| 09/22/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge: |
| 09/22/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge: Council on Foreign Relations, 12 (July 5, 2012, “The Global Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime”, http://www.cfr.org/proliferation/global-nuclear-nonproliferation-regime/p18984, 9/19/12, atl) Nuclear weapons proliferation, … to Iran and North Korea. Revitalizing a strong nuclear industry is critical to maintain our position as the global gold standard for safe nuclear power practices – ensures modeling practices and trade leveragesMiller, Bipartisan Policy Co-Chair for the Nuclear Initiative, 12 (Dr. Warren F. “Pete” e-, Former DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Senator Pete Domenici, July 2012, “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Nuclear Energy in the United States”, http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Leadership%20in%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Markets.pdf, 8/14/12, atl) Several other countries, … and deployment (RDandD) programs. Failure to develop a strong civilian industry brackets the US out of future nuclear markets and destroys nonproliferation effortsBengelsdorf, Consultant and former director of both key State and Energy Department offices that are concerned with international nuclear and nonproliferation affairs, 07 (Harold, “The U.S. Domestic Civil Nuclear Infrastructure and U.S. Nonproliferation Policy” The U.S. Domestic Civil Nuclear Infrastructure AND U.S. Nonproliferation Policy, May 2007, 6/2/12, atl) The U.S. has and should continue … a rigorous system of export controls. Kassenova, Carnegie Endowment Nuclear Policy Program Associate, 12 (Togzhan, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow, expert on nonproliferation issues regarding weapons of mass destruction with a focus on Asian regions, “A Regional Approach to WMD Nonproliferation in the Asia-Pacific”, Carnegie Endowment Policy Outlook, August 2012, 9/3/12, atl) The threats posed by the … to meeting these other objectives. And, US industry decline the independent driver to dangerous nuclear tech in Asia – SMRs are critical to regain competitiveness and prevent proliferationFerguson, Federation of American Scientists President, 10 (Charles, May 4, 2010, “Controlling Asia's Nuclear Power Tigers”, http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/04/asia-nuclear-power-markets-economy-national-security_2.html, 9/3/12, atl) Asia's nuclear power tigers … prone methods are not permitted. Asian proliferation escalates to nuclear use – nuclear asymmetry and complex security dynamics make de-escalation impossibleTwomey, Naval Postgraduate National Security Professor, 11 (Christopher P., Research Fellow at the National Asia Research Program, “Asia’s Complex Strategic Environment: Nuclear Multipolarity and Other Dangers”, Asia Policy Number 11, (January 2011) pg. 51-78, 9/3/12, atl) Each element of complexity raises … or China and India. Risk of nuclear war increases with each proliferator – studies prove Quek, MIT PhD Candidate for International Relations and Political Economy, 12 (Kai, dissertation is the first integrated study of rationalist causes of war that combines randomized experiments and game-theoretic models with fine-grained archival research on decision-making in historical crises “Nuclear Proliferation and the Risk of Nuclear War: Experimental Tests”, American Political Science Association Annual Meeting: New Orleans, August 2012, 8/24/12, atl) Decisions were mostly peaceful … control combinations. Thorium is key – it sustains leadership in the next generation of tech Torre, Torre Law Owner and Attorney, 12 (Kelly de la, Specializes in Clean energy transition, Masters and Bachelors in Chemistry from University of New Mexico, June 26, 2012, “Flibe Energy and the Thorium Super-Fuel Revival”, http://www.theicosamagazine.com/flibe-energy, 8/21/12, atl) The United States electric … the thorium transformation. |
| 09/22/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge: Andres, Institute for National Strategic Studies Senior Fellow, 12 (Richard, Chair of the Energy and Environmental Security Policy Program, September 2012, “National Security and Distributed Power Generation”, http://livebettermagazine.com/eng/magazine/article_detail.lasso?id=352and-session=user_pref:42F9487313cd739475NXKWN2440B, 9/16/12, atl) The 2003 blackout served …after a large scale failure. Lieberthal, Brookings Foreign Policy and Global Economy and Development senior fellow, 12 (Kenneth, July 10, 2012, “The Real National Security Threat: America's Debt”, http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2012/07/10-economy-foreign-policy-lieberthal-ohanlon, 9/20/12, atl) Lastly, American economic weakness … war will become more likely. Best statistical studies prove Royal, director of Cooperative Threat Reduction at the U.S. Department of Defense, 2010 (Jedediah, Economics of War and Peace: Economic, Legal, and Political Perspectives, pg 213-215, ldg) Less intuitive is how periods of … to those views. Loudermilk, Institute for National Strategic Studies Energy and Environmental Security Policy program Research Associate, 11 (Micah, May 31, 2011, “Small Nuclear Reactors and US Energy Security: Concepts, Capabilities, and Costs”, http://www.ensec.org/index.php?option=com_contentandview=articleandid=314:small-nuclear-reactors-and-us-energy-security-concepts-capabilities-and-costsandcatid=116:content0411andItemid=375, 9/17/12, atl) Although large reactors possess a … nation’s nuclear energy portfolio. And, LFTRs are the only power source that can rapidly adapt to electricity fluctuationsBarton, Energy Collective writer, 09 (Charles, March 12, 2009, Nuclear Power consultant, worked on an LFTR for a number of years, “LFTR Power for a Stable Grid”, http://nucleargreen.blogspot.com/2009/03/lftr-power-for-stable-grid.html, 9/11/12, atl) I have suggested on several … reduce costs, the LFTR can be truly a low cost reactor. It’s economically viable and LFTRs can be deployed quicklyMartin, Pike Research editorial director, 12 (Richard, award winning science journalist, Wired contributor, May 2012, “Superfuel: Thorium, The Green Energy Source for the Future”, Palgrave MacMillan, pg. 225, 9/6/12, atl) Electricity demand will grow … a bargain. And, they’ll compete – the size solves risk premiums and investment uncertaintyRosner, Distinguished Service Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics – Chicago University, 11(Robert e-, Senior Fellow, Computation Institute; Director, Energy Policy Institute; Enrico Fermi Institute; Harris School of Public Policy, Stephen Goldberg, Special Assistant to the Director Argonne National Laboratory, “Small Modular Reactors – Key To Future Nuclear Power Generation In The U.S.”, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, 6/2/12, atl) In recent work of Dr. Rothwell … SMRs could potentially “fit the bill.” |
| 09/22/2012 | Tournament: GSU | Round: 2 | Opponent: | Judge:
Nuclear loan guarantees drive innovation and cost efficiencyFertel, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO, 11 (Marvin, September 19, 2011, “Innovative, Low-Risk Financing Vital”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) We must not allow the experience … reliable electricity to power our economy. And, loan guarantees are critical to jumpstart the first movers in the industryThird Way, 12 (June 2012, “A Strategy for the Future of Nuclear Energy: The Consolidated Working Group Report”, http://content.thirdway.org/publications/540/Third_Way_Report_-_A_Strategy_for_the_Future_of_Nuclear_Energy.pdf, 9/16/12, atl) Power plant investments … and reliable energy. Rosner, Distinguished Service Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics – Chicago University, 11(Robert e-, Senior Fellow, Computation Institute; Director, Energy Policy Institute; Enrico Fermi Institute; Harris School of Public Policy, Stephen Goldberg, Special Assistant to the Director Argonne National Laboratory, “Small Modular Reactors – Key To Future Nuclear Power Generation In The U.S.”, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, 6/2/12, atl) SMR technology has certain … early movers and the late adopters. Only unconditional loan guarantees can sustain PPPs and investor confidenceErickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization Industrial and Environmental Division Executive Vice President, 11 (Brent, September 20, 2011, “Stable Policy Needed to Mitigate Risk”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) The failure of Solyndra is regrettable – … a chance to prove they can succeed. PPPs sustains the market and ensures efficient fundingGhose, University of Potsdam Assistant Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, 09 (Udoy, “Prospects and Limitations of Public-Private-Partnerships as a Means for Technology Transfer: The Case of Nuclear Energy in India”, http://www.usaee.org/usaee2009/submissions/OnlineProceedings/Udoy%20Ghose.pdf, 9/16/12, atl) PPPs are considered to have … know-how. (Grimsey and Lewis 2004, 222). Nuclear industries are able and willing – small modular LFTRs solve every safety issue while drastically reducing costs and construction risks Martin, Pike Research editorial director, 12 (Richard, award winning science journalist, Wired contributor, May 2012, “Superfuel: Thorium, The Green Energy Source for the Future”, Palgrave MacMillan, pg. 70-79, 9/6/12, atl) So, if you were going to design and … of fast breeders without the volatility. |
| 11/07/2012 | Tournament: Harvard | Round: 1 | Opponent: Trinity | Judge:
Plan The United States Federal Government should expand loan guarantees for small modular thermal reactors in the United States. Proliferation Advantage Current global nuclear power expansion ensures cascading prolif and aggressive power grabbing
Banks, Brookings Institution Energy Security Initiative fellow, 11
(John, “Introduction: Planning a Responsible Nuclear Future” http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/press/books/2011/10/businessandnonproliferation/businessandnonproliferation_chapter.pdf, 10/3/12, atl) Nuclear energy is a twentieth-century AND a regime already under stress. Squo nuclear power makes quick breakout inevitable—asymmetric development of arsenals creates imbalances that undermine deterrent relationships and ensures nuclear war
Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center Executive Director, 09
Henry, June 1, 2009, “Avoiding a Nuclear Crowd”, http://www.hoover.org/publications/policy-review/article/5534, 10/3/12, atl) Finally, several new nuclear AND ever want. None of this, however, is inevitable.
Miscalculation is likely—no deterrence makes nuclear war inevitable
Cimbala, Professor of Political Science @ Pennsylvania State University, 08
(Stephen J, “Anticipatory Attacks: Nuclear Crisis Stability in Future Asia,” Comparative Strategy, Volume 27, Issue 2 March 2008, pages 113-132, 7/31/11, atl) The spread of nuclear weapons AND of war outside of Europe. Failure to develop a strong civilian industry brackets the US out of future markets and destroys nonproliferation efforts
Bengelsdorf, Consultant and former director of both key State and Energy Department offices that are concerned with international nuclear and nonproliferation affairs, 07
(Harold, “The U.S. Domestic Civil Nuclear Infrastructure and U.S. Nonproliferation Policy” The U.S. Domestic Civil Nuclear Infrastructure AND U.S. Nonproliferation Policy, May 2007, 6/2/12, atl) The U.S. has and should AND a rigorous system of export controls. Federal action is key to prevent rapid collapse and sustains diplomatic pressure
Wallace et al, Senior Adviser, U.S. Nuclear Energy Project – CSIS, 12
(Michael e-, member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), which advises the president on matters related to homeland security, member of the Nuclear Sector Coordinating Council under the Department of Homeland Security’s National Infrastructure Protection Plan and Business Executives for National Security (BENS), the Naval Historical Foundation Advisory Council, and the Marquette University College of Engineering National Advisory Council, Sarah Williams, program coordinator and research associate in the U.S. Nuclear Energy Project at CSIS, M.A. in global policy studies from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin, “Nuclear Energy in America: Preventing its Early Demise”, Global Forecast 2012 pg. 50-61, 6/12/12, atl) America’s nuclear energy industry AND to prevent its early demise. And, revitalizing a strong nuclear industry maintains our position as the global gold standard for safe nuclear power—ensures modeling practices
Miller, Bipartisan Policy Co-Chair for the Nuclear Initiative, 12
(Dr. Warren F. “Pete” e-, Former DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Senator Pete Domenici, July 2012, “Challenges and Opportunities Facing Nuclear Energy in the United States”, http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Leadership%20in%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Markets.pdf, 8/14/12, atl) Several other countries, by contrast, AND development, and deployment (RDandD) programs. This independently has a knock-on effect—encourages others to follow our lead
Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center Executive Director, 11
(Henry, “The Post-Fukushima Arms Race?”, Foreign Policy, July, 29, 2011,http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/07/29/the_post_fukushima_arms_race?print=yesandhidecomments=yesandpage=full, 10/9/12, atl) A Japanese decision to resist AND as it has reluctantly in the past. History proves—other countries will model safe reactor practices
Lieberman, American Physical Society senior government relations specialist, 11
(Jodi, November 15, 2011 “Nonproliferation, Congress, and Nuclear Trade: Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” http://csis.org/files/publication/111116_nonproliferation_congress_and_nucleartrade.pdf U.S. Nonproliferation Influence While 123 AND will be held in South Korea in 2012.
SMRs are key—maintains a robust domestic industry while providing significant market leverage
Mandel, Scientific American Environment and Energy Publishing Contributor, 09
(Jenny, “Less Is More for Designers of "Right-Sized" Nuclear Reactors” September 9, 2009, http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=small-nuclear-power-plant-station-mini-reactor) Tom Sanders, president of the AND or are we just importing them?" Cradle-to-grave prevents cascades
McGoldrick, CSIS, 11
(Fred, McGoldrick has extensive experience in nuclear non-proliferation and international nuclear policy fields. He held senior positions in the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of State, where he negotiated U.S. peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and helped shape U.S. policy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. He also served in the U.S. Mission to the Inter-national Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna. Since his retirement from the State Depart¬ment, he has been a partner in Bengelsdorf, McGoldrick and Associates, LLC., an international consulting firm, “Limiting Transfers of Enrichment and Reprocessing Technology: Issues, Constraints, Options”, Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, May 2011, 10/11/12, atl) The U.S. has been exploring AND cradle-to-grave service to work. Warming Advantage Newest and most rigorous studies conclude warming is anthropogenic—assumes alt causes
Muller, University of California-Berkeley physics professor, 12
(Richard A., former MacArthur Foundation fellow, "The Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic," 7-28-12, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/opinion/the-conversion-of-a-climate-change-skeptic.html?pagewanted=all, accessed 8-10-12, mtf) Call me a converted skeptic. AND what can and should be done. Extinction
Brandenburg, member of the NASA Technical Advisory Committee of Technology and Commercialization, 1999
(John, Dead Mars, Dying Earth, pg 70, ldg) The ozone hole expands, driven AND few hardy microbes surviving. SMRs are the only technology that keep up with scaling requirements to mitigate warming
Palley, London School of Economics, 11
(Reese Palley, The London School of Economics, 2011, The Answer: Why Only Inherently Safe, Mini Nuclear Power Plans Can Save Our World, p. 186-90, 10/8/12, atl) The central investigation of this AND obsolete before it ever joins the grid. No alternatives—SMRs are the only tech that allows for global adaptation
Nordhaus, Founder of the Breakthrough Institute, 12
(Michael Shellenberger, "New Nukes: Why We Need Radical Innovation to Make New Nuclear Energy Cheap", September 11, http://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/programs/energy-and-climate/new-nukes/) Arguably, the biggest impact of AND will need to get that job done. Must transition now to adapt
Romm, Fellow at American Progress and editor of Climate Progress, 12
(Joe, March 1, 2012, “Bombshell: You Can’t Slow Projected Warming With Gas, You Need ‘Rapid and Massive Deployment’ of Zero-Carbon Power”, http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/03/01/428764/ddrop-in-warming-requires-rapid-massive-deployment039-of-zero-carbon-power-not-gas/?mobile=nc, 6/17/12, atl) The climate fight is about AND don’t get any real effect.” Others will model US investment
Adamantiades et al., ICG Aeolian Energy, 9
(A. Adamantiades, ICG Properties is a real estate development firm; and I. Kessides, The World Bank, "Nuclear power for sustainable development: Current status and future prospects," Energy Policy Volume 37, Issue 12, December 2009, Science Direct, accessed 8-5-12, mtf) This paper describes the current AND in other parts of the world. This resolves coming global water wars
Palley, London School of Economics, 11
(Reese, “The Answer: Why Only Inherently Safe, Mini Nuclear Power Plans Can Save Our World”, p. 168-71, 9/24/12, atl) The third world has long AND rock and have water gush forth.” SMR desalination works and is necessary
IAEA, 07
(“Economics of Nuclear Desalination: New Developments and Site Specific Studies” Final Results of a Coordinated Research Project 2002–2006, July 2007, 10/11/12, atl) 1.2. DESALINATION AS AN ALTERNATE AND their nuclear expertise and capabilities. Ignore impact defense that doesn’t account for current tensions
Bhalla, Reuters Staff writer, 12
(Nita, July 23, 2012, “Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten "water wars"”, http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/thirsty-south-asias-river-rifts-threaten-water-wars/, 10/11/12, atl) As the silver waters of the AND it flows into eastern India. And nuclear
Weiner, Princeton University Visiting Professor of Molecular Biology, 90
(Jonathan, “The Next One Hundred Years: Shaping the Fate of Our Living Earth”, p. 214, Bantam; First Edition, First Printing edition (February 1, 1990), 10/11/12, atl) If we do not destroy ourselves AND the world has stockpiled since Trinity. Solvency 3 demo projects but no incentives makes commercialization impossible
ANA 12
(Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, June 8, 2012, “Documents Reveal Time-line and Plans for “Small Modular Reactors” (SMRs) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) Unrealistic and Promise no Funding”, http://www.ananuclear.org/Issues/PlutoniumFuelMOX/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/558/Default.aspx, 10/26/12, atl) “While SRS may superficially appear AND signed less than six months ago. Nuclear loan guarantees drive innovation and cost efficiency
Fertel, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO, 11
(Marvin, September 19, 2011, “Innovative, Low-Risk Financing Vital”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) We must not allow the AND e electricity to power our economy.
