Mendelsohn et al., NREL Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group, 2012
(Michael, “Mobilizing Public Markets to Finance Renewable Energy Projects: Insights from Expert Stakeholders”, June, http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/55021.pdf, DOA: 9-11-12, ldg) Tax equity investment for renewables, … a broader, more diverse pool of investors. |
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1NC The DOD is modernizing to focus on Asia now --- budget cuts threaten to undermine the pivot
Chaffin, National Bureau of Asian Research intern, 2012
(Greg, “An Interview with Thomas G. Mahnken”, 7-30, http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=265, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The current debate …friends to make that posture a reality. Power purchase agreements inflate cost of energy—cause tradeoffs with key capabilities undermining the military
Spencer, Heritage Economic Policy Studies nuclear energy research fellow, 2011
(Jack, “Capability, Not Politics, Should Drive DOD Energy Research” 6-22, www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/06/capability-not-politics-should-drive-dod-energy-research, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) Do not … less capable military. Pivot is key to contain China`s rise and prevent Asian instability.
Colby, Center for Naval Analyses research analyst, 2011
(Elbridge, “Why the U.S. Needs its Liberal Empire,” 8-10, http://thediplomat.com/2011/08/10/why-us-needs-its-liberal-empire, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) But, in part due to … emphasis on the Middle East. Asia collapse goes nuclear.
Auslin, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, 2009
(Michael, “Averting Disaster Preventing the worst case scenario in Asia”, 2-5, http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/115jtnqw.asp?page=2, ldg) AS THEY DEAL … systems in the past. 1NR Most probable
Campbell et al., Center for a New American Security co-founder, 2008
(Kurt, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, “The Power of Balance: America in Asia”, June, http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/publications/CampbellPatelSingh_iAsia_June08.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) Asian investment is also … poor decision-making. 2. Magnitude-Alliances means the US gets draw in-only true scenario for global conflict
Ogura and Oh, Toyama University Political Economy Professor and West England University Bristol Business School International Business Senior Lecturer, 1997
Toshimaru and Ingyu, April, “Nuclear clouds over the Korean peninsula and Japan,” http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1132/is_n11_v48/ai_19693242/?tag=content;col1, DOA: 9-4-12, ldg) North Korea, South Korea, … escalate into a global conflagration. 3. Turns case – Triggers a massive arms race
Kemp, Nixon Center regional strategic programs director, 2010
(Geoffrey, The East Moves West: India, China, and Asia’s Growing Presence in the Middle East, pg 233-5, ldg) A third scenario, Asian …particularly nuclear terrorism. Goes nuclear
Cirincione, Carnegie nonproliferation project director, 2000
(Joseph, “The Asian Nuclear Reaction Chain”, Foreign Policy, 3-22, lexis, ldg) The blocks would fall … weapon since 1945. DoD budget aligned with DoD strategic guidance now—additional tradeoffs collapse the entire package
Harrison, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Priorities, 2012
(Todd, “Analysis Of The Fy 2013 Defense Budget And Sequestration”, 8-24, http://www.csbaonline.org/publications/2012/08/analysis-of-the-fy2013-defense-budget-and-sequestration/, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 … its strategic guidance. Full funding requirements magnify the link—the entire procurement costs are included in the FY13 defense budget
O’Rourke, CRS National Defense Foreign Affairs specialist, 2005
(Ronald, “Defense Procurement: Full Funding Policy — Background, Issues, and Options for Congress”, www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL31404.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) For DOD procurement … Congress or future Congresses. Makes tradeoffs likely
O’Rourke, CRS National Defense Foreign Affairs specialist, 2005
(Ronald, “Defense Procurement: Full Funding Policy — Background, Issues, and Options for Congress”, www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL31404.pdf, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) Alternative of Incremental Funding. … international security environment. Nuclear is uniquely cost-prohibitive—massive cost overruns
USA Today 2009
(“Cost overruns for reactors in the offing”, 8-1, lexis, ldg) The likely cost of electricity … policies in recent years." Resourced strategic guidance key to overall hegemony, and Asia and Middle East stability
Bensahel et al., PhD and CNAS Studies deputy director, 2012
(Nora, “You Can't Have It All”, 1-6, www.cnas.org/node/7641, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) On Thursday, President Barack … on the global stage. |
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1NC The United States Department of Defense should utilize incremental funding power purchase agreements for small modular nuclear reactors to supply power to military bases in the United States. Full-funding process is normal means – Congress is notified about the plan.
O’Rourke, CRS national defense specialist, 2007
(Ronald, “Defense Procurement: Full Funding Policy —Background, Issues, and Options for Congress”, 6-15, http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL31404.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) The full funding … Accountability Office, and DOD. Counterplan process independently reduces disruption, investment bias, and boosts flexibility in production economies of scale – only the counterplan solves the aff.
O’Rourke, CRS national defense specialist, 2007
(Ronald, “Defense Procurement: Full Funding Policy —Background, Issues, and Options for Congress”, 6-15, http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL31404.pdf, DOA: 9-27-12, ldg) A principal effect of the … become unnecessary or inappropriate. Plan guarantees tradeoffs
Miguel et al., Naval Postgraduate School business and public policy professor, 2007
(Joseph, “Budget Scoring: An Impediment to Alternative Financing”, 9-6, http://calhoun.nps.edu/public/bitstream/handle/10945/602/NPS-GSBPP-07-011.pdf?sequence=1, DOA: 9-29-12, ldg) In an outright purchase: … through other means. 2NC CP solves better-reduces waste
Lexington Institute 2012
(“Meeting the DoD Sequestration Level Cost Cuts Without Cutting Strategy, Programs or Readiness”, April, http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/library/resources/documents/Defense/MeetingDoDSequestrationLevelCostCutsWithoutCuttingStrategyProgramsorReadiness.pdf, DOA: 9-29-12, ldg) Related to the … touches to a warship. No impact to uncertainty and not cutoff
Birkler, RAND Senior Management Systems Analyst, 2002
(John, “Options for Funding AIRCRAFT CARRIERS”, http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monograph_reports/2005/MR1526.pdf, DOA: 9-29-12, ldg)
Two factors might act … multibillion-dollar lump sums.6 Plan forces a tradeoff-CP competes by not guaranteeing full allotment of funds
Miguel et al., Naval Postgraduate School business and public policy professor, 2007
(Joseph, “Budget Scoring: An Impediment to Alternative Financing”, 9-6, http://calhoun.nps.edu/public/bitstream/handle/10945/602/NPS-GSBPP-07-011.pdf?sequence=1, DOA: 9-29-12, ldg) The conventional method of … that determine their cost. CP doesn’t mandate future completion but results in it
O'Rourke CRS naval affairs specialist, 2012
(Ronald, “Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress”, 6-27, http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R41909.pdf, DOA: 9-29-12, ldg) What gives the contractor … the contractor whole.)10 |
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1NC - SMRs are too costly – stunts industry growth
Daryan Energy, 2012
(January 3rd, 2012. “Part 10 – Small modular reactors and mass production options”, http://daryanenergyblog.wordpress.com/ca/part-10-smallreactors-mass-prod/, 8/30/12, atl)
So there are a host … more expensive too.