SMRs compete—gas price volatility, diversification, and international demand
Lamonica, Technology Review Green and Tech Senior writer, 12
(Martin August 9, 2012, “A Glut of Natural Gas Leaves Nuclear Power Stalled,” http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428737/a-glut-of-natural-gas-leaves-nuclear-power/, 10/11/12, atl) Outside the United States, it's AND kid on the block called shale gas." SMRs are awesome—feasible, cheaper, safer and solve other nuclear downsides
Ringle, Oregon State University Nuclear Engineering Professor Emeritus, 10
(John, "Reintroduction of reactors in US a major win", November 13, robertmayer.wordpress.com/2010/11/21/reintroduction-of-reactors-in-us-a-major-win/ Small nuclear reactors will AND loss-of-coolant accident could occur. No workforce shortage
ITA 11
(International Trade Administration, “The Commercial Outlook for U.S. Small Modular Nuclear Reactors” Manufacturing and Services Competitiveness Report, February 2011, US Department of Commerce, 10/10/12, atl) A serious obstacle to the resurgence AND necessary for building larger reactors And, no NRC issues
International Trade Agency, 11
(US Department of Commerce, “The Commercial Outlook for U.S. Small Modular Nuclear Reactors” Manufacturing and Services Competitiveness Report February 2011, 8/20/12, atl According to some U.S. suppliers, AND could also ameliorate this concern.
Only unconditional loan guarantees can sustain PPPs and investor confidence
Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization Industrial and Environmental Division Executive Vice President, 11
(Brent, September 20, 2011, “Stable Policy Needed to Mitigate Risk”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) The failure of Solyndra is regrettable – particularly AND to prove they can succeed. PPPs sustains the market and ensures efficient funding
Ghose, University of Potsdam Assistant Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, 09
(Udoy, “Prospects and Limitations of Public-Private-Partnerships as a Means for Technology Transfer: The Case of Nuclear Energy in India”, http://www.usaee.org/usaee2009/submissions/OnlineProceedings/Udoy%20Ghose.pdf, 9/16/12, atl) PPPs are considered to have AND know-how. (Grimsey and Lewis 2004, 222). SMRs are cost effective, safe, and come online quickly
Szondy, Gizmag Contributor, 12
(David, freelance writer and has contributed to Charged and iQ magazine and is the author of the website Tales of Future Past, “Feature: Small modular nuclear reactors - the future of energy?”, http://www.gizmag.com/small-modular-nuclear-reactors/20860/, 10/11/12, atl) One way of getting around many AND with the operation of the others. |
| 11/07/2012 | Tournament: Harvard | Round: 6 | Opponent: NU KM | Judge:
Plan The United States Federal Government should expand loan guarantees for small modular thermal reactors in the United States. Warming Advantage Newest and most rigorous studies conclude warming is anthropogenic—assumes alt causes
Muller, University of California-Berkeley physics professor, 12
(Richard A., former MacArthur Foundation fellow, "The Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic," 7-28-12, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/opinion/the-conversion-of-a-climate-change-skeptic.html?pagewanted=all, accessed 8-10-12, mtf) Call me a converted skeptic. Three AND what can and should be done. Best models prove—all credible evidence concludes and only adequate explanation.
Rahmstorf, Professor of Physics of the Oceans at Potsdam University, 2008
(Richard, “Anthropogenic Climate Change?” Global Warming: Looking Beyond Kyoto. Edited by Ernesto Zedillo, pg 46-48, ldg)
It is time to address the AND has to be considered minute. Feedbacks are positive
Mandia, Suffolk College Professor of Physical Sciences, 11
(Scott A, 1/22/2011, "Global Warming: Man or Myth?", www2.sunysuffolk.edu/mandias/global_warming/greenhouse_gases.html#stratospheric_cooling, 10/27/12, atl) A climate forcing mechanism AND Re-visiting climate forcing/feedback concepts. Extinction
Brandenburg, member of the NASA Technical Advisory Committee of Technology and Commercialization, 1999
(John, Dead Mars, Dying Earth, pg 70, ldg)
The ozone hole expands, driven AND few hardy microbes surviving. And it causes hydrogen sulfide poisoning—that destroys the ozone and causes extinction.
Ward, University of Washington professor of Biology and Earth and Space Sciences, 10
(Peter, PhD, paleontologist and NASA astrobiologist, Fellow at the California Academy of Sciences, The Flooded Earth: Our Future in a World Without Ice Caps, Basic Books (June 29, 2010), 10/27/12, atl) In the rest of this AND sometimes called the conveyor currents. Collapses the oceans—extinction
IANS, 10
(June 19, 2010, Indo-Asian News Service, citing Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, professor at University of Queensland and Director of the Global Change Institute, and John Bruno, associate professor of Marine Science at UNC, http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/could-unbridled-climate-changes-lead-to-human-extinction_100382787.html, 10/27/12, atl) Sydney: Scientists have sounded AND warned, according to a GCI release. SMRs are the only technology that keep up with scaling requirements to mitigate warming
Palley, London School of Economics, 11
(Reese Palley, The London School of Economics, 2011, The Answer: Why Only Inherently Safe, Mini Nuclear Power Plans Can Save Our World, p. 186-90, 10/8/12, atl) The central investigation of this AND before it ever joins the grid.
No alternatives—SMRs are the only tech that allows for global adaptation
Nordhaus, Founder of the Breakthrough Institute, 12
(Michael Shellenberger, "New Nukes: Why We Need Radical Innovation to Make New Nuclear Energy Cheap", September 11, http://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/programs/energy-and-climate/new-nukes/) Arguably, the biggest impact AND to get that job done. Must transition now to adapt
Romm, Fellow at American Progress and editor of Climate Progress, 12
(Joe, March 1, 2012, “Bombshell: You Can’t Slow Projected Warming With Gas, You Need ‘Rapid and Massive Deployment’ of Zero-Carbon Power”, http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/03/01/428764/ddrop-in-warming-requires-rapid-massive-deployment039-of-zero-carbon-power-not-gas/?mobile=nc, 6/17/12, atl) The climate fight is about AND basically don’t get any real effect.” Every increase must be resisted—we need to err on the side of caution because we don’t know when the tipping point will occur
Pittock, CSIRO Honorary Fellow, 10
(Barrie, led the Climate Impact Group in CSIRO until retirement, contributed to or was the lead author of all four major reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He was awarded a Public Service Medal in 1999, “Climate Change: The Science, Impacts, and Solutions, pg. 326, 10/27/12, atl) It is absolutely crucial that AND at least, to our children. Others will model US investment
Adamantiades et al., ICG Aeolian Energy, 9
(A. Adamantiades, ICG Properties is a real estate development firm; and I. Kessides, The World Bank, "Nuclear power for sustainable development: Current status and future prospects," Energy Policy Volume 37, Issue 12, December 2009, Science Direct, accessed 8-5-12, mtf) This paper describes the current AND in other parts of the world. The way we talk about warming is critical to mobilize a response
Beck, Munich sociology professor, 10
(Ulrich, “Climate for Change, or How to Create a Green Modernity?”, Theory Culture Society 2010 27: 254, 10/14/12, atl) Sixth thesis: The political explosiveness AND t is condemned to repeated failure. Water Advantage Water scarcity coming now—it's a threat multiplier that enflames hotspots globally
Dinar et al, Florida International University Department of Politics and International Relations associate professor, 12
(Shlomi e-, Lucia De Stefano, associate professor at Complutense University of Madrid and researcher at the Water Observatory of the Botín Foundation, James Duncan, consultant on natural resource governance and geography with the World Bank, Kerstin Stahl, senior scientist at the Institute of Hydrology in the University of Freiburg, Kenneth M. Strzepek, research scientist with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, Aaron T. Wolf, professor of geography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, October 18, 2012, “No Wars for Water Why Climate Change Has Not Led to Conflict”, http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/138208/shlomi-dinar-lucia-de-stefano-james-duncan-kerstin-stahl-kenneth/no-wars-for-water, 10/27/12, atl)
In short, predictions of a Water World AND stability efforts in the world's volatile regions. Ignore impact defense that doesn’t account for current tensions
Bhalla, Reuters Staff writer, 12
(Nita, July 23, 2012, “Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten "water wars"”, http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/thirsty-south-asias-river-rifts-threaten-water-wars/, 10/11/12, atl) As the silver waters of AND it flows into eastern India. And nuclear
Weiner, Princeton University Visiting Professor of Molecular Biology, 90
(Jonathan, “The Next One Hundred Years: Shaping the Fate of Our Living Earth”, p. 214, Bantam; First Edition, First Printing edition (February 1, 1990), 10/11/12, atl) If we do not destroy ourselves AND has stockpiled since Trinity. Our scholarship about water wars is good
Dinar, John Hopkins International Studies PhD candidate, 2002
(Shlomi, “Negotiation and International Relations: A Framework for Hydropolitics”, SAIS Review 22.2, project muse, ldg) The dichotomy of conflict and AND in security and nationalist terms. Shortages independently cause extinction
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 the AND depends ( Jackson et al., 2001; Postel and Richter, 2003 ; Clark and King, 2004). SMR desalination works and is necessary
IAEA, 07
(“Economics of Nuclear Desalination: New Developments and Site Specific Studies” Final Results of a Coordinated Research Project 2002–2006, July 2007, 10/11/12, atl) 1.2. DESALINATION AS AN ALTERNATE AND expertise and capabilities. Key to deescalate conflicts
Palley, London School of Economics, 11
(Reese, “The Answer: Why Only Inherently Safe, Mini Nuclear Power Plans Can Save Our World”, p. 168-71, 9/24/12, atl) The third world has long AND and have water gush forth.” It’s economically viable
Seneviratne, Nuclear News Vienna Correspondent, 07
(Gamini, “Research projects show nuclear
desalination economical”, http://www.ans.org/pubs/magazines/nn/docs/2007-4-3.pdf, 10/27/12, atl) The desalination of seawater using AND metric tons oil equivalent or $21/bbl barrel.” Solvency 3 demo projects but incentives key
ANA 12
(Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, June 8, 2012, “Documents Reveal Time-line and Plans for “Small Modular Reactors” (SMRs) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) Unrealistic and Promise no Funding”, http://www.ananuclear.org/Issues/PlutoniumFuelMOX/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/558/Default.aspx, 10/26/12, atl) “While SRS may superficially AND less than six months ago.
Nuclear loan guarantees drive innovation and cost efficiency
Fertel, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO, 11
(Marvin, September 19, 2011, “Innovative, Low-Risk Financing Vital”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) We must not allow the experience AND reliable electricity to power our economy. SMRs compete—gas price volatility, diversification, and international demand
Lamonica, Technology Review Green and Tech Senior writer, 12
(Martin August 9, 2012, “A Glut of Natural Gas Leaves Nuclear Power Stalled,” http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428737/a-glut-of-natural-gas-leaves-nuclear-power/, 10/11/12, atl)
Outside the United States, it's a AND the block called shale gas." SMRs are awesome—feasible, cheaper, safer and solve other nuclear downsides
Ringle, Oregon State University Nuclear Engineering Professor Emeritus, 10
(John, "Reintroduction of reactors in US a major win", November 13, robertmayer.wordpress.com/2010/11/21/reintroduction-of-reactors-in-us-a-major-win/
Small nuclear reactors will probably AND loss-of-coolant accident could occur. No workforce shortage
ITA 11
(International Trade Administration, “The Commercial Outlook for U.S. Small Modular Nuclear Reactors” Manufacturing and Services Competitiveness Report, February 2011, US Department of Commerce, 10/10/12, atl) A serious obstacle to the resurgence AND necessary for building larger reactors And, no NRC issues
International Trade Agency, 11
(US Department of Commerce, “The Commercial Outlook for U.S. Small Modular Nuclear Reactors” Manufacturing and Services Competitiveness Report February 2011, 8/20/12, atl According to some U.S. suppliers, AND could also ameliorate this concern. Only unconditional loan guarantees can sustain PPPs and investor confidence
Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization Industrial and Environmental Division Executive Vice President, 11
(Brent, September 20, 2011, “Stable Policy Needed to Mitigate Risk”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl) The failure of Solyndra is regrettable – particularly AND to prove they can succeed. PPPs sustains the market and ensures efficient funding
Ghose, University of Potsdam Assistant Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, 09
(Udoy, “Prospects and Limitations of Public-Private-Partnerships as a Means for Technology Transfer: The Case of Nuclear Energy in India”, http://www.usaee.org/usaee2009/submissions/OnlineProceedings/Udoy%20Ghose.pdf, 9/16/12, atl) PPPs are considered to have various AND know-how. (Grimsey and Lewis 2004, 222). SMRs are cost effective, safe, and come online quickly
Szondy, Gizmag Contributor, 12
(David, freelance writer and has contributed to Charged and iQ magazine and is the author of the website Tales of Future Past, “Feature: Small modular nuclear reactors - the future of energy?”, http://www.gizmag.com/small-modular-nuclear-reactors/20860/, 10/11/12, atl) One way of getting around many AND the operation of the others. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
MIT studies prove
Quek, MIT PhD Candidate for International Relations and Political Economy, 12
(Kai, dissertation is the first integrated study of rationalist causes of war that combines randomized experiments and game-theoretic models with fine-grained archival research on decision-making in historical crises “Nuclear Proliferation and the Risk of Nuclear War: Experimental Tests”, American Political Science Association Annual Meeting: New Orleans, August 2012, 8/24/12, atl) Decisions were mostly peaceful AND the different control combinations.
We’re at a tipping point—will cascade
Perry, United States Institute of Peace, 09
(William J., Chairman, United States Institute of Peace, James R. Schlesinger, Vice-Chair, America’s Strategic Posture, “Americ a’s Strategic Posture The Final Report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States”, http://www.usip.org/files/file/strat_posture_report_adv_copy.pdf, 10/26/12, atl) There is no greater global AND for public education on these issues. Small is not stable.