2. Multiple avenues for cost overruns-that deters investment or means the energy isn’t competitive.
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) The costs of nuclear …vigorous analysis (Joskow 2006b). 3. SMRs can’t be commercialized-multiple barriers
Magwood, NRC commissioner, 2011
(William, “Economics And Safety Of Modular Reactors; Committee: Senate Appropriations; Subcommittee: Energy And Water Development”, 7-14, CQ Congressional Testimony, lexis, ldg) That is not to say … and schedule estimates. 2NC Overruns and delays deter investment even with federal support
Kessides, World Bank's Development Research Group Lead Economist, 09
(Ioannis, “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy Policy: Promises and Perils” Advance Access publication July 30, 2009 25:323–362, 6/28/12, atl) Until recently, no … of nuclear power. Investors won’t take the risk-they know projects fail even with federal support.
Severance, Grand Junction CPA in natural gas markets, 09
(Craig A., former Assistant to the Chairman and to Commerce Counsel, Iowa State Commerce Commission, "Business Risks and Costs of New Nuclear Power”, http://www.nirs.org/neconomics/nuclearcosts2009.pdf, 7/5/12, atl) In the early 1960's… options available to a utility. |
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DOD implementation fails- cost overruns, delays, lack of accountability
Carper, Senator, 12
(Thomas R. D-DE, “Department of Defense Inspector General Details Problem with New Billion Dollar Accounting Systems; Schedule Slippages and Cost-Overruns Continue; Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-DE) News Release,” 7-14-12, Congressional Documents and Publications, accessed l/n 9-15-12, mee) Today, Sen. … among other needs. Military use of nuclear fails- too expensive, has to be backed up, less convenient
Lovins, RMI founder, 12
(Armory B., Rocky Mountain Institute, “Lovins addresses New Nuclear Power for DOD (Q&A 3 of 3),” 5-10-12, da 9-15-12, http://dodenergy.blogspot.com/2010/05/lovins-addresses-new-nuclear-power-for_12.html, mee) Question 3: Are there … rejected by the marketplace. |
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1NC - SMRs aren’t safer
Lyman, Senior Scientist in the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, 12
(Edwin, May 9, 2012, Small Modular Reactor Panel Discussion Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Summary Prepared by Derek Updegraff, Rebecca Lordan, Pierce Corden Dirksen--‐366, 8/30/12, atl)
The last panelist, … of safety and proliferation. 2. Microgrids solve DOD vulnerability
Pike Research 2011
(market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets, “Military Microgrid Capacity to Experience More than 700% Growth by 2017”, 9-16, http://www.pikeresearch.com/newsroom/military-microgrid-capacity-to-experience-more-than-700-growth-by-2017, DOA: 9-16-12, ldg) Military Microgrid Capacity …, Boeing, and Eaton. The status quo solves – substantial new upgrades, backup generators and microgrid adoption
Aimone, Secretary of Defense Installations and Environment Business Enterprise Integration Office Director, 9-12
(Michael, Congressional Testimony, 9-12-12, http://homeland.house.gov/sites/homeland.house.gov/files/Testimony%20-%20Aimone.pdf, accessed 10-6-12, ZML) DoD’s facility energy … several other installations. 2. Doomsday scenarios are false-government is miles ahead.
Green, Washington Monthly editor, 2002
(Joshua, “The Myth of Cyberterrorism”, November, http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2001/0211.green.html, ldg)
Green ‘2 (Joshua, Editor, Washington Monthly, “The Myth of Cyberterrorism”, November, http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2001/0211.green.html) When ordinary people … infrared copiers and faxes 2NC Grid is resilient and sustainable
Clark, Chenega Federal Systems senior analyst, 2012
(Paul, “The Risk of Disruption or Destruction of Critical U.S. Infrastructure by an Offensive Cyber Attack”, 4-28, http://americanmilitary.academia.edu/PaulClark/Papers/1600738/The_Risk_of_Disruption_or_Destruction_of_Critical_U.S._Infrastructure_by_an_Offensive_Cyber_Attack, DOA: 9-26-12, ldg) In 2003, a simple … Governmental Affairs 2012). |
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Warming not real-negative feedbacks.
Ebell, CEI Center for Energy and Environment director, 2012
(Myron, "CEI's Ebell: Climate Data Proves Global Warming Alarmists Have Lost the Debate; Fortunately For Them There's the Liberal Media”, 5-2, http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb-staff/2012/05/02/ceis-ebell-climate-data-proves-global-warming-alarmists-have-lost-debate-f, DOA: 5-24-12, ldg) Justin Gillis of the New York Times has written a long article …. skeptics is close to done and the alarmists have lost. Warming won’t cause extinction
Barrett, professor of natural resource economics, 07
(Scott, at Columbia University, “Why Cooperate? The Incentive to Supply Global Public Goods”, pg. Introduction) NJR First, climate change does not threaten … would have done much more about it by now. Dangerous climate change inevitable-most comprehensive accounts.
Anderson et al., Tyndall Centre for Climate Change research professor, 2011
(Kevin, “Beyond ‘dangerous’ climate change: emission scenarios for a new world”, Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A January 13, 2011 369 20-44, DOA: 6-5-12, ldg) In relation to the first two issues, the Copenhagen … analyses, particularly those directly informing policy. |
| 10/14/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Soft power is counterproductive- results in resentment and blowback
Gray, Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies, 11
(Colin S, Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies at the University of Reading, England, and Founder of the National Institute for Public Policy, “Hard Power And Soft Power: The Utility Of Military Force as An Instrument Of Policy In The 21st Century”, April, Accessed 9-21-11, http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=1059) NJR 7. Soft power lends itself too easily to …some instances replace military force. Doesn’t solve- soft power is hard to use
Kroenig, Professor of Government, et al. 10
(Matthew, at Georgetown University, and Melissa McAdam and Steven Weber professors at UC Berkeley, November, “Taking Soft Power Seriously”, Accessed 9-21-11 http://www.matthewkroenig.com/Kroenig_Taking_Soft_Power_Seriously.pdf) NJR Foreign policy actors have many reasons to … against the use of military force, for example. |
| 11/18/2012 | Tournament: App State | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge: Webb, Ottawa, law lecturer, 1993 (Kernaghan, “Thumbs, Fingers, and Pushing on String: Legal Accountability in the Use of Federal Financial Incentives”, 31 Alta. L. Rev. 501, lexis, ldg) In this paper, … are not incentives. Viterbo, Torino law professor, 2012 (Annamaria, International Economic Law and Monetary Measures: Limitations to States' Sovereignty and Dispute, pg. 166, ldg) In order to distinguish … for all purposes. 1NR ‘Restrictions’ must be direct and immediate limitations on freedom – otherwise it is simply a regulation
Veeraswami, former India Madras High Court chief justice, 1966
(CJ, “T.M. Kannappa Mudaliar And Ors. vs The State Of Madras” Majority opinion, http://www.indiankanoon.org/doc/838831/, DOA: 10-1-12, ldg) The collection of a …. v. State of Rajasthan. “On” requires direct relation
Dictionary.com
(“On,” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/on) on [on, … the label on the package. It is not about the effect – it is about the process. If it is possible to produce energy than it is not a restriction
CEPR 2011
(Center for Economic and Policy Research, “Federal Regulations Restrict the Use of Government Subsidized Student Loans, Not Private Colleges,” 6-2, http://www.cepr.net/index.php/blogs/beat-the-press/federal-regulations-restrict-the-use-of-government-subsidized-student-loans-not-private-colleges, DOA: 10-1-12, ldg) The Washington Post, … government for this purpose. Restrictions must be a formal prohibition, not an inducement
Groves, Royal Institute of British Architects legal advisor, 1997
(Peter, Sourcebook on Intellectual Property Law, pg 249-50, ldg) Then I come to … what the effect will be. Restrictions on production must mandate a decrease in the quantity produced
Anell, WTO panel chairman, 1989
( "To examine, in the light of the relevant GATT provisions, the matter referred to the CONTRACTING PARTIES by the United States in document L/6445 and to make such findings as will assist the CONTRACTING PARTIES in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in Article XXIII:2." 3. On 3 April 1989, the Council was informed that agreement had been reached on the following composition of the Panel (C/164): Composition Chairman: Mr. Lars E.R. Anell Members: Mr. Hugh W. Bartlett Mrs. Carmen Luz Guarda CANADA - IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON ICE CREAM AND YOGHURT Report of the Panel adopted at the Forty-fifth Session of the CONTRACTING PARTIES on 5 December 1989 (L/6568 - 36S/68) http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/88icecrm.pdf, DOA:9-27-12, ldg) The United States … all government measures. |
| 11/18/2012 | Tournament: App State | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge:
1NC Deal on fiscal cliff coming now Cookhttp://www.nationaljournal.com/reporters/bio/137**, National Journal, 11-8-12 (Nancy, “To Avert a Fiscal-Cliff Catastrophe, Someone Has to Blink,” http:~/~/www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/com/magazine/to-avert-a-fiscal-cliff-catastrophe-someone-has-to-blink-20121108, DOA: 11-9-12, ads) Since Tuesday, the … compromise,” Holtz-Eakin says. Dinan, Washington Times, 11/7 (Steven, November 7, 2012, “McConnell: Obama needs to avoid fiscal cliff” http://times247.com/articles/mcconnell-pressure-s-on-obama-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff, 11/8/12, atl) Sen. Mitch McConnell, … Republican Party," he said. Schirach, Georgetown University Graduate Program of the School of Foreign Service adjunct professor, 12 (Paolo von, Atlantic Council former senior research fellow. “Grim Prospects For Renewable Energy In The US – Subsidies Politically Unpopular – Natural Gas A Much Cheaper Alternative – USG Should Focus On RandD.” 5-11. http:~/~/schirachreport.com/index.php/2012/05/11/grim-prospects-for-renewable-energy-in-the-us-subsidies-politically-unpopular-natural-gas-a-much-cheaper-alternative-usg-should-focus-on-rd/http://schirachreport.com/index.php/2012/05/11/grim-prospects-for-renewable-energy-in-the-us-subsidies-politically-unpopular-natural-gas-a-much-cheaper-alternative-usg-should-focus-on-rd/. Accessed: 11/06/2012. ADC) WASHINGTON – American enthusiasm … level of commitment. NAM, 12 (October 26, 2012, National Association of Manufacturers, “Fiscal shock America’s Economic Crisis Executive Summary” http://www.nam.org/~/media/45A37479471D4EB1AA3804DE86AECD1A.ashx, 11/6/12, atl) Manufacturers and other …standards in the United States. Economic decline leads to nuclear war Auslin and Lachman, scholar and fellow at American Enterprise Institute, 2009 (Michael and Desmond, “The Global Economy Unravels”, 3-6, http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/06/global-economy-unravels-opinions-contributors-g20.html, ldg) The threat of … coalesce into a big bang. 1NR Deal will happen now AND GOP will give Boehner negotiating room
CNN, 11-8-12