Feaver, Duke Assistant Professor of Political Science, 97
(Peter, “Neooptimists and the Enduring Problem of Nuclear Proliferation”, Security Studies Volume 6, Issue 4, 1997, p. 105-6, 10/22/12, atl) Neooptimists thus see a virtue AND weapon in secret and with scant resources.23 bioweapons
Nuclear war outweighs
Mendelsohn, former professor George Washington University, 2006
(Jack, “Delegitimizing Nuclear Weapons”, Issues in Science and Technology, Spring 2006, http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3622/is_200604/ai_n17175669/pg_8/?tag=content;col1, ldg0
Second, despite efforts by the AND cause 570,000 to 1,900,000 deaths. Timeframe exaggerated and no impact
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Bioweapons Working Group, 2010
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Working Group on Biological and Chemical Weapons, "Biological threats: A matter of balance," 2-2-10, www.thebulletin.org/web-edition/op-eds/biological-threats-matter-of-balance, accessed 12-25-10, mss The Graham-Talent WMD AND affect bioweapons development and use. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
SMRs solve space lasers
Maybury, USAF Chief Scientist, 12
(“Energy Horizons: United States Air Force Energy SandT Vision 2011-2026,” 1/31, http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/usaf/energy.pdf) Space is the ―ultimate high ground, AND space based assets increases. Prevents an ICBM attack on the US that leads to extinction
Lambakis, National Institute for Public Policy Senior Analyst, 07
(PhD-Catholic University, Missile Defense From Space, 2/1, http://www.hoover.org/publications/policy-review/article/6124, 10/4/12, atl)
The ballistic missile threat AND systems), can be more effective. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
SMRs make cyber terrorism impossible
Bourget, writer – Center for Advanced Defense Studies, 11
(Remy, July 7, 2011, “Small Modular Reactors: Opportunity for Global Leadership and Innovation”, http://www.c4ads.org/global-security-monitor/small-modular-reactors-opportunity-global-leadership-and-innovation6/4/12, atl) Small Modular Reactors offer AND 2008 closure of the Khyber Pass. Extinction
Adhikari, Tech News World writer, 2009
(Richard, "Civilization's High Stakes Cyber-Struggle: QandA 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 the Middle AND and, ultimately, global civilization. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Federal stamp is key to investor confidence
Gale, Latham and Watkins San Diego Finance Department Chair, 09
(Kelley Michael, Co-Chair for the firm‘s Climate Change and Cleantech Practice Groups., “Financing The Nuclear Renaissance: The Benefits And Potential Pitfalls Of Federal and State Government Subsidies And The Future Of Nuclear Power In California”, Energy Law Journal Vol. 30:497, 9/5/12, atl) Further, in the nuclear power AND sector financing for nuclear energy. Only federal action solves worker shortages
Kammen, Berkeley nuclear engineering professor, 03
(Daniel, Federal News Service, Prepared Testimony before the House Committee on Science, lexis, 10/4/12, atl) The federal government plays AND Engineering, University of California, Berkeley The impact is the case
Bengelsdorf, former director of both State and Energy Department offices concerned with international nuclear and nonproliferatio n, 07
(Harold, “The U.S. Domestic Civil Nuclear Infrastructure And U.S. Nonproliferation Policy”, White Paper Prepared For The American Council On Global Nuclear Competitiveness May, 10/4/12, atl) Thus the challenge the U.S. AND baby boomers start to retire. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Tech innovations are the only way to solve warming in time
Shellenberger, President of the Breakthrough Institute, 08
Michael, “Fast, Clean, and Cheap: Cutting Global Warming’s Gordian Knot”, Harvard Law and Policy Review Vol. 2, 2/10/12, atl
Today, there is a dilemma—a “Gordian AND the U.S. Congress would establish. Destroys economy
Banks, March 4, 2010
( Hoyt, Kansan.com, “ Letter to the Editor: Cap and trade forces business out of the U.S.”, http://www.kansan.com/news/2010/mar/04/letter-editor/?opinion, accessed 3/4/10) kel The subject of this letter is cap AND nations to underdeveloped nations.
No green bubble and it doesn’t apply to nuclear
Hamilton, Eboom Finance, 12
(Tyler, is editor-in-chief of Corporate Knights magazine and a business columnist for the Toronto Star, “Clean energy technologies? No bubble bursting there. Future is growth, growth, growth”, 10/16/12, atl) That usually means cleaning it up, AND There’s no bubble bursting here. Bubble key to avert depression
Janzen, Angel Investor, 08
(Eric, “next bubble: Priming the markets for tomorrow's big crash”, http://www.harpers.org/archive/2008/02/0081908, 10/26/12, atl) The next bubble must be AND bubble would be its absence. Picking winners now and it’s been empirically successful
Martin, Pike Research editorial director, 12
(Richard, award winning science journalist, Wired contributor, May 2012, “Superfuel: Thorium, The Green Energy Source for the Future”, Palgrave MacMillan, pg. 225, 9/6/12, atl) Many conservatives and AND society based on thorium power. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Links to the DA
Smith, Center for Public Integrity, 2012
(R. Jeffrey, “Voters in both parties favor defense spending cuts”, 7-16, http://www.publicintegrity.org/2012/07/16/9620/voters-both-parties-favor-defense-spending-cuts, DOA: 9-3-12, ldg) Republicans and Democrats in Washington AND building on Capitol Hill in Washington. DOD energy innovation won’t be successful- past innovation doesn’t indicate success now
Sarewitz and Thernstrom, Co-directors of Consortium For Science, Policy And Outcomes at Arizona State University, 12
(Daniel and Samuel, “Energy Innovation At The Department Of Defense Assessing The Opportunities,” March 2012, da 9-15-12, http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Energy%20Innovation%20at%20DoD.pdf, mee) In recent years, driven by the AND advance both military and civilian interests. And, policy through the DOE is essential to create effective international norms and spur tech development
MIT, 10
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, “Nuclear Energy Research and Development Roadmap: Report to Congress”, April 2010, http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear-engineering/22-033-nuclear-systems-design-project-fall-2011/readings/MIT22_033F11_read_core_doe.pdf, 10/4/12, atl) A goal-driven, science-based approach AND and mitigate proliferation concerns. Military use of nuclear fails- too expensive, has to be backed up AND the DOD has already rejected it
Lovins, RMI founder, 12
(Armory B., Rocky Mountain Institute, “Lovins addresses New Nuclear Power for DOD (QandA 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 any points in AND already rejected by the marketplace. Loan guarantees solve innovation
Freed, Third Way Vice President for Clean Energy, 11
(Josh, September 19, 2011, “When did Americans stop tolerating risk?”, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2011/09/solyndra-bad-bet-or-tip-of-the.php, 9/16/12, atl)
The real question we should ask AND better capitalists than the United States? Econ Decline doesn’t lead to war
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) So, to sum up: No significant AND what the Internet is for. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Massive solvency deficit
A) Commercialization
Yurman, Global Nuclear Energy Industry Consultant, 12
(Dan, 8/23/12 “LWR SMRs have fuel advantages” http://djysrv.blogspot.com/2012/08/lwr-smrs-have-fuel-advantages.html, 10/13/12, atl) From 2007-2012 I was a reporter AND fuel. Business as usual for LWRs B) NRC regs
McMahon, Forbes Contributor, 12
(Jeff, Contributor, “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors By 2022 -- But No Market For Them,” Forbes, http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2012/05/23/small-modular-reactors-by-2022-but-no-market-for-them/, 10/13/12, atl) The SMRs most likely to AND have particular advantage.” C) Delays
Schlesinger, Energybiz Contributor, 12
(Richard, TV Correspondent, August 28, 2012, “NUCLEAR aims small” http://www.energybiz.com/magazine/article/281595/nuclear-aims-small) Third, while several AND takes to construct a combined-cycle gas turbine. No terrorism impact
Schneidmiller, editor of Global Security Newswire, 2009
(Chris, 1-13, “Experts Debate Threat of Nuclear, Biological Terrorism”, Accessed 9-18-12, http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/experts-debate-threat-of-nuclear-biological-terrorism/) NJR There is an "almost vanishingly AND use one that has been stolen. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
And, loan guarantees are critical to jumpstart the first movers in the industry
Third Way, 12
(June 2012, “A Strategy for the Future of Nuclear Energy: The Consolidated Working Group Report”, http://content.thirdway.org/publications/540/Third_Way_Report_-_A_Strategy_for_the_Future_of_Nuclear_Energy.pdf, 9/16/12, atl) Power plant investments can AND safe, clean, and reliable energy. That sustains the industry – federal investment bridges cooperation
Rosner, Distinguished Service Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics – Chicago University, 11
(Robert e-, Senior Fellow, Computation Institute; Director, Energy Policy Institute; Enrico Fermi Institute; Harris School of Public Policy, Stephen Goldberg, Special Assistant to the Director Argonne National Laboratory, “Small Modular Reactors – Key To Future Nuclear Power Generation In The U.S.”, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, 6/2/12, atl) SMR technology has certain AND movers and the late adopters. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Framework – the k must prove the whole plan is bad – any other interpretation kills fairness and trivializes effective decision-making skills - deliberation key
Kuzemko, University of Warwick postdoctoral fellow, 12
(Caroline, CSGR University of Warwick, expertise in international political economy with specialised interests in energy governance and UK, EU and Russian energy policy. She received her docorate from Warwick in January 2012, and her MA was in International Political Economy also at the University of Warwick, “Security, the State and Political Agency: Putting ‘Politics’ back into UK Energy,” http://www.psa.ac.uk/journals/pdf/5/2012/381_61.pdf, accessed 10-9-12, mtf) Both Hay (2007) and Flinders and AND depoliticisation (cf. Kuzemko 2012b: 61-66; Wood 2011: 7). Managerialism and tech is good – we need to have a technological approach in order to prevent extinction
Heaberlin, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Head of the Nuclear Safety and Technology Applications Product Line, 03
(Scott, A Case for Nuclear-Generated Electricity, Battelle Press (September 2003) p. 31-40, 10/4/12, atl) Well, then let's not do that, AND make a better life for everyone. Violence is caused by human nature-we need a system to manage it.
Gat, Former Tel Aviv University political science chair, 2009
(Azar, “So Why Do People Fight? Evolutionary Theory and the Causes of War”, European Journal of International Realtions, volume 15, issue 4, December, SAGE, DOA: 8-11-11, ldg)
This article’s contribution is two- AND utility for attaining desired aims. Environmental security discourse opens up space for coordinated sustainability and prevents extinction
Barnett, University of Melbourne Fellow in the School of Social and Environmental Enquiry, 11
(Jon, “Global Environmental Change and Human Security: An Introduction”, http://mitpress.mit.edu/books/chapters/0262013401chap1.pdf, 9/1/12, atl) This intellectual convergence is AND these diverse research and policy concerns. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: - Government intervention is key to correct a market failure.
Rosner, Distinguished Service Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics – Chicago University, 11
(Robert e-, Senior Fellow, Computation Institute; Director, Energy Policy Institute; Enrico Fermi Institute; Harris School of Public Policy, Stephen Goldberg, Special Assistant to the Director Argonne National Laboratory, “Small Modular Reactors – Key To Future Nuclear Power Generation In The U.S.”, Energy Policy Institute at Chicago The Harris School of Public Policy Studies, 6/2/12, atl)
U.S. SMR vendors have AND capital investment in SMR development. Specifically true in the context of energy
Vail, Colorado business litigation attorney, 2007
(Jeff, “Why the free market fails consumers in sustainable energy innovation”, 3-5, http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2007-03-05/why-free-market-fails-consumers-sustainable-energy-innovation, DOA: 10-28-12, ldg) The free market will ignore AND product, then the story is of no value. Method focus causes endless paradigm wars
Wendt, Ohio State international security professor, 1998
(Alexander, “On Constitution and Causation in International Relations”, Review of International Studies, 24.5, ebsco, ldg)
As a community, we in the academic AND one-sided, intolerant caricatures of science. Specificity outweighs-generic critique doesn’t discount acquired knowledge.
Kratochwil, European University Institute IR professor, 2009
(Friedrich, The Puzzle of Politics, pg 200-3, ldg) In what follows, I claim that AND improved” versions of familiar products. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Picking winners arguments are wrong
Milford, Clean Energy Group president and founder, 2011
(Lewis, “Picking Winners or Losers”, 8-26, http://www.cleanegroup.org/blog/picking-winners-or-losers/, DOA: 10-28-12, ldg) Some arguments never die. Recently, AND let losers win, and who wants that.
Cap and trade is a form of central planning of energy markets that kills innovation
Smith, president of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, 07
(Fred, 2-13, “COMMITTEE Hearing on the U.S. Climate Action Partnership Report”, Accessed 10-28-12, http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.TestimonyandHearing_ID=9d420df7-802a-23ad-4615-a240504c6347andWitness_ID=0c43573e-35d0-4cd3-b15f-9dcee707e5e6) NJR Let us begin by examining the AND protection for their profiteering activities. Picking winners good --- enhances growth.
Blattman 12 Chris, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs at Colombia University, "The Case for industrial policy (a paper and a rant)", May 7, chrisblattman.com/2012/05/07/the-case-for-industrial-policy-a-paper-and-a-rant/?utm_source=feedburnerandutm_medium=feedandutm_campaign=Feed%3A+chrisblattman+%28Chris+Blattman%29 A new paper, where some AND for experimentation and learning. |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Perm do both- shields the link
Wells, Missouri law professor, 2007
(Christina, “Katrina and the Rhetoric of Federalism”, Mississippi law review, lexis, ldg) Cooperative federalism (along with its AND a cooperative federalism program. You can’t do the aff without federal investment – states are trying now and have insufficient funding
Nuclear Energy Institute, 11
(September, 2011, “Key Facts about Clean Energy Loan Guarantees”, Issues in Focus Loan Guarantees For Clean Energy Development Nuclear Energy Institute, 9/18/12, atl) A federal loan guarantee program is AND Act of 2005 is equally important. Federal stamp is key to investor confidence
Gale, Latham and Watkins San Diego Finance Department Chair, 09
(Kelley Michael, Co-Chair for the firm‘s Climate Change and Cleantech Practice Groups., “Financing The Nuclear Renaissance: The Benefits And Potential Pitfalls Of Federal and State Government Subsidies And The Future Of Nuclear Power In California”, Energy Law Journal Vol. 30:497, 9/5/12, atl) Further, in the nuclear power industry, AND sector financing for nuclear energy. And, states doing the plan means markets say no
Hanson, MIT DOE Office of Science Graduate Research Fellow, 09
(John, August 5, 2009, “Financing New Nuclear: The Federal Government’s Role in the Nuclear Renaissance”, http://www.wise-intern.org/journal/2009/documents/HansonWISEPolicyPaperFinal.pdf, 9/18/12, atl) These policies are important AND federal policies are needed as well. Federal loans are the only method to efficiently direct funds, innovations, and cost control mechanisms
Hanson, MIT DOE Office of Science Graduate Research Fellow, 09
(John, August 5, 2009, “Financing New Nuclear: The Federal Government’s Role in the Nuclear Renaissance”, http://www.wise-intern.org/journal/2009/documents/HansonWISEPolicyPaperFinal.pdf, 9/18/12, atl)
Perhaps the most significant AND discussed in further detail later on. Only federal action solves worker shortages
Kammen, Berkeley nuclear engineering professor, 03
(Daniel, Federal News Service, Prepared Testimony before the House Committee on Science, lexis, 10/4/12, atl) The federal government plays the AND Engineering, University of California, Berkeley |
| 11/09/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Mid-east conflict doesn’t escalate- self-interest contains war. History overwhelmingly proves.
Satloff, Washington Institute for Near East Policy executive director, 12-19-2006
Robert, "Forget the Domino Theories," www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC06.php?CID=1011, accessed 10-2-10, mss The wise men (and woman) don't AND danger inside Iraq will be the United States.
No compromise—electoral considerations and massive partisanism
Raju, Politico, 10/23
(Manu, October 23, 2012, “Fiscal cliff casts shadow over 2014”, http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/82794.html, 10/25/12, atl) Forget the 2012 deadline. AND to campaign for reelection. Resolution inevitable—people don’t want the blame
Schroeder, Market Watch, 10/25
(Robert, October 25, 2012, “Of 5 ‘fiscal cliff’ outcomes only 1 is disaster”, http://www.marketwatch.com/story/five-fiscal-cliff-scenarios-2012-10-25, 10/25/12, atl) Over the cliff we go : Simply letting AND that no one is willing to take. President will punt the deal
Schroeder, Market Watch, 10/25
(Robert, October 25, 2012, “Of 5 ‘fiscal cliff’ outcomes only 1 is disaster”, http://www.marketwatch.com/story/five-fiscal-cliff-scenarios-2012-10-25, 10/25/12, atl) Punt: Higher tax AND Obama wins a second term. No impact—fed actions and compromise AND PC not key
BNY Mellon, 10/25
(BNY Mellon is a leading investment management and investment services company, uniquely focused to help clients manage and move their financial assets, October 25, 2012, “Fiscal Cliff Likely to Slow Growth, but Not Cause Recession, According to Standish”, http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/25/4937539/fiscal-cliff-likely-to-slow-growth.html, 10/25/12, atl) The U.S. fiscal cliff is not AND percent in 2013," Higgins said.