(“With 'fiscal cliff' looming, Congress facing compromise or confrontation,” http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/07/politics/fiscal-cliff/index.html, DOA: 11-8-12, ads) That's at odds … offered last summer. Both sides are willing to work for a solution now – Obama is key
Wilson, CBS News, 11-8-12
(Mark, “Biden: Dems would compromise on "fiscal cliff" http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57546805/biden-dems-would-compromise-on-fiscal-cliff/, DOA: 11-8-12, ads) Vice President Biden … it or leave it."' Obama has political capital – only one who can lead
Kalb, Brookings Institution Think Tank, 11-08
(Marvin, “An Overture to Romney”, 11/08/12, da: 11/08/12, http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/up-front/posts/2012/11/08-romney-kalb, lmm) Conservative critics, gloomy … no one else should lead. PC is key to a compromise
Taylor, Associated Press, 11-9-12
(Andrew, “President Obama approaches 'fiscal cliff' days after victory,” http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615184/Obama-approaches-fiscal-cliff-days-after-victory.html?pg=1, DOA: 11-9-12, ads) "I'm proposing that … statement from the White House. Obama is key to the deal
McKinnon, WSJ Correspondent, 11-09
(John, “Boehner, Obama Start To Agree: Limiting Tax Breaks”, 11/09/12, da: 11/09/12, http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/11/09/boehner-obama-start-to-agree-limiting-tax-breaks/, lmm) Republican House Speaker … rates is the key to a deal. Obama has political capital and must use it to address fiscal cliff
Deligio, PT Correspondent, 11-09
(Tony, “Business Leaders: Obama Earned Mandate But Has To Lead”, 11/09/12, da: 11/09/12, http://www.plasticstoday.com/articles/business-leaders-obama-earned-mandate-has-lead-111620122, lmm) Barack Obama won a … mandate is to lead." Partisan divide for renewables
Eilperin et al, Washington Post staff writer, 11
(Juliet. John Cohen, WP polling editor. “Support for federal backing of renewables slips, driven by GOP skepticism.” 11-10. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/support-for-federal-backing-of-renewables-slips-driven-by-gop-skepticism/2011/11/10/gIQA97kX9M_story.html. Accessed: 11/06/2012. ADC)
Support for putting … from outlets such as Fox News. Renewables spur congressional opposition – deficit concerns and Solyndra
Cardwell, NY Times writer, 12
(Diane, "Energy Tax Breaks Proposed, Despite Waning Support for Subsidies," 1-26-12, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/business/energy-environment/clean-energy-projects-face-waning-subsidies.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0, accessed 11-2-12, mtf) Their efforts received … renewable power in particular. |
| 11/18/2012 | Tournament: App State | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge: 1. Solar doesn’t solve the economy – raises energy prices and fails to create jobsThorning, ACCF Senior Vice President, 11 (Margo, American Council for Capital Formation Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, "Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Hearing - "Alternative Energy Tax Incentives: The Effect of Short-Term Extensions on Alternative Technology Investment, Domestic Manufacturing, and Jobs."," Congressional Documents and Publications, 12-14-11, Factiva, accessed 7-16-12, mtf) Cost of Renewable Energy … subsidizing these industries. Wald, New York Times Staff Writer, 11 (Matthew, October 25, “Solar Power Industry Falls Short of Hopes in Job Creation,” http:~/~/www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/business/energy-environment/in-terms-of-jobs-solar-energy-lacks-power.html?pagewanted=html?pagewanted=all, d/a 7-31-12, ads) GOVERNMENT help for … successfully right now.” Styles, GSW Strategy Group Managing Director, 12 (Geoffrey, Managing Director of GSW Strategy Group, LLC, an energy and environmental strategy consulting firm, MBA and a BS in Chemical Engineering, "A Sign of Sanity in Solar Manufacturing," Energy Tribune, 7-11-12, http://www.energytribune.com/articles.cfm/11154/A-Sign-of-Sanity-in-Solar-Manufacturing, accessed 7-17-12, mtf) I've been writing … Abound Solar for taxpayers. Trigaux, USFSP graduate student, 12 (David, Graduate Student at USF St. Petersburg, Field Coordinator at Nina Hayden For Congress, former Research Assistant at University of South Florida St. Petersburg, former Research Intern at the Publishing Division at Library of Congress, B.A. in Political Science, History, Spanish, Environmental Science, former President of USF Debate at University of South Florida, "“The U.S., China and Rare Earth Metals” : The Future Of Green Technology, Military Tech, and a Potential Achilles Heel to American Hegemony.," University of South Florida-St. Petersburg, 5-2-12, Honors Thesis, Thesis Director: Thomas Smith, Ph. D. Professor of Political Theory, College of Arts and Sciences, http://dspace.nelson.usf.edu/xmlui/handle/10806/4632, accessed 7-20-12, mtf) Rare earth metals are … technological superiority possible. 5. The use of the political to answer the call of ethics causes the political to make itself indispensable in a never ending cycle of control—legal institutions co-opt social activism and shift unique individuals to the position of generic citizens, eliminating genuine relationships.Hershock, Project Fellow at the EastWest Center, 1999 (Peter D., , Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii, "Changing the Way Society Changes: Transposing Social Activism into a Dramatic Key", Journal of Buddhist Ethics 6, p 158-150, http://jbe.gold.ac.uk/6/hershock991.pdf) cnb I have argued at … so is its future. 6. White Supremacy depends on a system of cultural hegemony to gain and maintain support for its values, norms, perceptions and beliefs – partial breaks away from this culture is accepted as a whole and prevents any type of radical change – only a radical challenge can create a disruption and allow for a new culture and or ideology Bernazzoli, BA in International Politics and an MA in Political Geography and a doctoral student focusing on local processes and mechanisms of militarization in American society and Flint, associate professor of geography and director of the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security at the University of Illinois, author of Introduction to Geopolitics and Political Geography: World-Economy, Nation-State, and Locality, and editor of the Geography of War and Peace. 2009 (Richelle M. and Colin, March 1, “Power, Place, and Militarism: Toward a Comparative Geographic Analysis of Militarization”, Geography Compass 3/1 (2009): pp. 393–411, http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121673085/PDFSTART) The Gramscian notion of … perpetuating the existing order’.x |
| 11/18/2012 | Tournament: App State | Round: 4 | Opponent: | Judge: Expansion of nuclear power devastates freshwater – waste disposal, fuel mining, and accidentsWilson, River Network's program on water and energy director, 12 (Wendy, June 27, 2012, “Burning Our Rivers”, The Water Footprint of Electricity, A River Network Report, 8/25/12, atl) Nearly 25% of the … power plant meltdown. Dudgeon et al, University of Hong Kong Ecology and Biodiversity professor, 6 (David, he has spent 30 years researching the ecology, biodiversity and conservation of the animals that inhabit streams and rivers, author of over 150 papers in international journals, with Angela H. Arthington, Mark O. Gessner, Zen-Ichiro Kawabata, Duncan J. Knowler, Christian Le´veˆque, Robert J. Naiman, Anne-He´le`ne Prieur-Richard, Doris Soto, Melanie L. J. Stiassny, and Caroline A. Sullivan, "Freshwater biodiversity: importance, threats, status and conservation challenges," Biological Reviews, 81.2, 2006, 163-82, Wiley Online Library, accessed 2-7-12, mss) Freshwater biodiversity is …Richter, 2003 ; Clark and King, 2004). |
| 11/18/2012 | Tournament: App State | Round: 4 | Opponent: | Judge: MacDonald and Parent, Williams College, University of Miami, pol sci assistant profs, 11 (Paul and Joseph, "Resurrecting Retrenchment: The Grand Strategic Consequences of U.S. Decline," May, Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, da 12-19-11, http:~/~/belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/macdonald-parent-may-2011-is-%20brief.pdf) mee Declining great powers … reassuring allies. Buzan, London School of Economics IR prof, 11 (Barry, "The Inaugural Kenneth N. Waltz Annual Lecture A World Order Without Superpowers Decentred Globalism," International Relations, March 2011, vol. 25 no. 1 pages 3-25, da 12-19-11, Sage Publications) mee In what follows I … to great power status. 5. Hegemony triggers conflicts around the globe and undermines cooperation-culminates in extinction.Boggs, National University social science professor, 2005 (Carl, “Planetary Politics: human rights, terror, and global society” ed. Stephen Eric Bronner, pg 80-1, ldg) A potentially … to be disastrous |
| 11/19/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Czinkota et al., Georgetown Business professor, 2009 (Michael, Fundamentals of International Business, pg 69, ldg) Incentives offered by … investments in infrastructure facilities. Moran, Center for Global Development non-resident fellow, 1986 (Theodore, Investing in Development: New Roles for Private Capital?, pg 29, ldg) Guisinger finds that … of individual government instruments. |
| 11/19/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
CP Text The fifty United States state governments and all relevant territories should Insert plan mandates CP 1NC Solvency States solve-better innovation and flexibilityCarley, Graduate Fellow, Center for Sustainable Energy, Environment, and Economic Development, UNC, 10 (Sanya, Graduate Fellow, The Center for Sustainable Energy, Environment, and Economic Development, UNC Chapel Hill, Energy Program Specialist, The Wisconsin Public Utility Institute, 2005-06, “Electricity Diversification, Decentralization, And Decarbonization: The Role Of U.S. State Energy Policy” 2010, https://cdr.lib.unc.edu/record;jsessionid=77C109DBD786C00A749A6D1236696A50?id=uuid%3A4c318329-cbdd-4fd4-b791-90182e820062, accessed 8-13-12, ara)
2NC Federal policies crowd out states – reduces demand for state action
Adler, Co-Director and Professor of Law Western Reserve University School of Law, 07
(Jonathan, “When Is Two A Crowd? The Impact Of Federal Action On State Environmental Regulation”, 2007, da: 9-29-12, http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/elr/vol31_1/adler.pdf, lmm) A second potential … be without it. [*102] Perm fails – preemption means it’s net worse
Leshy, Professor of Law University of California Hastings College of Law, 04
(John, “Natural Resources Policy in the Bush Administration: an Outsider's Somewhat Jaundiced Assessment”, Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum, 04-04, da: 9-29-12, Lexis Nexis, lmm) Traditional conservative principles… for energy facilities. n42’ They can only defend federal action
Webster’s 76
(New International Dictionary Unabridged, p. 883) Federal government. Of … states or provinces). States solve international perception – outweighs federal influence
Peterson & Rose, CCS founder & WVU professor, 6
(Thomas D. Peterson, founder of The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS), Master of Environmental Management with a concentration in Natural Resource Economics and Policy from Duke University, served as Adjunct Professor/Teaching Fellow at the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies/Global Security Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Government, former economist with the EPA, and Adam Z. Rose, PhD in economics from Cornell, Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events, University of Southern California, former Professor, Department of Mineral Resource Economics, West Virginia University, “Reducing conflicts between climate policy and energy policy in the US: The important role of the states,” 1-4-06, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421505003162, accessed 8-14-12, ara) There are a number … a great deal to gain. States solve best – constant cash flow guaranteed keeps capital costs low and sends positive signal to investors
NEI 09
(Nuclear Energy Institute, “Policies That Support Power Plant Development”, 10-09, da: 9-27-12, http://www.nei.org/resourcesandstats/documentlibrary/newplants/factsheet/policiessupportnewplantdevelopment/?print=true, lmm) Several states have … for consumers lower. CP more efficient – federal bureaucracy dooms the plan – no solvency
Bryner, Professor Department of Political Science Brigham Young University, 02
(Gary C., “Policy Devolution and Environmental Law: Exploring the Transition to Sustainable Development” Environmental Outlook Journal, 08-02, da: 09-28-12, Lexis Nexis, lmm) Devolution theory calls … more ambitious limits. n18 Empirical success proves.