If backlash occurs it’ll fall back onto a bipartisan committee—solves the impact
Schroeder, Market Watch, 10/25
(Robert, October 25, 2012, “Of 5 ‘fiscal cliff’ outcomes only 1 is disaster”, http://www.marketwatch.com/story/five-fiscal-cliff-scenarios-2012-10-25, 10/25/12, atl) New deal: There’s no shortage of advice for the White House and Congress on how to avoid the fiscal cliff and rein in the deficit. So why shouldn’t they take it? In the event that lame-duck negotiations between Obama and Republicans blow up, they could fall back on something like a recently released framework from the Bipartisan Policy Center. The suggested legislation envisions turning off the fiscal cliff, but would require a down payment of tax and spending changes that would be built on as part of a bigger debt reduction package in 2013. The aim is to save $4 trillion over 10 years. It’s doubtful that the president and lawmakers would simply take a single policy group’s advice wholesale. But elements could wind up in a surprise deal. |
| 11/10/2012 | Tournament: Wake Forest | Round: 2 | Opponent: Emory CM | Judge: Weiner, Sarah
We meet – Financial incentives include tax credits and federal loan guarantees and produce energy
World Nuclear Association, 12
("Nuclear Power in the USA," 6-6-12, http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf41.html, accessed 7-31-12, mtf) Financial incentives
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 provided financial incentives for the construction of advanced nuclear
AND
asked that the limit on total guarantees be raised to $100 billion. Counter interpretation – financial incentives are DOE based loans, loan guarantees, purchase agreements, price supports
Waxman, US Solicitor General, 98
(Seth P., Solicitor General Counsel of Record; Frank W. Hunger, Assistant Attorney General; David M. Cohen and Mark A. Melnick Attorneys, Department of Justice, "Harbert/Lummus Agrifuels Projects, Et Al., Petitioners V. United States Of America," Brief For The United States In Opposition, October 1998, footnote 2, p. 6, http://www.justice.gov/osg/briefs/1998/0responses/98-0697.resp.opp.pdf, accessed 8-1-12, mtf) 2 On November 15, 1986, Keefe was delegated “the authority, with
AND
or his delegate(s).” Pet. App. 111-113. |
| 11/10/2012 | Tournament: Wake Forest | Round: 2 | Opponent: Emory CM | Judge: Weiner, Sarah
Links to DA
Regehr, Project Ploughshares Senior Policy Advisor, 7
(Ernie, "Nuclear Disarmament or Nuclear Ambivalence?," October 2007, http://www.ploughshares.ca/sites/default/files/brf074.pdf, accessed 9-24-12, mtf) It is interesting that this strong support for a treaty or agreement to eliminate nuclear
AND
the NPT as ineffective while only 18 per cent regard it as effective. No NPT Reform-multiple obstacles block AND demand side solutions fail
Peloso, US intelligence counterproliferaiton expert, 2011
(Chris, “Applying the Lessons Learned from the Success of Similar International Treaties to the Nuclear Arms Problem”, http://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1103andcontext=scujil, DOA: 11-7-12, ldg)
As participants in the NPT's Seventh Review Conference found, there are a number of
AND
would make it more difficult for them to maintain their nuclear weapons programs. No amending the NPT-empirics, especially for Article IV
Carranza, Texas AandM political science professor, 2006
(Mario, “Can the NPT Survive? The Theory and Practice of US Nuclear Non-proliferation Policy after September 11”, Contemporary Security Policy, 27.3, http://www.contemporarysecuritypolicy.org/assets/CSP-27-3-Carranza.pdf, DOA: 11-7-12, ldg) NPT amendment. This scenario is unlikely because it is very difficult to amend the
AND
treaty, to have access to such technology or equipment under IAEA safeguards. No chance the CP happens-people don’t reform the NPT especially article IV
Miller, Harvard International Security Program director,
(Steven, “Nuclear Collisions: Discord, Reform and the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime”, 4-2,http://www.amacad.org/pdfs/nonproliferation.pdf, DOA: 11-7-12, ldg)
Thus, two significant pressures suggest the need for reform to strengthen the NPT system
AND
regime has not been readily forthcoming and in some contexts has been lacking altogether |
| 11/10/2012 | Tournament: Wake Forest | Round: 2 | Opponent: Emory CM | Judge: Weiner, Sarah
No impact—fed actions and compromise AND PC not key
BNY Mellon, 10/25
(BNY Mellon is a leading investment management and investment services company, uniquely focused to help clients manage and move their financial assets, October 25, 2012, “Fiscal Cliff Likely to Slow Growth, but Not Cause Recession, According to Standish”, http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/25/4937539/fiscal-cliff-likely-to-slow-growth.html, 10/25/12, atl) The U.S. fiscal cliff is not likely to send the economy into
AND
percent in 2012 to 1.4 percent in 2013," Higgins said. No impact to defense cuts-default to qualified experts
Korb, former assistant secretary of defense under Reagan, 9-9-12
(Lawrence, “Cuts Would Not Affect Security”, http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/09/09/how-big-should-the-defense-budget-be/cuts-would-not-affect-security, DOA: 11-10-12, ldg) But the United States can afford defense cuts, without undermining national security, for
AND
spending, and our allies would account for about half of the rest. Won’t pass parties have an incentive to go over the cliff AND no impact
Barno, retired Army lieutenant general, 11-7-12
(David, “Brace Yourself”, www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/11/07/brace_yourself?page=full, DOA: 11-10-12, ldg) The national security establishment has focused primarily on the potential cuts to the Pentagon,
AND
reaching a broader consensus in 2013 about balancing the nation's revenues and expenditures. Or deal no matter what and their ev is brinkmanship-PC isn’t key.
Vigna, Wall Street Journal, 10/22
(Paul, October 22, 2012, “Don’t Fear the Fiscal Cliff, Morgan Stanley Says”, http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2012/10/22/dont-fear-the-fiscal-cliff-morgan-stanley-says/, 10/25/12, atl) President Obama and Mitt Romney meet tonight for the third and final debate, and
AND
forced SandP to downgrade U.S. debt last summer. Obama has no PC-election doesn’t matter
Gura, Marketplace, 11-7-12
(David, “A balance sheet of 'political capital”, www.marketplace.org/topics/elections/campaign-trail/balance-sheet-political-capital, DOA: 11-10-12, ldg) This is what President George W. Bush told reporters two days after he won
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and tax increases scheduled to kick in at the end of the year. XO solves
Goldfarb, Washington Post White House Staff Writer, 11/2
(Zachary, November 2, 2012, “To blunt ‘fiscal cliff’ pain, administration could assert broad powers, experts say”, http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/to-blunt-fiscal-cliff-pain-administration-could-assert-broad-powers-experts-say/2012/11/02/66a075ee-238d-11e2-ac85-e669876c6a24_story_1.html, 11/6/12, atl) The Obama administration could blunt the economic harm caused by the “fiscal cliff”
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, they have the most flexibility to defer the effects of the cuts.” Presidential leadership’s irrelevant
Jacobs et al., Minnesota political studies professor, 2010
(Lawrence, “Varieties of Obamaism: Structure, Agency, and the Obama Presidency” Perspectives on Politics, Volume 8, Issue 3, project muse, ldg) But personality is not a solid foundation for a persuasive explanation of presidential impact and
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, and anticipated voter reactions. Presidential sales pitches go only so far. SMRs are bipartisan – DOE programs prove
Domenici and Miller, Co-chairs of BPC Nuclear Initiative, 12
(Pete and Warren, Senator, BPC senior fellow, and Former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, “Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Global Nuclear Energy Markets: A Report of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Nuclear Initiative,” July 2012, Bipartisan Policy Center, page 20, da 8-18-12, http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Leadership%20in%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Markets.pdf, mee) Strategic Goal: Historically, the United States has been a leader in nuclear technology
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related research, development, and deployment (RDandD) programs. Winners win- bandwagoning
Green, Hofstra political science professor, 2010
(David, "The Do-Nothing 44th President ", 6-11, http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Do-Nothing-44th-Presid-by-David-Michael-Gree-100611-648.html, ldg) Moreover, there is a continuously evolving and reciprocal relationship between presidential boldness and achievement
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of the now retired Helen Thomas, this is precisely what they did. |
| 11/10/2012 | Tournament: Wake Forest | Round: 2 | Opponent: Emory CM | Judge: Weiner, Sarah
Gridlock no matter what even if they want a deal
Barno, retired Army lieutenant general, 11-7-12
(David, “Brace Yourself”, www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/11/07/brace_yourself?page=full, DOA: 11-10-12, ldg) Although structural factors seem to favor a deal, the 112th Congress's political gridlock --
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of time should squelch expectations for a grand bargain in the lame duck. Won’t come to a deal – recent claims of compromise don’t matter – ideology outweighs
Cook , National Journal, 11-8-12
(Nancy, “To Avert a Fiscal-Cliff Catastrophe, Someone Has to Blink,” http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/to-avert-a-fiscal-cliff-catastrophe-someone-has-to-blink-20121108, DOA: 11-9-12, ads) It’s even possible that, if both parties concoct a deal quickly, they can
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failed super committee and the epic battle in 2011 over the debt ceiling. Obama’s PC can’t do anything – too much division
Raju, Politico, 10/23
(Manu, October 23, 2012, “Fiscal cliff casts shadow over 2014”, http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1012/82794.html, 10/25/12, atl) How a deal looks obviously depends on whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama wins —
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a prospect certain to force endangered senators to cast votes with electoral ramifications. Political capital theory isn’t true with this congress
Bouie, American prospect writing fellow, 2011
(Jamelle, “Political Capital”, 5-5, http://prospect.org/csnc/blogs/tapped_archive?month=05andyear=2011andbase_name=political_capital, DOA: 9-29-11, ldg) Unfortunately, political capital isn’t that straightforward. As we saw at the beginning of
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necessary part of presidential success in Congress, but it’s far from sufficient. 8% chance of the internal link
Beckmann et al., UC Irvine political science professor, 2011
(Matthew, “Opportunism in Polarization”, Presidential Studies Quarterly, 41.3, ebsco, ldg) The final important piece in our theoretical model—presidents' political capital— also finds
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scales, which often will not matter, but can in close cases. SMRs are bipartisan – DOE programs prove
Domenici and Miller, Co-chairs of BPC Nuclear Initiative, 12
(Pete and Warren, Senator, BPC senior fellow, and Former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, “Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Global Nuclear Energy Markets: A Report of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Nuclear Initiative,” July 2012, Bipartisan Policy Center, page 20, da 8-18-12, http://bipartisanpolicy.org/sites/default/files/Leadership%20in%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Markets.pdf, mee) Strategic Goal: Historically, the United States has been a leader in nuclear technology
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related research, development, and deployment (RDandD) programs. Bipartisan support
Sullivan, et al., partner, Hogan Lovells’ LLP, 10
(Mary Anne, partner in Hogan Lovells' energy practice in Washington, D.C., Daniel F. Stenger is a partner in Hogan Lovells' energy practice, Amy C. Roma is a senior associate in Hogan Lovells' energy practice, “Are Small Reactors the Next Big Thing in Nuclear?” 12-21-10, http://www.elp.com/index/display/article-display/3288852302/articles/electric-light-power/volume-88/issue-6/sections/are-small-reactors-the-next-big-thing-in-nuclear.html, accessed 9-20-12, ara) SMRs have enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress. The House Committee on Science and Technology
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will contain strong support for the DOE's research and development program for SMRs. No polarization- both parties adamantly support nuclear power
Jungjohann, Heinrich Boll Foundation environmental program director, 11
(Arne, program director for Environment and Global Dialogue with the Heinrich Boll Foundation in Washington, D.C., "States fight back against nuclear power, even as the feds remain in its thrall," 6-3-11, http://grist.org/nuclear/2011-06-02-states-fight-back-against-nuclear-power-even-as-the-feds-remain/, accessed 11-3-12, mtf) Although Democrats and Republicans in Congress feed at the nuclear industry’s trough in equal measure
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fact that 23 of those reactors are very similar to the Fukushima plant. The link outweighs the turn-wins overwhelm costs
Mitchell, Columbia international politics professor, 9
(Lincoln, “Time for Obama to Start Spending political capital”, 6-18-9, http://www.huffington post.com/Lincoln-mithcell/time-for-obama-to-start-s_b_217235.html, ldg) Throughout his presidential campaign, but more notably, during his presidency, President Obama
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Health care will be the first and very likely most important, test. Obama proves
Singer, MyDD editor, 9
(Jonathan, "By Expending Capital, Obama Grows His Capital," My Direct Democracy, 3-3-9, http://www.mydd.com/story/2009/3/3/191825/0428, accessed 11-11-9, mss) From the latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal survey: Despite the country's struggling
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Hill, and is being rewarded by the American public as a result. |
| 11/11/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: - Doesn’t solve for SMR’s or the gold standard-US industry is key to that-means they don’t solve nonprolif norms or cradle to grave-that’s Miller and Lieberman
Links to DA—GOP would freak out if you took off sanctions
2. Other countries won’t accept it-empirics
Weiss, International Security and Cooperation affiliated scholar, 9
(Leonard, affiliated scholar at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation, "RELIABLE ENERGY SUPPLY AND NONPROLIFERATION," Nonproliferation Review, Vol. 16, No. 2, July 2009, http://cns.miis.edu/npr/pdfs/npr_16-2_weiss.pdf, accessed 9-30-12, mtf) The problem of global warming has fostered much talk of a ‘‘nuclear renaissance’’ as
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complaints of discrimination and a class system for recipients that will be resented. 3. Perm do both 4. Obama already pushing and failing
Horner and Meier, Arms Control Today writers, 9
(Daniel and Oliver, “Talks on Fuel Bank Stalled at IAEA,” October 2009, http://www.armscontrol.org/act/2009_10/fuelBank, accessed 9-30-12, mtf) Plans to establish an international nuclear fuel bank, a key part of nonproliferation programs
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largely indifferent or critical. (See ACT, January/February 2009.) ENR is unique risk of prolif
Jones, senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center and co-chairman of its Energy Project, 12
(Retired General James L, Former Security Advisor to Obama in 2009 and 2010, January 17, 2012, “US must remain leader in nuclear enrichment”, http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/204711-us-must-remain-leader-in-nuclear-enrichment-, 6/4/12, atl) Achieving energy security is among our nation’s most pressing requirements in this still-young
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maintaining the safety, security and reliability of our nuclear capability is unacceptable. |
| 11/11/2012 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
The causality of their impact is awful
Ghughunishvili, CEU IR masters, 2010
(Irina, “Securitization of Migration in the United States after 9/11: Constructing Muslims and Arabs as Enemies”, online pdf, ldg) As provided by the Copenhagen School securitization theory is comprised by speech act, acceptance
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the same language as the securitizing actors and can relate to their speeches. Politicization is critical to motivate responsible environmentalism – the alt alone risks irrelevancy
Græger, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs head of Department of International Politics, 96
(Nina, “Environmental Security?” Journal of Peace Research, Vol. 33, No. 1 (Feb., 1996), pp. 109-116, 9/1/12, atl) Others have argued, on the contrary, that by including a non-military
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of popular mobilization is likely to depend heavily on perceptions of its efficacy. Portraying eco-damage as “extinction level” is a crucial communication act that forestalls complete extinction – it solves their turn because it sparks a new social ethic
Epstein, New York University School of Law Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law, 09
(Richard J., “The Threat That Dare Not Speak Its Name; Human Extinction” Perspectives in Biology and Medicine Vol. 52, No. 1, Winter 2009, 9/13/12, atl) Final ends for all species are the same, but the journeys will be different
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now all too often dismiss as "human nature" (Tudge 1989).
Security discourse is inevitable – rejection of environmentalism cedes power to the elites
Liftin, University of Washington Political Science Professor, 98
(Karen T., “Constructing Environmental Security and Ecological Interdependence”, Global Governance 5 (1998), 9/1/12, atl) It may be tempting to jettison environmental security, but there are strong practical and
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discourse, they must be conscious of how they construct their speech acts. K provides no post-structuralist alternative – defer to specific instances of security discourse
Burke, University of New South Wales Senior Lecturer in International Relations, 07
(Anthony, June 2007, “What security makes possible: Some thoughts on critical security studies” Working Paper – Department of International Relations Australian National University, 9/2/12, atl) The Copenhagen School’s analyses open a door, however briefly, to an important insight
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defined and practiced in normatively better ways, and kept under continual scrutiny.
Environmental security is distinct from and helps usurp aggressive securitization discourse – it’s defensive nature makes it pragmatically and morally acceptable
Floyd, University of Warwick British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow, 12
(Rita, January 20, 2012, “Climate Change, Environmental Security Studies and the Morality of Climate Security”, http://www.e-ir.info/2012/01/20/climate-change-environmental-security-studies-and-the-morality-of-climate-security/, 9/1/12, atl) Today environmental security includes at least six distinct approaches, whereby scholars ‘approach’ the
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simply left to discuss Kaplan’s ‘The Coming Anarchy (1994)’. |
| 01/03/2013 | Tournament: USC | Round: 1 | Opponent: | Judge:
The United States Federal Government should categorically exclude offshore wind production from National Environmental Protection Act review. |
| 02/25/2013 | Tournament: D7! | Round: 5 | Opponent: GWU NS | Judge:
The United States Federal Government should reduce restrictions on offshore natural gas production in the United States. |
| 03/29/2013 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Contention One Current supply is absolutely unsustainable - The economics of shale are horrid
Ahmed, Institute for Policy Research and Development executive director, 1-10-13
(Nafeez, “The Great Oil Swindle”, http://www.fpif.org/articles/the_great_oil_swindle, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg/atl)
But there are further reasons for concern. For how reliable is the IEA's data
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even bigger financial mess, on a faster trajectory toward costly environmental destruction. 2. Overproduction ensures gas bubble—causes rapid collapse of the industry
Callahan, PhD Chemist, 12
(Jonathan, worked for almost 20 years as a data analysis/data visualization expert for various Federal science agencies, February 6, 2012, “Gas boom goes bust”, http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-02-06/gas-boom-goes-bust, 2/5/13, atl) The current boom in drilling for ‘unconventional’ gas has helped raise US production to
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information presented above, I would humbly submit that it has just arrived. 3. New fracking regulations
Plumer, Washington Post, 2012
(Brad, “How states are regulating fracking (in maps)”, 7-16, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/07/16/how-states-are-regulating-fracking-in-maps/, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Armed with new drilling techniques, companies are spreading out across the United States,
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, the IEA notes, could prove even more costly to the gas industry Contention Two Russian economy is on a collision course- only energy diversification can spur structural reforms
Mergenthaler and Bishop, Strategic Foresight deputy head and project manager for WEF, 13
(Steven and Andrew, WEF = World Economic Forum, January 23, 2013, “Russia: a great run but an uncertain future”, http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2013/01/23/davos-2013-wef-report-urges-russia-to-tackle-corruption-and-accelerate-reform/#axzz2K8TSRAha, 2/6/13, atl) The Russian economy has had a great run over the past decade, as evidenced
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to face the forces reshaping its future both within and beyond its borders. The impetus exists now—only a bridge towards energy diversification spurs sustainable political change
Whitmore, Radio Free Europe Senior Correspondent Central News, 13
(Brian, January 2, 2013, “Russia's Tumultous Year to Come”, http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/01/russias-tumultous-year-to-come/266748/, 2/20/13, atl) It began with a roar and it ended with a whimper. As 2012 wound
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of soul searching are an inevitable ritual after the past few opposition demonstrations. Key to preventing Russian neo-imperialism and war
Blank, SSI National security affairs professor, 7
(Stephen, Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago, Strategic Studies Institute, “Russian Democracy, Revisited,” Spring 2007, http://www.securityaffairs.org/issues/2007/12/blank.php, DOA: 12-18-11, ldg) Gvosdev defends his brand of realism as a moral policy based on prudential calculations that
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very well succumb to imperial temptation, at the cost of international catastrophe. Plan solves- geopolitical knock on effects ensures Gazprom diversification
Washington Post 2012
(“U.S. gas exports could limit Putin’s influence”, 9-25, http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-09-25/opinions/35495338_1_natural-gas-gas-exports-prices, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Gazprom finances Russian President Vladimir Putin’s corrupt political system. Under Mr. Putin’s direction
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customers, shareholders, Russia’s neighbors and, ultimately, Russia, too. That’s the lynchpin for broader foreign policy objectives—decrease in power only spurs impetus for change
Aslund, Peterson Institute senior fellow, 2012
(Anders, “Gazprom crisis casts shadow over Putin”, 9-27,http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/55c1aeb0-07c6-11e2-9df2-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2IQfMYRWu, DOA: 1-24-13, ldg) For years, many analysts have said that Russia will reform only when the oil
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$5.2bn of shares in Sberbank, the state savings bank. Now is key- Gazprom is weakening now but gas exports are critical to weaken Russian foreign policy and the EU monopoly
Alic, ISA Intel co-founder, 12
(Jen, Geopolitical Analyst, former editor-in-chief of ISN Security Watch in Zurich, October 4, 2012, “The Shale Gas Boom: How Scared is the Kremlin?”, http://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/The-Shale-Gas-Boom-How-Scared-is-the-Kremlin.html, 2/7/13, atl) Gazprom should be scared. The US has overtaken Russia as the largest producer of
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gas, this will give Europe that much more bargaining power against Russia. Only US exports solve- current liberalization efforts reestablish EU stronghold and ensures a resilient gas base
Weinschenk, Oil and Energy Daily Senior Analyst, 2/20
(Matthew, February 20, 2013, “How to Profit from Putin’s Latest Chess Move”, http://www.oilandenergydaily.com/2013/02/20/putin-gazprom-natural-gas/, 3/5/13, atl) Russia is no stranger to the geopolitical chess match taking place across the world’s energy
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full weight behind blocking the reforms. And “the chase” continues, Gazprom is the lynchpin of Russian energy aggression—spirals into inevitable SCO great power war, Senkaku conflict, terrorism, and kills US-Russian relations
Lin, former DOD China Affairs policy planning director, 2009
(Christina, “The Prince of Rosh: Russian Energy Imperialism and the Emerging Eurasian Military Alliance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation”, 2-11, http://www.isn.ethz.ch/isn/Digital-Library/Publications/Detail/?lng=enandid=96417, DOA: 2-2-13, ldg) After the end of the Cold War and a period of Perestroika, the post
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well as alternative geographic suppliers from West Africa, Canada, and elsewhere. Russian war causes extinction
Bostrom, Oxford University PhD Philosophy, 02
(Nick, “Existential Risks: Analyzing Human Extinction Scenarios”, Journal of Evolution and Technology, Vol. 9, March, http://www.nickbostrom.com/existential/risks.html, 2/21/13, atl) The unique challenge of existential risks Risks in this sixth category are a recent phenomenon
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preludes to the existential risks that we will encounter in the 21st century. Senkaku disputes go nuclear
Emmot, Economist editor, 08
(Bill, 6/4/2008, “Power rises in the east”, p. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/power-rises-in-the-east/story-e6frg8px-1111116460128, 2/20/13, atl) As well as knitting them, however, this drama is also grinding together Asian
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East China Sea and the Senkaku-Diaoyutai islands, Taiwan and Pakistan. 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 bitter rivalry or even confrontation, the
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power might be not necessarily to the U.S.’s advantage. Contention Three Naval power makes war unthinkable—decline in leadership collapses trade, ensures piracy spread, and sparks multiple scenarios for nuclear war—shipbuilding and a strong industrial base ensures resiliency
Eaglen, Heritage Foundation Research Fellow for National Security Studies, 11
(Mackenzie, Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, May, 16, 2011, “Thinking about a Day without Sea Power: Implications for U.S. Defense Policy”, http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/05/thinking-about-a-day-without-sea-power-implications-for-us-defense-policy, 2/16/13, atl) America is a maritime power, and a strong U.S. Navy is
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American people, and these benefits far outweigh the costs of maintaining it. Trade collapse independently causes war-it’s linear
Hillebrand, Kentucky diplomacy professor, 2010
(Evan, “Deglobalization Scenarios: Who Wins? Who Loses?”, Global Economy Journal, Volume 10, Issue 2, ebsco, ldg) A long line of writers from Cruce (1623) to Kant (1797)
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for more fractious relations among states and the probability for interstate war rises. Two internal links First is steel—
It’s try or die for the industry—plan saves it from collapse
Elmquist, Bloomberg reporter, 12/31
(December 31, 2012, “Shale-Gas Revolution Spurs Wave of New U.S. Steel Plants: Energy”, http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-31/shale-gas-revolution-spurs-wave-of-new-u-s-steel-plants-energy.html, 2/16/13, atl) The U.S. shale-gas revolution, which has revitalized chemicals companies
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producer by volume, is expected to post a fourth consecutive annual loss. Every bit counts—sustained gas prices ensure competitiveness
James, Reuters, 12
(Steve James, March 16, 2012, “Analysis: Steelmakers eye gas to cut costs, drive exports,” Reuters, http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-steel-gas-idUSBRE82F12Y20120316, 2/16/13, atl) America's steel industry, for decades a symbol of industrial decline, is betting on
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lasting for 30 years and under $8 for the next 80 years." Steel is an indispensable to overall military function—failure to sustain consistent supply ensures incapacitating dependence
Lasoff, Kelley and Drye Law partner, 07
(Laurence J., has nearly three decades of experience helping a broad spectrum of clients navigate the complex regulatory hurdles of international trade and customs, in addition to managing the government relations and public policy challenges faced by U.S. companies and industry trade associations, Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Consumer Goods: Advisor on Trade Negotiations, Department of Commerce and Office of U.S. Trade Representative, “Steel and the National Defense”, http://www.ssina.com/news/releases/pdf_releases/steel_and_national_defense_0107.pdf, 2/21/13, atl) This analysis presented by the U.S. steel industry addresses the importance of
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domestic steel industry to meet all of these criteria on a consistent basis. Second is Shipbuilding, the benefits are massive—OCS development provides sustained stimulus
Mason, LSU chair of banking, 2011
(Joseph, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing; Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 306, H.R. 588, S. 266 and H.R. 285”, 4-6, lexis, ldg) Apart from national energy concerns, however, economic considerations also favor increased development of
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billion per year) in new U.S. federal tax income. Key to seabasing capabilities—ensures naval flexibility that sustains global deterrence-- solves war
Etter, was United States Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for SandT from 1998 to 2001, 06
(Dr. Delores M., Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 2005 to 2007, “Statement Of The Honorable Dr. Delores M. Etter. Assistant Secretary Of The Navy (Research, Development And Acquisition)”, Before The Seapower Subcommittee Of The Senate Armed Services Committee On The Navy’s Shipbuilding Program April 6, 2006, ), 2/22/13, Atl) Seabasing represents a complex capability, a system-of-systems able to move
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Navy to a force tuned to the 21st Century and its evolving requirements. Plan The United States Federal Government should substantially reduce restrictions on offshore natural gas production in the United States. Solvency Functional moratorium now—means we can’t access 98% of OCS reserves. Plan removes those restrictions
Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, 12
(Thomas, “Energy Department sneaks offshore moratorium past public; Jobs and oil-supply potential are shut down,” 7-10-12, 2/13/13, atl) While the Obama administration was taking a victory lap last week after the 5-
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the above” president is responsible for increased production and reduced oil import. Plan is key to development- empirical studies prove high demand and sustainable supply
Green, George Mason Adjunct Professor of Communication, 3/1
(Mark, API Energy Tomorrow, been a reporter and editor for more than 30 years, including six years as sports editor at The Washington Times, 16 years as national editorial writer in the Washington Bureau of The Oklahoman newspaper March 1, 2013, “Limiting Access Limits Opportunity”, http://energytomorrow.org/blog/limiting-access-limits-opportunity1/#/type/all, 3/7/13, atl) We say opportunities for oil and natural gas development in federally controlled areas – onshore
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and those that hinder development. As choices go, it’s pretty clear. And it comes online quickly
IER, 09
(Institute for Energy Research, February 11, 2009, “Offshore Energy Exploration: Myth vs. Fact”, http://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/2009/02/11/offshore-energy-exploration-myth-vs-fact-2/, 3/8/13, atl) Further, while there may be areas along the Atlantic coast without the significant build
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, those resources could be available in a significantly shorter period of time. Currently, perception of inadequate supply blocks LNG exports- new, sustainable supply is key
Ebinger, Senior fellow and Director of the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings, 12
(Charles, “Liquid Markets: Assessing the Case for US Exports of Liquefied Natural Gas,” 5-2-12, http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/events/2012/5/02%20lng%20exports/20120502_lng_exports, 2/13/13, atl) For an increase in U.S. exports of LNG to be considered feasible
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concern, owing to the continued rapid improvement in technologies and production processes. US exports are feasible and will be competitive
Zeits, Energy industry consultant and investment analyst, 2/19
(Richard, background includes fourteen years as investment banker, portfolio manager and senior investment analyst with bulge bracket firms in New York. Zeits Energy Analytics provide custom industry research, market intelligence, investment analyses and transaction advisory services to investment professionals and industry practitioners, February 19, 2013, “U.S. LNG Exports: Increasingly A Reality”, http://seekingalpha.com/article/1202741-u-s-lng-exports-increasingly-a-reality?source=google_news, 2/19/13, atl) The past two months have been marked by a whole series of significant announcements in
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to the Asian markets by as much as 7,500 nautical miles). Offshore terminals are key
Kilisek, Foreign Policy, 12
(Roman, “The Bright Future of Floating LNG Liquefaction, Regasification and Storage Units”, 7/19, http://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2012/07/19/the-bright-future-of-floating-lng-liquefaction-regasification-and-storage-units/, 2/20/13, atl) This is a newsworthy event in the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) industry because
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the West Coast for export to South America (Chile) and Asia. No skills shortage—companies adapt and even if they don’t there’s no impact
Leon, OE Digital, 12
(Audrey, December 1, 2012, “Solving the skills shortage”, http://oedigital.com/technology/item/801-solving-the-skills-shortage, 3/7/13, atl) Charlie Williams, executive director of the Center for Offshore Safety (COS), acknowledges
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the competency assurance program that COS is running can have a positive impact. High offshore demand means tech will adapt to make drilling easy
Pickerell, Fuel Fix Energy Reporter, 2/4
(Emily, February 4, 2013, “Offshore boom will boost equipment suppliers”, http://fuelfix.com/blog/2013/02/04/offshore-boom-will-spread-to-equipment-suppliers-analyst-said/, 2/22/13, atl) Recent deep-water discoveries combined with a shortage of drilling vessels should make for
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said, enabling service companies to make needed investments in additional drilling rigs. |
| 03/29/2013 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
Case Massive market flood coming now- Saudi Arabia wants to cripple Iran and Iraq
RT, 2012
(Global news network based in Russia, "Saudi Arabia’s oil war plan hinted”, June 1, http://www.rt.com/news/saudi-arabia-oil-plot-754/, accessed 9/19/12, SLC) Saudi Arabia and … $100 a barrel. Saudi Arabia is running out of reserve oil- means no backstopping
Krane, Gulf energy policy researcher at Cambridge, 2012
(Jim, author of "City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism", “The End of the Saudi Oil Reserve Margin”, Wall Street Journal Europe, April 5, http://search.proquest.com/docview/964027944, accessed 9/18/12, SLC) But the old ….against oil states. Navy Lease stipulations empirically solve the link- electromagnetic restrictions and prior notification
BOEM, 11
(Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, " Gulf of Mexico OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sales: 2012-2017," Western and Central Planning Areas Multisale EIS, 2011, p. 2-38, https://www.google.com/url?sa=tandrct=jandq=andesrc=sandsource=webandcd=3andcad=rjaandved=0CD0QFjACandurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boem.gov%2FEnvironmental-Stewardship%2FEnvironmental-Assessment%2FNEPA%2FBOEM2011-057-v1-pdf.aspxandei=V48pUY-iEqTL2QW5g4DQCQandusg=AFQjCNErQf_LBW9JUjqd5o-Imn77qGk2pA, accessed 2-23-13, mtf) Effectiveness of the ….and gas activities. |
| 03/29/2013 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge:
OCS exploration solves marine biotech.
Schmitt, University of California Coastal Marine Institute Evolution and Marine Biology and Program Director, 08
(Russell J, Department of Ecology, “Use of OCS Oil Platforms as Sustainable Sources of Marine Natural Products,” http://www.coastalresearchcenter.ucsb.edu/cmi/files/2006-054.pdf 2008, 2/14/13, atl) The Santa Barbara Channel …. than excessive ‘splitting’. Solves extinction
Nasim, Pakistani molecular geneticist and molecular biologist, 11
(Anwar, scientist in the field of biochemical genetics and genetic engineering. “Biotechnology: A Powerful Tool for Human Survival and Sustainability,” Survival and Sustainability Environmental Earth Sciences 2011, pp 361-370, http://rd.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-540-95991-5_34, 2/14/13, atl) The concept of ….. future human survival. |
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And plan is key to overall Japanese relations- exports solidify the security relationship
Nye, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government dean emeritus, 12
(Joseph, August 2012, “The U.S.-Japan Alliance anchoring stability in Asia”, http://csis.org/files/publication/120810_Armitage_USJapanAlliance_Web.pdf, 3/13/13, atl) Recent positive developments ….. for U.S. natural gas. Solves NK war- goes nuclear
Gates, served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011, 11
(Robert, U.S. Secretary of Defense, “U.S.-Japan Alliance a Cornerstone of Asian Security”, Speech to Keio University, 1-14, http://www.defense.gov/speeches/speech.aspx?speechid=1529, 3/14/13, atl) Over the course ….. our potential adversaries. |
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Conventional gas is key- ensures low prices and shale hurts crop production
Philpott, Mother Jones Energy, Food, and Ag writer, 13
(Tom, January 30, 2013, “The Surprising Connection Between Food and Fracking”, http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2013/01/foodfracking-connection-youve-never-thought-about, 3/16/13, atl) In a recent Nation ….. the US market.
Crop yields solve extinction- environmental crisis and nuclear war
Luger, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, 00
(Richard, US Senator from Indiana, and a member and former chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 2000, “Plant power”, http://www.ourplanet.com/imgversn/143/lugar.html, 3/15/13, atl) In a world confronted …. of our planet. |
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Their studies assume impossible extraction rates
Nelder, Slate energy analyst, 11
(Chris, 12-29-11, “What the Frack?,” http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/future_tense/2011/12/is_there_really_100_years_worth_of_natural_gas_beneath_the_united_states_.html, 2/16/13, atl) One complicating factor …. supply estimates accordingly. Even if they win long term certainty, it doesn’t solve the case
Ryan, AOL Energy, 12
(Margaret, 12-7-12, “LNG Project Angst Builds in US Energy Industry,” 12-7-12, http://energy.aol.com/2012/12/07/lng-project-angst-builds-in-us-energy-industry/?icid=related1, 2/16/13, atl) As of the end ….. for full approvals. CP causes shale to backfire—collapses the industry
Butterfield, Huffington Post, 12
(Anne, Boulder Daily Camera Columnist, 4-19-12, “Colorado's Elegant Solution for Fracking,” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-butterfield/colorado-fracking_b_1413811.html, 2/16/13, atl) And in case ….. profit in the end." Agency rulemaking is massively inefficient, accident prone, and causes inevitable backlogs
Mashaw, Yale University Gordon B. Tweedy Professor of Law and Organization, 94
(Jerry, “Improving the Environment of Agency Rulemaking: An Essay on Management, Games and Accountability”, (1994). Faculty Scholarship Series. Paper 1190., 12/27/12, atl) Today's reformers tend ….general institutional question. Shale has higher CO2 content
Roy, Terasen Gas regulatory affairs director, 2010
(Diane, “Commercial Energy Consumers Association of British Columbia”, 10-8, http://www.fortisbc.com/About/RegulatoryAffairs/GasUtility/NatGasBCUCSubmissions/Documents/101108_TUtilities_2010_LTRP_CEC_IR2_Response_FF.pdf Using gas is an …. high CO2 shales. That makes it uneconomical to liquefy
Ebenezer, Institute of Petroleum Technology, 2005
(Salako, “Removal Of Carbon Dioxide From Natural Gas For LNG Production”, December, http://www.ipt.ntnu.no/~jsg/studenter/prosjekt/Salako2005.pdf, DOA: 1-24-13, ldg) Liquefaction process which …… considered in detail. |
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Perm shields the link-allows blame shifting
Wells, Missouri law professor, 2007
(Christina, “Katrina and the Rhetoric of Federalism”, Mississippi law review, lexis, ldg) Cooperative federalism (along ….cooperative federalism program. State governments are inefficient and won’t optimize
O’Toole, Cato Institute Senior Fellow on Urban Growth, Public Land, and Transportation, 97
(Randal, “Should Congress Transfer Federal Lands to the States?” Cato Institute, Cato Policy Analysis No. 276, http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-276.html, 2/16/13, atl) When Republicans talk …….those political manipulations. Federal action is key—mapping and funding
Breakthrough Institute, 11
( “Interview with Dan Steward, Former Mitchell Energy Vice President,” 12-20, http://thebreakthrough.org/blog/2011/12/interview_with_dan_steward_for.shtml, 2/16/13, atl) BTI: What help did ……. and GRI did. No resources on federal lands- new studies prove offshore is key
Levi, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, 3/8
(Michael, March 8, 2013, “The Shale Boom Won’t be Repeated on Federal Lands”, http://blogs.cfr.org/levi/2013/03/08/the-shale-boom-wont-be-repeated-on-federal-lands/, 3/8/13, atl) A visit to Yellowstone …….. probably wouldn’t be. |
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Even massive economic decline has zero chance of war
Jervis, Columbia University Political Science and International and Public Affairs Professor, 2011
(Robert, December, “Force in Our Times,” Survival, Vol. 25, No. 4, p. 403-425, d/a 2-8-13, ads) Even if war …… make war thinkable. Obama has no capital and it doesn’t matter anyway-Obama officials concede
The Hill 3-20-13
(“Obama honeymoon may be over”, http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/289179-obama-honeymoon-may-be-over, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg) The second-term honeymoon …….. president’s second-term honeymoon.” Bills locked in-Rubio and Paul got GOP on board
Chait, New York Magazine, 3-19-13
(Jonathan, “GOP Candidates Form Pro-Immigration Cartel”, http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/03/gop-candidates-form-pro-immigration-cartel.html?mid=rssandutm_source=feedburnerandutm_medium=feedandutm_campaign=Feed%3A+JonathanChaitRssFeed+%28Jonathan+Chait+RSS+Feed%29, DOA: 3-25-13, ldg)
Here is the …….. House this summer.
Winner’s win
Hirsh, National Journal chief correspondent, 2-7-13
(Michael, “There's No Such Thing as Political Capital”, www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/there-s-no-such-thing-as-political-capital-20130207, DOA: 2-9-13, ldg) But the abrupt ….. a bandwagon effect.” Plan bipartisan—outweighs party allegiance
Russell, President of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, 12
(Barry, “Energy Must Transcend Politics,” 8-15-12, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/08/finding-the-sweet-spot-biparti.php?comments=expandall#comments, 2/13/13, atl) There have been …… responsible energy development. |
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Prices won’t offset gas—exports lead to market stabilization
Ebinger, Senior fellow and Director of the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings, 12
(Charles, “Liquid Markets: Assessing the Case for US Exports of Liquefied Natural Gas,” 5-2-12, http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/events/2012/5/02%20lng%20exports/20120502_lng_exports, 2/19/13, atl) Aside from the ….. gas when economic. Nat gas solves renewables
Ju, Cornell Chronicle senior science writer, 12
(Anne, July 17, 2012 “Study Proves Natural Gas Can Bridge the Gap to a Clean Energy Economy” http://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Study-Proves-Natural-Gas-Can-Bridge-the-Gap-to-a-Clean-Energy-Economy.html, 2/16/13, atl) Natural gas is …… how fast the transition.” No warming impact – forecasts are wrong and we will adapt
Aikman, Australian correspondent, 2011
(Amos, “Climate forecasts 'exaggerated': Science journal”, 11-25, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/health-science/climate-forecasts-exaggerated-science-journal/story-e6frg8y6-1226205464958, DOA: 3-16-13, ldg)
DRAMATIC forecasts of …… than previously thought." Coal’s decline is structurally locked in and has nothing to do with availability of cheap gas
Afsah et al., CO2 Scorecard president and CEO, 2012
(Shakeb, “Shale Gas And The Overhyping Of Its CO2 Reductions”, 8-7, http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/08/07/651821/shale-gas-and-the-fairy-tale-of-its-co2-reductions/, DOA: 3-6-13, ldg) Our analysis leads ……… on auto-pilot now. Railroads resilient—coal dropping now but they’ll adapt
Vantuono, Railway Age Editor-in-Chief, 12
(William, December 14, 2012, “2013 Freight Rail Outlook: The challenge of change”, http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/management/2013-freight-rail-outlook-the-challenge-of-change.html, 1/20/13, atl) Resilience and resourcefulness …… in the long term.” 1AR
Migitation and adaptions solve AND no tipping point
Mendelsohn, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Science Professor, ‘9
(Robert, Ezra Stiles College fellow at Yale, “Climate Change and Economic Growth” Commission on Growth and Development http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2010/12/09/000333037_20101209020732/Rendered/PDF/577590NWP0Box353767B01PUBLIC10gcwp060web.pdf accessed: 9-24-12 mlb) The heart of ….. long‐run balanced responses. Adaption and technology solve the impact
Singer, UVA Professor of Environmental Science, ‘11
(Fred, former deputy assistant administrator for the EPA, “Climate Change Reconsidered” 2011 http://www.nipccreport.org/reports/2011/pdf/FrontMatter.pdf accessed: 9-24-12 MLB) Decades-long empirical trends ….. and social stability. |
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Drilling is safe and solves seepage
Thornley, Concordia business law professor, 2009
(Drew, “Energy and Environmental Myths”, April, http://www.manhattan-institute.org/energymyths/myth8.htm, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Since 1975, offshore ……. environmentally conscious manner. Drilling inevitable- US lead ensures best practices
Schneider, Clean Air Task Force Advocacy Director, 12
(Michael, “Curb Methane Emissions,” National Journal, 7-25, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/is-arctic-oil-drilling-ready-f.php?comments=expandall#comments, 2/16/13, atl) What we do know …… by almost 100%. No impact – eco-system adapts to accidents
Easterbrook, fellow at the Brookings Institution, 1995
(Gregg, A moment on the Earth, pg 57, ldg) Why did so … to the intruder 1AR It’s the safest industry- newest ev
Bradley, Forbes energy contributor, 3/25
(Robert Jr., March 25, 2013, “Oil and Gas Isn't Just One Of The Richest Industries, It's Also One Of The Safest”, http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbradley/2013/03/25/oil-gas-isnt-just-one-of-the-richest-industries-its-also-one-of-the-safest/, 3/27/13, atl) You wouldn’t know ….. the Valdez spill. Regs check the impact
BOEM, 11
(Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, “Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2012-2017”, November, http://www.boem.gov/uploadedFiles/Proposed_OCS_Oil_Gas_Lease_Program_2012-2017.pdf, 3/7/13, atl) The Deepwater Horizon …..Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR). Drilling is safe
Griles, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior, 03
(Steven, 2-27-3, “Energy Production on Federal Lands,” Hearing before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the US Senate, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-108shrg86709/html/CHRG-108shrg86709.htm , 2/16/13, atl) Now there is ….. even in Alaska. Empirically disproven by previous accidents- oceans are resilient-they are too big.
Lomborg, Aarhus university political science professor, 2001
(Bjorn, The Skeptical Environmentalist, pg 189, ldg) But the oceans ….. from sediment erosion. No biod impact – their linear risk and systemic frames are wrong AND resilience is true – assumes their oil leaks and drilling impacts
Kareiva, The Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist and VP, 12
(Peter, Michelle Marvier, professor and department chair of Environment Studies and Sciences at Santa Clara University, “Conservation in the Anthropocene,” http://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/journal/past-issues/issue-2/conservation-in-the-anthropocene/, 3/9/13, atl) 2. As conservation became …..arguably even longer. |
| 03/30/2013 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Contention One Ahmed, Institute for Policy Research and Development executive director, 1-10-13
(Nafeez, "The Great Oil Swindle", http://www.fpif.org/articles/the_great_oil_swindle, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg/atl) But there are further reasons for concern. For how reliable is the IEA’s data
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even bigger financial mess, on a faster trajectory toward costly environmental destruction. Callahan, PhD Chemist, 12
(Jonathan, worked for almost 20 years as a data analysis/data visualization expert for various Federal science agencies, February 6, 2012, "Gas boom goes bust", http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-02-06/gas-boom-goes-bust-http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-02-06/gas-boom-goes-bust, 2/5/13, atl) The current boom in drilling for ’unconventional’ gas has helped raise US production to
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information presented above, I would humbly submit that it has just arrived. Plumer, Washington Post, 2012
(Brad, "How states are regulating fracking (in maps)", 7-16, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/07/16/how-states-are-regulating-fracking-in-maps/-http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/07/16/how-states-are-regulating-fracking-in-maps/, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Armed with new drilling techniques, companies are spreading out across the United States,
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, the IEA notes, could prove even more costly to the gas industry Contention Two Naval power makes war unthinkable—decline in leadership collapses trade, ensures piracy spread, and sparks multiple scenarios for nuclear war—shipbuilding and a strong industrial base ensures resiliencyEaglen, Heritage Foundation Research Fellow for National Security Studies, 11
(Mackenzie, Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, May, 16, 2011, "Thinking about a Day without Sea Power: Implications for U.S. Defense Policy", http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/05/thinking-about-a-day-without-sea-power-implications-for-us-defense-policy, 2/16/13, atl) America is a maritime power, and a strong U.S. Navy is
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American people, and these benefits far outweigh the costs of maintaining it. Hillebrand, Kentucky diplomacy professor, 2010
(Evan, "Deglobalization Scenarios: Who Wins? Who Loses?", Global Economy Journal, Volume 10, Issue 2, ebsco, ldg) A long line of writers from Cruce (1623) to Kant (1797)
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for more fractious relations among states and the probability for interstate war rises. Elmquist, Bloomberg reporter, 12/31
(December 31, 2012, "Shale-Gas Revolution Spurs Wave of New U.S. Steel Plants: Energy", http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-31/shale-gas-revolution-spurs-wave-of-new-u-s-steel-plants-energy.html, 2/16/13, atl) The U.S. shale-gas revolution, which has revitalized chemicals companies
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producer by volume, is expected to post a fourth consecutive annual loss-http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/X:US. Lasoff, Kelley %26 Drye Law partner, 07
(Laurence J., has nearly three decades of experience helping a broad spectrum of clients navigate the complex regulatory hurdles of international trade-http://www.kelleydrye.com/attorneys/laurence_lasoff and customs, in addition to managing the government relations and public policy challenges faced by U.S. companies and industry trade associations, Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Consumer Goods: Advisor on Trade Negotiations, Department of Commerce and Office of U.S. Trade Representative, "Steel and the National Defense", http://www.ssina.com/news/releases/pdf_releases/steel_and_national_defense_0107.pdf, 2/21/13, atl) This analysis presented by the U.S. steel industry addresses the importance of
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domestic steel industry to meet all of these criteria on a consistent basis. Mason, LSU chair of banking, 2011
(Joseph, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing; Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 306, H.R. 588, S. 266 and H.R. 285", 4-6, lexis, ldg) Apart from national energy concerns, however, economic considerations also favor increased development of
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billion per year) in new U.S. federal tax income. Etter, was United States Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for S%26T from 1998 to 2001, 06
(Dr. Delores M., Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 2005 to 2007, "Statement Of The Honorable Dr. Delores M. Etter. Assistant Secretary Of The Navy (Research, Development And Acquisition)", Before The Seapower Subcommittee Of The Senate Armed Services Committee On The Navy’s Shipbuilding Program April 6, 2006, ), 2/22/13, Atl) Seabasing represents a complex capability, a system-of-systems able to move
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Navy to a force tuned to the 21st Century and its evolving requirements. Three Srivastava, World Security Network Foundation Editor for India, 13
(Siddharth, Senior Writer, Asia Times Online, India Correspondent, Siliconeer, Former India Contributor, Business Times (Singapore), Former Correspondent, The Times of India, February 26, 2013, "India hopeful for more LNG imports", http://interfaxenergy.com/natural-gas-news-analysis/lng/india-hopeful-for-more-lng-imports/, 3/15/13, atl) With many of India’s largest oil and gas companies looking to expand the country’s LNG
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industrial sectors is further limited by reduced economic growth expectations," Browne added. Mahajan, India Today Special Correspondent, 13
(Anilesh S., January 20, 2013, "Story The Pipe Runneth Over", http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/energy-security-india/1/191045.html, 3/15/13, atl) Sarraf is no avid America watcher - his interest in the three debates was the
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a unit after an earthquake swerved Japan away from nuclear energy to LNG. Sharma, WSJ, 12
(Rakesh, June 4, 2012, "Why India Wants U.S. Gas", http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/06/04/why-india-wants-u-s-gas/, 3/15/13, atl) Energy-starved India recently asked the U.S. if it was willing
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only 8.7% to 113 million standard cubic meters a day. Exports solidify strategic engagement with India- key to Indian energy security and effective Asian pivotFirst Post Economics, 13
(March 15, 2013, "US shale gas export to India to could be game changer, say experts", http://www.firstpost.com/economy/us-shale-gas-export-to-india-to-could-be-game-changer-say-experts-662528.html, 3/15/13, atl) If America allows shale gas exports to India, it will not only help address
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more strategic relationship based on their desire for energy independence," Puri added. Colby, Center for Naval Analyses research analyst, 11
(Elbridge, served as policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense’s Representative to the New START talks, expert advisor to the Congressional Strategic Posture Commission, August 10, 2011, "Why the U.S. Needs its Liberal Empire," http://the-diplomat.com/2011/08/10/why-us-needs-its-liberal-empire/2/?print=yes, 3/16/13, atl) But the pendulum shouldn’t be allowed to swing too far toward an incautious retrenchment.
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The ability and will to intervene is too important to be so wasted. Berteau, CSIS International Security Program senior vice president and director, 12
(David J., August 2012, "U.S. Force Posture Strategy in the Asia Pacific Region: An Independent Assessment", http://csis.org/files/publication/120814_FINAL_PACOM_optimized.pdf, 3/15/13, atl) U.S. engagement with the Asia Pacific region began with the first passage
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to increase cooperative security in the region or to intensify rivalry and conflict. And, exports solidify overall security relations and prevents regional instabilityZee News, 13
(March 14, 2013, "US foreign policy experts want greater engagement with India", http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/us-foreign-policy-experts-want-greater-engagement-with-india_835224.html, 3/15/13, atl) Washington: Emphasising the potential of the India-US relationship in the overall security
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more strategic relationship with India given the country’s tremendous need for energy independence. Jones, President of Policy Architects International, 04
(Rodney, expert on strategic arms control and nuclear security policy, the spread of nuclear weapons, and regional security in the Middle East, September 2004, "Nuclear Stability and Escalation Control in South Asia: Structural Factors", http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/ESCCONTROLCHAPTER2.pdf, 3/16/13, atl) Nuclear stability challenges in South Asia are exceptionally formidable due not only to the intractability
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to submit, stand its ground, or find a way to escalate. Insecurity collapses the Indian economy and causes Chinese energy proxy conflictsBajpaee, Kings College of London PhD candidate researching Asian regional security architecture, 05
(Chietigj, Master’s degree in International Relations at the London School of Economics, was a senior analyst in the Global Risk Analysis department at Control Risks, worked as a research analyst in the Country Intelligence Group at IHS Global Insight, a macroeconomic research and forecasting company, March 17, 2005, "India, China locked in energy game", http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Asian_Economy/GC17Dk01.html, 3/20/13, atl) HONG KONG - In the words of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, "China
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Indo-Pak relations, the TAP project is back on the table. No defense- new military postures make escalation and miscalculation likelyGoswami, United States Institute of Peace senior fellow, 13
(Namrata, January 16, 2013, "Ending Sino-Indian border dispute essential to continued prosperity", http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/756338.shtml, 3/21/13, atl) China-India border tensions have been an increasing cause of concern between two of
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high price to pay especially in the context of the rise of Asia. Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, 12
(Thomas, "Energy Department sneaks offshore moratorium past public; Jobs and oil-supply potential are shut down," 7-10-12, 2/13/13, atl) While the Obama administration-http://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/barack-obama/ was taking a victory lap last week after the 5-
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the above" president is responsible for increased production and reduced oil import. Plan is key to development- empirical studies prove high demand and sustainable supplyGreen, George Mason Adjunct Professor of Communication, 3/1
(Mark, API Energy Tomorrow, been a reporter and editor for more than 30 years, including six years as sports editor at The Washington Times, 16 years as national editorial writer in the Washington Bureau of The Oklahoman newspaper March 1, 2013, "Limiting Access Limits Opportunity", http://energytomorrow.org/blog/limiting-access-limits-opportunity1/~~%23/type/all, 3/7/13, atl) We say opportunities for oil and natural gas development in federally controlled areas – onshore
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and those that hinder development. As choices go, it’s pretty clear. And it comes online quicklyIER, 09
(Institute for Energy Research, February 11, 2009, "Offshore Energy Exploration: Myth vs. Fact", http://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/2009/02/11/offshore-energy-exploration-myth-vs-fact-2/, 3/8/13, atl) Further, while there may be areas along the Atlantic coast without the significant build
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, those resources could be available in a significantly shorter period of time. Ebinger, Senior fellow and Director of the Energy Security Initiative at Brookings, 12
(Charles, "Liquid Markets: Assessing the Case for US Exports of Liquefied Natural Gas," 5-2-12, http://www.brookings.edu/~~/media/events/2012/5/02%20lng%20exports/20120502_lng_exports, 2/13/13, atl) For an increase in U.S. exports of LNG to be considered feasible
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concern, owing to the continued rapid improvement in technologies and production processes. US exports are feasible and will be competitiveZeits, Energy industry consultant and investment analyst, 2/19
(Richard, background includes fourteen years as investment banker, portfolio manager and senior investment analyst with bulge bracket firms in New York. Zeits Energy Analytics provide custom industry research, market intelligence, investment analyses and transaction advisory services to investment professionals and industry practitioners, February 19, 2013, "U.S. LNG Exports: Increasingly A Reality", http://seekingalpha.com/article/1202741-u-s-lng-exports-increasingly-a-reality?source=google_news, 2/19/13, atl) The past two months have been marked by a whole series of significant announcements in
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to the Asian markets by as much as 7,500 nautical miles). Kilisek, Foreign Policy, 12
(Roman, "The Bright Future of Floating LNG Liquefaction, Regasification and Storage Units", 7/19, http://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2012/07/19/the-bright-future-of-floating-lng-liquefaction-regasification-and-storage-units/, 2/20/13, atl) This is a newsworthy event in the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) industry because
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the West Coast for export to South America (Chile) and Asia. No skills shortage—companies adapt and even if they don’t there’s no impactLeon, OE Digital, 12
(Audrey, December 1, 2012, "Solving the skills shortage", http://oedigital.com/technology/item/801-solving-the-skills-shortage, 3/7/13, atl) Charlie Williams, executive director of the Center for Offshore Safety (COS), acknowledges
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the competency assurance program that COS is running can have a positive impact. High offshore demand means tech will adapt to make drilling easyPickerell, Fuel Fix Energy Reporter, 2/4
(Emily, February 4, 2013, "Offshore boom will boost equipment suppliers", http://fuelfix.com/blog/2013/02/04/offshore-boom-will-spread-to-equipment-suppliers-analyst-said/, 2/22/13, atl) Recent deep-water discoveries combined with a shortage of drilling vessels should make for
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said, enabling service companies to make needed investments in additional drilling rigs. Ridley, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory visiting professor, 2010
(Matt, the Rational Optimist, pg 13-5, ldg) If my fictional family is not to your taste, perhaps you prefer statistics.
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was reduced more in the last fifty years than in the previous 500. Role of the ballot’s to simulate enactment of the plan – key to decision making and fairnessHager, Bryn Mawr College political science professor, 1992
(Carol J., "Democratizing Technology: Citizen %26 State in West German Energy Politics, 1974-1990" Polity, 25.1, project muse, ldg) During this phase, the citizen initiative attempted to overcome its defensive posture and implement
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a space for a delibera-tive politics in modern technological society.61 (Patrick Thadeus, "The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations", p. 57-59, 10/10/12, atl) Perhaps the greatest irony of this instrumental, decontextualized importation of "falsification" and
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goal that, ironically, Popper and Kuhn and Lakatos would all reject. Gat, Former Tel Aviv University political science chair, 2009
(Azar, "So Why Do People Fight? Evolutionary Theory and the Causes of War", European Journal of International Realtions, volume 15, issue 4, December, SAGE, DOA: 8-11-11, ldg) This article’s contribution is two-pronged: it argues that IR theory regarding the
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behavioral tool kit seems to have declined in utility for attaining desired aims. |
| 03/30/2013 | Tournament: | Round: | Opponent: | Judge: Navy Shipbuilding down now- independently ensures naval collapse and great power rivalriesJacobs, National Review, 3/1
(Joshua, March 1, 2013, "Sink into the Jones Act", http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/341845/sink-jones-act-eftychis-john-gregos-mourginakis, 3/7/13, atl) In fact, the Achilles heel of the Navy is the shipbuilding industry — specifically
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and is instrumental to Chinese ambitions for a substantial blue-water navy. |
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T – Restrict Hagerty, Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy, 10
(Curry, "Outer Continental Shelf Moratoria on Oil and Gas Development" CRS 2010, 2/16/13, atl) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) moratoria provisions, enacted as part of the Department
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signals a shift in policy that may affect other OCS policies as well. LVMI 96
(Ludwig Von Mises Institute Original Book by Ludwig Von Mises, Austrian Economist in 1940, "Human Action" http://mises.org/pdf/humanaction/pdf/ha_29.pdf, 2/16/13, atl) Restriction of production means that the government either forbids or makes more difficult or more
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as much as possible. Such interference makes people poorer and less satisfied. The Department of Interior’s leasing plan effectively restricts offshore natural gas drilling on federal landsNew, New Industries President, 12
(Bill, *Offers Steel Fabrication Services to Offshore Drilling Projects, "Letters: New Leasing Plan a Step Backward," The Advocate, 2012, http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/3484480-123/letters-new-leasing-plan-a, 2/20/13, atl) In late June, the U.S. Department of the Interior released its
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happen if we enact legislation that allows us to open new offshore areas. Mayes et al., EIA senior technical advisor, 2001
(Fred, "Incentives, Mandates, and Government Programs for Promoting Renewable Energy", February, http://www.eia.gov/ftproot/renewables/06282000.pdf-http://www.eia.gov/ftproot/renewables/06282000.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) Over the years, incentives and mandates for renewable energy have been used to advance
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or service; or, Creating or expanding a market for producers. |
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Scenario Planning Huysmans, Open University Politics Lecturer, March 1999
(Jef, "Language And The Mobilisation Of Security Expectations. The Normative Dilemma Of Speaking And Writing Security," www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr/events/jointsessions/paperarchive/mannheim/w18/huysmans.pdf, DOA: 8-15-11, ldg) Thus, the critical quality rests on the assumption that representations of the world make
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Are they possibly a constitutive part of the mastery of the dominant construction? Huber, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Energy Studies, 11
(Jacob, MSc, Energy Analyst for EDI and Editor of EDI Quarterly, June 2011, "A Role for Natural Gas in the Pragmatic Transition to a Sustainable Energy System," Energy Delta Institute Quarterly, http://www.energydelta.org/uploads/bestanden/c21f508d-b71c-40f3-a403-d082ec51ce93, 2/16/13, atl) At any point in history, the constraints of most thinking are defined by a
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the provision of a sustainable energy supply for the continued advancement of humanity. Drilling is safe and solves seepageThornley, Concordia business law professor, 2009
(Drew, "Energy %26 Environmental Myths", April, http://www.manhattan-institute.org/energymyths/myth8.htm-http://www.manhattan-institute.org/energymyths/myth8.htm, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Since 1975, offshore drilling in the Exclusive Economic Zone (within 200 miles of
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waters will continue to be conducted in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Schneider, Clean Air Task Force Advocacy Director, 12
(Michael, "Curb Methane Emissions," National Journal, 7-25, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/is-arctic-oil-drilling-ready-f.php?comments=expandall~~%23comments-http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/is-arctic-oil-drilling-ready-f.php?comments=expandall, 2/16/13, atl) What we do know is that the black carbon that flaring will release in the
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associated with oil and natural gas, in some cases by almost 100%. Easterbrook, fellow at the Brookings Institution, 1995
(Gregg, A moment on the Earth, pg 57, ldg) Why did so many commentators presume Prince William Sound the victim of an instant doom
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, biology, and other factors immediately began operating in opposition to the intruder Gelven, Northern Illinois philosophy professor, 1994
(Michael, War and Existence: A Philosophical Inquiry, p. 136-137, ldg) The personal pronouns, like "I" and "We," become governed existentially
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it is simply without peer, lt is beyond human appeal or persuasion, Tuathail, geography professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1996
(Gearoid, "The critical geopolitics constellation: problematizing fusions of geographical knowledge and power", Political Geography, 15(6-7), p. 664, science direct, ldg) While theoretical debates at academic conferences are important to academics, the discourse and concerns
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needs to always be open to the patterned mess that is human history. Scarcity and environmental degradation are self-correcting-but maintaining the profit motive is keyDesrochers, Toronto geography professor, 2010
(Pierre, "The environmental responsibility of business is to increase its profits (by creating value within the bounds of private property rights)", Industrial %26 Corporate Change. Feb2010, Vol. 19 Issue 1, ebsco, ldg) Resources are limited, while human needs and desires are not. In a free
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industrial residuals. 14 This process will now be examined in more detail. Predictions and scenario building are valuable for decision-making, even if they’re not perfectGarrett, Atlantic Council Strategic Foresight Initiative director, 2012
(Banning, "In Search of Sand Piles and Butterflies", http://www.acus.org/disruptive_change/search-sand-piles-and-butterflies-http://www.acus.org/disruptive_change/search-sand-piles-and-butterflies, DOA: 3-21-13, ldg)
"Disruptive change" that produces "strategic shocks" has become an increasing
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respond, and our ability to see opportunities that we would otherwise miss. Sullivan, PhD in political science Harvard University, 2003
(Andrew, "Idiocy of the week Sheryl Crow, brain-dead peacenik in sequins.", 1-15-2003, Salon.com, http://dir.salon.com/story/opinion/sullivan/2003/01/15/crow/index.html, ldg) One is also required to ask: If war is "not the answer,"
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And the karmic retributions are gonna be harsh, man. Way harsh. Sandman et al., Stanford University Communications PhD, 1986
(Peter, "Scared stiff – or scared into action", Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, January, http://www.psandman.com/articles/scarstif.htm-http://www.psandman.com/articles/scarstif.htm, ldg)
"The main obstacle to action," writes Frank, "is neither apathy nor
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more inclined to act on solutions they see as more effective.(21) Cesnakas, Vytautas Magnus University political science doctoral candidate, 2010
(Giedrius, "Energy Resources In Foreign Policy: A Theoretical Approach", Baltic Journal Of Law %26 Politics, 3.1, online pdf, ldg) Because energy resources are material objects and demand a materialistic ontology and positivistic epistemology,
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power – can use energy resources in foreign policy more actively and efficiently. Threats are real and we should act on them – they exist independent of fearKnudsen, Sodertom political science professor, 2001
(Olav, "Post-Copenhagen Security Studies: Desecuritizing Securitization", Security Dialogue 2001 32: 355, SAGE, ldg) Moreover, I have a problem with the underlying implication that it is unimportant whether
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instance), not least to find adequate democratic procedures for dealing with them. Policymakers have an obligation to err in favor of prediction—it’s inevitable and using explicit predictions enhances decision-makingFitzsimmons, defense analyst in Washington DC, 07
(Michael, "The Problem of Uncertainty in Strategic Planning", Survival (00396338), December 1, 2006, 10/24/12, atl) In defence of prediction Uncertainty is not a new phenomenon for strategists. Clausewitz knew
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reinvigorate their efforts in the messy but indispensable business of predicting the future. IR nuclear war gaming key to good predictions and effective policy-makingHan, Nebraska political science PhD candidate, 2010
(Dong-ho, "Scenario Construction and Implications for IR Research: Connecting Theory to a Real World of Policy Making", 1-26, http://citation.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/4/1/5/6/2/pages415621/p415621-1.php-http://citation.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/4/1/5/6/2/pages415621/p415621-1.php, DOA: 3-21-13, ldg) Another example of the use of scenario analysis by defense planners can be found in
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alternatives to a "scientific" approach it offers to mainstream IR theorizing. Wight, Sydney IR professor, 2006
(Colin, Agents, Structures and International Relations: Politics as Ontology, pg 48-50, ldg) One important aspect of this relational ontology is that these relations constitute our identity as
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upon it, upon its specific characteristics, its constants and its variables’. |
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Death Reps Death reps cause an empathic shift—-this is especially crucial in the context of policy debates and advocacy simulationsRecuber, CUNY sociology doctoral candidate, 2011
(Timothy, "Consuming Catastrophe: Authenticity And Emotion In Mass-Mediated Disaster", gradworks.umi.com/3477831.pdf, DOA: 11-3-12, ldg) Perhaps, then, what distant consumers express when they sit glued to the television
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we must advocate on a daily basis, not only when disaster strikes. Dollimore, Sussex sociologist, 1998
(Jonathan, Death, Desire and Loss in Western Culture, pg 221, ldg) The ideology of death is the corollary of the ideology of God, in that
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, Buchenwald, Dachau, and Bergen-Belsen’ (p.69) Barash, University of Washington Professor of Psychology, 85
(David P, "The Caveman and the Bomb" p.261-267, 3/28/13, atl) Fortunately, whatever genetic imperatives operate in Homo sapiens, they are unlikely to extend
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Neanderthal mentality and thereby transcend,if not overcome, our biology itself. |
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| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge:
Shale is unsustainable- bad economics and dry wells means companies will scramble to establish new projects- causes overproduction and collapses the industry
Callahan, PhD Chemist, 12
(Jonathan, worked for almost 20 years as a data analysis/data visualization expert for various Federal science agencies, February 6, 2012, “Gas boom goes bust”, http://www.energybulletin.net/stories/2012-02-06/gas-boom-goes-bust, 2/5/13, atl) The current boom … it has just arrived. Kills the ag industry- new conventional supplies are key to crop resiliency
Philpott, Mother Jones Energy, Food, and Ag writer, 13
(Tom, January 30, 2013, “The Surprising Connection Between Food and Fracking”, http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2013/01/foodfracking-connection-youve-never-thought-about, 3/16/13, atl) In a recent Nation piece, … the US market. Shale can’t solve- fracking regs take out long term viability
Plumer, Washington Post, 2012
(Brad, “How states are regulating fracking (in maps)”, 7-16, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/07/16/how-states-are-regulating-fracking-in-maps/, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Armed with new … the gas industry Energy is the lynchpin of the fertilizer industry- increased natural gas access is key to stable global prices
Schuh, North Dakota State Water Commission senior hydrologist and soil scientist, 12
(William, July 11, 2012, “How to Kill a Billion People — Part 2: Indirect Effect of Greenhouse Gas Suppression”, http://catholiclane.com/how-to-kill-a-billion-people-part-2-indirect-effect-of-greenhouse-gas-suppression/, 9/29/12, atl) Why Isn’t a Food Crisis … personal tragedies that will result. We’re on the brink- only sustainable fertilizers secure global food security
TFI, 09
(Trade Group that analyzes and represents the fertilizer industry, April 2 2009 “The U.S. Fertilizer Industry and Climate Change Policy,” The Fertilizer Institute, 3/15/13, atl) Fertilizer nutrients – nitrogen, … a full-scale food crisis. US is key to global stability
Alessi, Council on Foreign Relations International Economics editor, 12
(Christopher, Interviewing Isobel Coleman*, Senior Fellow and Director of the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative; Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program, August 2, 2012, “U.S. Drought and Rising Global Food Prices”, http://www.cfr.org/food-security/us-drought-rising-global-food-prices/p28777, 3/17/13, atl) As recently as May, experts … situation in Africa today. Causes great power resource wars and rainforest depletion
Luger, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, 00
(Richard, US Senator from Indiana, and a member and former chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, 2000, “Plant power”, http://www.ourplanet.com/imgversn/143/lugar.html, 3/15/13, atl) In a world confronted by … health of our planet. Rainforest protection sustains the hydrologic cycle
Anaruk, citing studies in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, 9
(Amy, freelance health and environmental writer, "The Importance of African Forests as Carbon Sinks," 3-21-9, www.celsias.com/article/importance-african-forests-carbon-sinks/, accessed 1-16-12, mss) The Importance of …tons of released CO2. Extinction
Abreu et al, 5
(Francisco de Assis Matos de Abreu, André Montenegro Duarte, Mário Ramos Ribeiro, Ana Rosa Carriço de Lima and Wellington de Jesus Sousa. “The Hydrologic cycle: an open or closed system?” Revista Geográfica 137 (Jan-June 2005): p109) This paper deals with the Hydrologic … regard to global changes. Best scholarship supports our resource war impact
Brown, EPI President, 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 I … grain to ethanol-fuel distilleries. |
| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge:
Exports will go to Japan- builds cooperative energy framework and ensures US Asian Pacific influence
Itoh, Brookings Institute of Energy Economics Strategy Research Unit Senior Analyst, 13
(Shoichi, March 2013, “Energy Security in Northeast Asia: A Pivotal Moment for the U.S.-Japan Alliance”, http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2013/03/12-energy-security-itoh, 3/13/13, atl) Amid this broad range of issues…current LNG imports. Influence solves multiple hotspots for nuclear conflict
Berteau, CSIS International Security Program senior vice president and director, 12
(David J., August 2012, “U.S. Force Posture Strategy in the Asia Pacific Region: An Independent Assessment”, http://csis.org/files/publication/120814_FINAL_PACOM_optimized.pdf, 3/15/13, atl) U.S. engagement with … rivalry and conflict. And a new Japanese energy alliance solves Chinese energy security and Russian energy imperialism
Itoh, Brookings Institute of Energy Economics Strategy Research Unit Senior Analyst, 13
(Shoichi, March 2013, “Energy Security in Northeast Asia: A Pivotal Moment for the U.S.-Japan Alliance”, http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2013/03/12-energy-security-itoh, 3/13/13, atl) Aside from the price issue, … is an obvious concern. China’s energy insecurity great power conflict in Asia
Richardson, Institute of South East Asian Studies visiting senior research fellow, 12
(Michael, 6-7-12, “Thirst for energy driving China's foreign policy,” Japan Times, http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120607mr.html, 3/14/14, atl) SINGAPORE — The United States … self-sufficient in gas. Asian wars are uniquely likely now and will cause great power conflict- impact defense doesn’t apply
Rudd, former prime minister and foreign minister of Australia, 13
(Kevin, studied a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at the Australian National University, majoring in Chinese language and Chinese history, after the Goss Government lost office in 1996, Rudd was hired as a Senior China Consultant by the accounting firm KPMG Australia, worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1981 to 1988, when he became Chief of Staff to Queensland Premier Wayne Goss, first elected to the House of Representatives for Griffith at the 1998 federal election, joining the Shadow Cabinet in 2001 as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, January 30, 2013 “East Asia is a tinderbox on water”, http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/01/30/a_maritime_balkans_of_the_21st_century_east_asia?page=0,1, 3/14/13, atl) These are no ordinary … out of control. Relations are on the brink
Nye, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government dean emeritus, 12
(Joseph, August 2012, “The U.S.-Japan Alliance anchoring stability in Asia”, http://csis.org/files/publication/120810_Armitage_USJapanAlliance_Web.pdf, 3/13/13, atl) This report on the … continue to be in the future Alliance solves multiple threats- escalates to global nuclear war.
Gates, served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011, 11
(Robert, U.S. Secretary of Defense, “U.S.-Japan Alliance a Cornerstone of Asian Security”, Speech to Keio University, 1-14, http://www.defense.gov/speeches/speech.aspx?speechid=1529, 3/14/13, atl) Over the course of its history, … our potential adversaries. |
| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge:
Offshore gas production is key—unique spillover effects
Parfomak and Ratner, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy and Analyst in Energy Policy, 11
(Paul W. and Michael, June 17, 2011 “The U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship: Joined at the Well” http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41875.pdf, 2/13/13, atl)
Summary The United … challenge for the next decades. Nuclear war
Lamont, national political correspondent for Time Magazine’s Washington bureau, 94
(Lansing, chief Canada correspondent and United Nations bureau chief from 1971-1975, member of the Council on Foreign Relations “Breakup: The coming end of Canada and the stakes for America”, 1994, p. 233-5, 2/13/13, atl) Of graver import … or even removed. |
| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge: Even massive economic decline has zero chance of war
Jervis, Columbia University Political Science and International and Public Affairs Professor, 2011
(Robert, December, “Force in Our Times,” Survival, Vol. 25, No. 4, p. 403-425, d/a 2-8-13, ads) Even if war is still seen as evil, … it will not make war thinkable. Fiat solves Obama has no capital and it doesn’t matter anyway-Obama officials concede
The Hill 3-20-13
(“Obama honeymoon may be over”, http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/289179-obama-honeymoon-may-be-over, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg) The second-term … second-term honeymoon.” Bills locked in-Rubio and Paul got GOP on board
Chait, New York Magazine, 3-19-13
(Jonathan, “GOP Candidates Form Pro-Immigration Cartel”, http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/03/gop-candidates-form-pro-immigration-cartel.html?mid=rssandutm_source=feedburnerandutm_medium=feedandutm_campaign=Feed%3A+JonathanChaitRssFeed+%28Jonathan+Chait+RSS+Feed%29, DOA: 3-25-13, ldg)
Here is the lay of the land… House this summer.
NI GOP survival, interest groups and the public make immigration pass-Obama’s not key
Khimm, Washington Post wonkblog, 3-19-13
(Suzy, “Five reasons why immigration reform is moving forward”, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/19/five-reasons-why-immigration-reform-is-moving-forward/, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg)
2) Republicans have a … about the country,’” says Giovagnoli. Obama capital backfires
Sink, the Hill, 3-26-13
(Justin, “After taking hit in the polls, Obama pivots back to immigration reform”, http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/290249-after-taking-hit-in-the-polls-obama-pivots-back-to-immigration, DOA: 3-26-13, ldg) Obama faces a … drives away support. Either Rand Paul is key or GOP tanks a deal
Pareene, Salon politics writer, 3-20-13
(Alex, “Did Rand Paul kill conservative opposition to immigration reform?”, http://www.salon.com/2013/03/20/did_rand_paul_kill_conservative_opposition_to_immigration_reform/singleton/, DOA: 3-25-13, ldg)
Rand Paul has some … argument on the right. Doesn’t require legislation—DOI just needs to approve that’s Pyle Winner’s win
Hirsh, National Journal chief correspondent, 2-7-13
(Michael, “There's No Such Thing as Political Capital”, www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/there-s-no-such-thing-as-political-capital-20130207, DOA: 2-9-13, ldg) But the abrupt emergence …It’s a bandwagon effect.” Plan bipartisan—outweighs party allegiance
Russell, President of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, 12
(Barry, “Energy Must Transcend Politics,” 8-15-12, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/08/finding-the-sweet-spot-biparti.php?comments=expandall#comments, 2/13/13, atl) There have been … responsible energy development. Vote no Nat gas lobbies shield the plan.
Wingfield, Forbes Staff Writer, 08
(Brian “Clean Skies Forever,” 09.02.08, http://www.forbes.com/2008/09/02/rnc-natural-gas-biz-beltway-cx_bw_0902rnc-gas.html, 2/13/13, atl) Perched on a rooftop … be favorable to natural gas. Gas lobby makes the plan pass without a fight
Froomkin, Nieman Reports contributing editor, 11
(Dan, “How the Oil Lobby Greases Washington’s Wheels,” 4-6-11, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/06/how-the-oil-lobby-greases_n_845720.html, 2/14/13, atl) Clout in Washington … took a stab at it. 1AR History disproves causality between crisis and war
Ferguson, Harvard University Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History, 2006
(Niall, Senior Research Fellow of Jesus College at Oxford, Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, “The War of the World”, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3652352/The-war-of-the-world.html, DOA: 10-22-12, ads) Nor can economic crises …high growth and low inflation. Studies prove
Miller, Professor of Administration @ the University of Ottawa, 10
(Morris, Interdisciplinary Science Review, v 25 n4 2000 p ingenta connect, d/a 9-26-11,zml) The question may be reformulated… to crises 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 … training local forces. No PC Obama has no capital – watered down gun bill and approval ratings prove AND white house officials say lawmakers don’t care about Obama just their own politics – that’s the Hill No capital
Mediaite 3-19-13
(“Obama's Spiraling Job Approval Ratings Complicate Negotiations With Congressional Republicans”, lexis, ldg)
A CNN/ORC poll2, taken between … term would prefer to be. Obama’s leverage is gone
Geraghty, National Review, 3-12-13
(Jim, “McClatchy Poll: Obama’s Post-Election Political Capital ‘Largely Gone”, http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/342737/mcclatchy-poll-obamas-post-election-political-capital-largely-gone, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg)
If President Barack Obama …Republican rival Mitt Romney.
Obama Not Key Passage is inevitable – GOP is doing it for political survival and all major figures support it – no one can score political points by opposing it which means no risk of backlash - zero reason Obama is necessary – it’s all about Rubio and Paul - that’s Chait Interest groups and public support means lawmakers don’t have a choice – momentum is irreversible – that’s Kimm You should discount quotes from politicians – just pandering – don’t give structural reasons Obama is relevant – No reverse causal argument why him being absent would change anything – even If it’s true he’s involved now Their zeilzer evidence says - The election of 2012 scared many Republicans into thinking that their increasingly hardline stance on immigration is cutting against big demographic changes. There are political incentives for passage GOP is supporting the bill without Obama
Sarlin, Talking Points Memo, 3-20-13
(Benjy, “Is Immigration Reform At The Tipping Point?”, http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/03/is-immigration-reform-at-the-tipping-point.php, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg)
Paul had flirted with immigration … some version of reform. No chance GOP walks away
Sargent, Washington Post, 3-22-13
(Greg, “A bait and switch on immigration reform”, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2013/03/22/a-bait-and-switch-on-immigration-reform/, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg)
Labor officials I spoke … win more concessions. Election result key-not Obama
Sheets, International Business Times, 3-22-13
(Connor, “Immigration Reform Bill Suddenly Close: What Made Republicans Change Their Minds?”, http://www.ibtimes.com/immigration-reform-bill-suddenly-close-what-made-republicans-change-their-minds-1145763, DOA: 3-25-13, ldg)
Anyone who followed .. path to citizenship. Either GOP won’t vote for citizenship OR Rubio, Paul and the election will get them on board, not Obama
Politico 3-20-13
(“It's the Rubio and Rand Party, now”, http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/behind-the-curtain-its-the-marco-rubio-and-rand-paul-2016-party-now-89162.html, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg) Right now, it’s Rubio and Paul … simply cannot supply. GOP leaders key not Obama
Washington Post 3-21-13
(“Republican rank-and-file still struggle with immigration”, http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/republican-rank-and-file-still-struggle-with-immigration/2013/03/21/aa5fe336-9017-11e2-bdea-e32ad90da239_story.html, DOA: 3-24-13, ldg)
But so many House …resounding demographic consequences. Paul gets tea partiers on board
Sanchez, Roll Call, 3-19-13
(Humberto, “Can Rand Paul Bring the Tea