Koch, USA Today reporter, 11
(Wendy. “U.S. states lead on energy efficiency, lower utility bills.” 6-20. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2011/06/us-states-energy-efficiency-gains/1#.UCk67cqfjK0. Accessed: 8/13/2012. ADC) As Congress remains …, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Theory - States at the core of the topic – jurisdictional questions key to energy production debates
Kay, Senior Extension Associate with Community & Regional Development Institute, 12
(David, “Energy Federalism: Who Decides?, 07-12, da: 9-27-12, http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/cals/devsoc/outreach/cardi/programs/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=1071714, lmm)
Questions about energy … an increasingly dense tangle. 2. Turns decision making – policy decisions lack meaning if they ignore the states’ role
Kay, Senior Extension Associate with Community & Regional Development Institute, 12
(David, “Energy Federalism: Who Decides?, 07-12, da: 9-27-12, http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/cals/devsoc/outreach/cardi/programs/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=1071714, lmm) New Yorkers are “spilling … short term tactical arguments. 3. Their interpretation is wrong – no one person can role play the federal government – kills education
Rabe, Ford School at Michigan Professor of Public Policy 08
(Barry, “States on Steroids: The Intergovernmental Odyssey of American Climate Policy”, Review of Policy Research, Vol. 25 Issue 2, 03-08 da: 9-27-12, lmm) Climate change has conventionally … (Selin & VanDeveer, 2007). 4. CP is real world-NGA acts together on energy issues
ENN, 1
(Environmental News Network, “Governors Want State, Local Input into National Energy Plans”, Lexis Nexis, 8-17-01, da: 9-27-12, lmm) The governors of … list of 10 principles The 50 states can act in uniformity – interstate compacts prove
Mountjoy, The Council of State Governments’ National Center for Interstate Compacts director, 04
(John J. “Solutions for States: Interstate Compacts as a Tool.” 2004. http://www.csg.org/knowledgecenter/docs/ncic/SolutionsForStates.pdf. Accessed: 8/14/2012. ADC) Interstate compacts are … state relations and activities. Have developments in the ... or generation assets. |
| 01/06/2013 | Tournament: USC | Round: 3 | Opponent: | Judge:
1NC (Nuclear Aff) Immigration will pass and Obama PC key TPM Livewire, 1-3 ("Report: Obama To Make Push For Immigration Reform This Month," 1-3-13, http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/report-obama-to-make-push-for-immigration-reform, accessed 1/3/13) mph President Barack Obama is … majority," the aide said. Plan drains capital and causes an immediate fight Szondy, former university lecturer in history and archeology, 12 (David, award winning freelance writer for Gizmag, a science magazine, February 16, 2012, “Feature: Small modular nuclear reactors - the future of energy?” http://www.gizmag.com/small-modular-nuclear-reactors/20860/, 11-1-12, ara,) language modified The problem is … to overseas manufacturers. Immigration reform key to solving the nursing shortage Hanlon Law Group, 2012 (“Nursing Shortage Should Be Top Priority in Health Care and Immigration Reform,” www.visaandgreencard.com/CM/Articles/Nursing-Shortage.asp, d/a 1-3-13, ads) As policymakers, special … broken US health care system. Nursing shortage impedes efforts to prepare for bioterror attacks Oncology Times, 07 (“Reps. Capps, LaTourette Call for Increased Funding of Nurse Education Programs,” http://journals.lww.com/oncology-times/Fulltext/2007/07100/Eye_on_Washington.4.aspx, d/a 1-3-13, ads) Nurses also are … to preparedness efforts. Bioweapon use spreads globally and causes extinction – outweighs nuclear weapons Steinbruner, Brookings Senior Fellow, 1997 (John, Brookings chair in international security and vice chair of the committee on international security and arms control of the National Academy of Sciences, “Biological weapons: a plague upon all houses,” d/a 1-3-13, ads) Although human pathogens … not necessarily its outer limit. 2NC Pushing nuclear fractures both parties Dimock, Pew Research Center, 6 (Michael, "Both Reds and Blues Go Green on Energy," 2-28-06, http://pewresearch.org/pubs/8/both-reds-and-blues-go-green-on-energy, accessed 11-4-12, mtf) But other proposals … on policy alternatives. PC is key Dallas Morning News, 1-2-13 (“Editorial: Actions must match Obama’s immigration pledge,” http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20130102-editorial-actions-must-match-obamas-immigration-pledge.ece, d/a 1-3-13, ads) The president’s words to … interview on Meet the Press Sunday Obama’s leadership is key Politico, 1-2-13 (“New Congress with same old problems,” http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/new-congress-with-the-same-old-problems-85706.html?hp=l1, d/a 1-3-13, ads) “We’ve got to look … party-fueled Republican conference. Obama’s victories increase his opposition- he’s already done too many controversial things amidst government mistrust Purdum, national editor, 10 (Tom, national editor at Vanity Fair, Obama Is Suffering Because of His Achievements, Not Despite Them,” 12-20-10, Vanity Fair, da 11-9-12, http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/12/obama-is-suffering-because-of-his-achievements-not-despite-them, mee) With this weekend’s …, to the American public. Immigration reform will pass now --- top priority and other issues don’t thump. Huffington Post, 1-2-13 (Obama's Immigration Reform Push To Begin This Month, www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/obama-immigration-reform_n_2398507.html, d/a 1-3-13, ads) Despite a bruising … 'Kumbaya,'" Sharry said. Biden is key to gun reform not Obama Kaster, The Daily Beast Reporter, 12-30-12 (Carolyn, “Biden and NRA Butt Heads,” http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/12/30/biden-and-nra-butt-heads.html, d/a 1-3-13, ads) We’re all watching, …Biden owns two shotguns. It’s the top of the docket, Obama will spend capital, and it will pass Kludt, TalkingPointsMemo Staff Writer, 1-3-13 (Tom, “Report: Obama To Make Push For Immigration Reform This Month,” http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/report-obama-to-make-push-for-immigration-reform, d/a 1-3-13, ads) President Barack Obama … majority," the aide said. |
| 01/06/2013 | Tournament: USC | Round: 6 | Opponent: | Judge: Debt ceiling compromise likely now but Obama has to maintain the political upper hand to avoid economic collapse.Klein, Washington Post politics writer, 1-2-13 (Ezra, “The lessons of the fiscal cliff”, http:~/~/www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/01/02/the-lessons-of-the-fiscal-cliff/?wprss=rss_com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/01/02/the-lessons-of-the-fiscal-cliff/?wprss=rss_ezra-klein, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) There is a narrative in …, unleashing economic havoc. Top of the docket and PC is keyFeehery, Quinn Gillespie and Associates government affairs director, 1-2-13 (John, “The Clock”, http:~/~/www.thefeeherytheory.com/2013/01/02/the-clock/http://www.thefeeherytheory.com/2013/01/02/the-clock/, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) The small tax … through the Congress. Merlini, Center on the United States and Europe nonresident senior fellow, 2011 (Cesare, “A Post-Secular World?”, Survival, 53.2, ebsco, ldg) Two neatly opposed … such as unbridled nationalism. 1NR Judis, New Republic, 1-3-13 (John, “Obama Wasn't Rolled. He Won!”, www.tnr.com/blog/plank/111573/com/blog/plank/111573/obama-didnt-get-rolled-the-fiscal-cliff-in-fact-he-won, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) Secondly, Obama scored …did over fiscal cliff. Feldmann, CSM, 1-2-13 (Linda, “How Obama won and lost in 'fiscal cliff'”, lexis, ldg) But Obama's … violence and immigration reform. Zhou, Policy Mic, 12-27-12 (Dillon, “John Kerry Secretary of State: Obama Caved to GOP Pressure”, www.policymic.com/articles/21365/com/articles/21365/john-kerry-secretary-of-state-obama-caved-to-gop-pressure, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) As foreign policy … helms of the State Department. AP 1-2-13 (Associated Press, “Cliff averted, it's on to the next fiscal crisis”, http:~/~/www.star-telegram.com/2013/01/01/4517582/html, DOA; 1-3-13, ldg) The upshot? More … overhaul of health care. Altman, Time Magazine, 1-3-13 (Alex, “The Next Cliff: Another Round of Debt Brinkmanship Looms”, http:~/~/swampland.time.com/2013/01/03/the-next-cliff-another-round-of-debt-limit-brinkmanship-looms/http://swampland.time.com/2013/01/03/the-next-cliff-another-round-of-debt-limit-brinkmanship-looms/, DOA: 1-3-13, ldg) The economy wouldn’t … up all of them. Glantz, Market Connections, Inc. Research Services director, 1-2-13 (Dave, “Sequestration Deal: We Avoided Disaster, but Hardly a Victory”, http:~/~/fedconnects.com/index.php/2013/01/sequestration-deal-we-avoided-disaster-but-hardly-a-victory/http://fedconnects.com/index.php/2013/01/sequestration-deal-we-avoided-disaster-but-hardly-a-victory/, DOA: 1-3-13, ldg) With last night’s … legislative agenda to fruition. Kaster, The Daily Beast Reporter, 12-30-12 (Carolyn, “Biden and NRA Butt Heads,” http:~/~/www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/12/30/html, d/a 1-3-13, ads) We’re all watching, … owns two shotguns. Obama having the upper hand and controlling Dems is key to debt ceilingPolitico 1-3-13 (“President Obama's debt problem”, http:~/~/www.politico.com/story/2013/01/html, DOA: 1-3-13, ldg) President Barack Obama … elimination on corporations. Politico 1-1-13 (“Enjoy the fiscal cliff debate? Just wait for the debt ceiling”, http:~/~/dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=cfm?uuid=A4ED7193-AC63-44BA-A01C-31E5D9FC084B, DOA: 1-3-13, ldg) So while popular … unwillingness to address this issue.” Kuttner, Demos senior fellow, 2011 (Robert, “Barack Obama’s Theory of Power”, 5-16, http:~/~/prospect.org/cs/articles?article=barack_obamas_theory_of_org/cs/articles?article=barack_obamas_theory_of_power, DOA: 9-14-11, ldg) As the political … moves the public agenda. Purdum, national editor, 10 (Tom, national editor at Vanity Fair, Obama Is Suffering Because of His Achievements, Not Despite Them,” 12-20-10, Vanity Fair, da 11-9-12, http:~/~/www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/12/com/online/daily/2010/12/obama-is-suffering-because-of-his-achievements-not-despite-them, mee) With this weekend’s …, to the American public. Cillizza, Washington Post, 12-11-12 (Chris, “What Susan Rice can tell us about Obama’s second term”, www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/12/11/what-susan-rice-can-tell-us-about-obamas-second-term/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/12/11/what-susan-rice-can-tell-us-about-obamas-second-term/, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) President Obama continues to … prominent as Secretary of State.y Defaulting on debt destroys US primacy and leadershipSchake, research fellow at the Hoover Institution, 2009 (Kori, Managing American Hegemony: Essays on Power in a Time of Dominance, pg 20, ldg) Debt. Reducing our … of our own demist. Decline causes global great-power war, collapses trade and spreads economic nationalism and protectionismZhang et al., Carnegie Endowment researcher, 2011 (Yuhan, “America’s decline: A harbinger of conflict and rivalry”, 1-22, http:~/~/www.eastasiaforum.org/2011/01/22/americas-decline-a-harbinger-of-conflict-and-rivalry/http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2011/01/22/americas-decline-a-harbinger-of-conflict-and-rivalry/, DOA: 9-21-11, ldg) This does not …devoid of unrivalled US primacy. Economic decline causes isolationism and withdrawal- turns heg
Bremmer, Eurasia Group president, 7
(Ian, "In a sour mood," Canadian Business, l/n, accessed 11-13-11, mss) Election-year debates … the international agenda. Debt ceiling collapses the recovery-turns case because it decks investment
Masters, Council on Foreign relations online writer, 2012
(Jonathan, “U.S. Debt Ceiling: Costs and Consequences”, 12-6, http://www.cfr.org/international-finance/us-debt-ceiling-costs-consequences/p24751, DOA: 1-8-13, ldg) Most economists, including … education, and health care. 2nd downgrade is a game changer
Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor, 1-4-13
(Daniel, “The Debt Ceiling Debate: Worst-Case Scenario”, http://investorplace.com/investorpolitics/the-debt-ceiling-debate-worst-case-scenario/, DOA 1-4-13, ldg)
If this doesn’t … issue into their thinking. Collapses global financial markets
Goldfarb, Washington Post, 1-1-13
(Zachary, “Fiscal cliff’ deal does little to tame threats from debt ceiling, high unemployment rates”, www.washingtonpost.com/business/fiscal-cliff/fiscal-cliff-deal-does-little-to-tame-threats-from-debt-ceiling-high-unemployment-rates/2013/01/01/8e4c14aa-5393-11e2-bf3e-76c0a789346f_story.html, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) In many ways, … the global economy. Guarantees a recession
Gersten, Money Morning associate editor, 1-3-13
(Ben, “Why the U.S. Debt Ceiling Debate is a Bigger Deal than the Fiscal Cliff”, http://moneymorning.com/2013/01/03/why-the-u-s-debt-ceiling-debate-is-a-bigger-deal-than-the-fiscal-cliff/, DOA: 1-4-13, ldg) The last time the … inflation would rise. Failure to pass opens up US to cyberattacks
Sideman, Washington Technology, 11
(Alysha, the online content producer for Washington Technology, "Agencies must determine computer security teams in face of potential federal shutdown," 2-23-11, http://fcw.com/Articles/2011/02/23/Agencies-must-determine-computer-security-teams-in-face-of-shutdown.aspx?Page=1~~], accessed 1-5-13, mtf) With the WikiLeaks … Federal Computer Week. Extinction
Adhikari, Tech News World writer, 2009
(Richard, "Civilization's High Stakes Cyber-Struggle: Q&A With Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.)," Tech News World, 12-2-09, http://www.technewsworld.com/story/68787.html, accessed 2-22-12, mtf) The conflicts in …, ultimately, global civilization. |
| 01/15/2013 | Tournament: CSUF | Round: 4 | Opponent: | Judge: Sacrificial consumption is voided by being used as intellectual currency, transgression is impossible, and theory is dead, leaving only pragmatic action.Mann, 99 (Paul, Ph. D. and Professor at Pomona College, “Masocriticism,” p. 67-69, 1999, Accessed 10/5/12, CJB) I would like … A double fatality. The aff call to sacrifice themselves is corrupted with self-serving concerns for transcendence and the ballot—turns the K by preventing them from having a real sacrifice—vote neg to sacrifice the sacrifice.Keenan, Fairfield University Philosophy Professor, 2005 (Dennis, The Question of Sacrifice, IUP, accessed via NetLibrary, pg. 1-3, cab) Sacrifice sacrifice. Ours … its most extreme ramifications. Nancy, European Graduate School Philosophy Professor, 1991 (Jean-Luc, translated by Richard Livingston, "The Unsacrificeable," Yale French Studies 79, pg. 35-37, cab) Consequently, on the … proper sense, is unsacrificeable. DeBoer, 99 (Jason, Literary and Philosophical writer, “Bataille Versus Theory,” http:~/~/www.sauer-thompson.com/essays/Bataille%20Versus%20Theory,%20an%20essay%20by%20Jason%20DeBoer.com/essays/Bataille%20Versus%20Theory,%20an%20essay%20by%20Jason%20DeBoer.doc, Accessed 10/5/12, CJB) Georges Bataille organizes …the contemporary state of theory. |
| 01/15/2013 | Tournament: CSUF | Round: 4 | Opponent: | Judge:
1. The topic is defined by the phrase following the colon—the USFG is the agent of the resolution, not the individual debaters Webster’s Guide to Grammar and Writing 2k Use of a colon before a list or … the colon with a capital letter. ENCARTA WORLD ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA, 2006, p. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_1741500781/United_States_(Government).html United States Government, the …centered in Washington, D.C. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language04 ("should." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 20 Sep. 2006. Dictionary.com http:~/~/dictionary.reference.com/search?q=com/search?q=should) should (shd) Pronunciation Key aux.v. Past tense of shall Used to express obligation or duty: You should send her a note. Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy director and human rights practices professor, 04 (The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror, 20-21) There are two problems with a perfectionist … right might lead us to betray another. Ruth Shively, former professor of political science at Texas AandM, 2000 (Political Theory and Partisan Politics p. 181-2) The requirements given thus far are primarily … basic agreement or harmony. 2. Education- our framework solves fundamentalism and orthodoxy. Debate is progressive and not committed to an unethical ideologyEnglish et al, Schenley Park Debate Authors Working Group scholar, 7 (Eric, Stephen Lano, Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburg communications professor, Catherine Morrison, John Reif, and Carly Woods, “Debate as a Weapon of Mass Destruction,” June 2007, Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, www.pitt.edu/~~gordonm/JPubs/pdf) atw It is our position, however, that rather than … reflexivity in the face of fundamentalism. B. Exploding predictable limits neutralizes the discursive benefits to debate and renders their advocacy meaningless—only our interpretation preserves the revolutionary potential of a deliberative activity Ruth Shively, former professor of political science at Texas AandM, 2000 (Political Theory and Partisan Politics p. 180) Thus far, I have argued that if the ambiguists … who reject civility and democracy. Grossberg, University of Illinois communications research, speech and critical theory professor, 92 (Lawrence, we gotta get out of this place; popular conservatism and postmodern culture, 1992, 390-391) atw But this would mean that the Left could not … which condition people’s everyday practices. D. Role-playing the government is the only way to assess state action and acquire the knowledge to challenge itRyan Galloway, University of Georgia Debate Coach, February 21, 2001 Debate as a Dialectic, p. http:~/~/www.ndtceda.com/archives/200102/0588.html Second, dialectics are more persuasive … "We've found cold fusion! Viva le Revolution." |
| 02/05/2013 | Tournament: UGA | Round: 5 | Opponent: Emory CM | Judge: Seungown, Chung
Hagel will be confirmed but there’s no margin for error- Obama spin key to overcome Republican opposition Garrett, CBS News, 1-31 (Major, "WH: Hagel less than perfect but confirmation on track," 1-31-13, http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-34222_162-57567036-10391739/wh-hagel-less-than-perfect-but-confirmation-on-track/, accessed 2-1-13, mtf) While the White … didn't fall down. Bipartisan support to eliminate oil tax incentives now- desire to trim the deficit Daily, deputy energy editor of Politico, 10-19 (Matt, “Big Oil's tax breaks on table?,” 10-19-12, Politico, da 11-8-12, http:~/~/www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/82616.html, mee) One of … addressing taxes and spending. Hagel confirmation is critical to Afghan stability Arquilla, United States Naval Postgraduate School Special Operations Professor, 13 (John, degrees in international relations from Rosary College (BA 1975) and Stanford University (MA 1989, PhD 1991), he has been teaching in the special operations program at the United States Naval Postgraduate School since 1993. He also serves as chairman of the Defense Analysis department. Dr. Arquilla’s teaching interests revolve around the history of irregular warfare, terrorism, and the implications of the information age for society and security, Arquilla worked as a consultant to General Norman Schwarzkopf during Operation Desert Storm, as part of a group of RAND analysts assigned to him, January 15, 2013, “For Defense, Less Beef, More Chuck”, http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/01/14/for_defense_less_beef_more_chuck?page=0,1, 1/16/13, atl) War is not a …guides him today. Afghan success prevents global nuclear war Carafano, Heritage Foundation senior research fellow, 10 (James Jay, directs its Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, “Con: Obama must win fast in Afghanistan or risk new wars across the globe,” Jan 2 http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/jan/02/con-obama-must-win-fast-afghanistan-or-risk-new-war/, 1/16/13, atl) We can expect …interests of its nations. |
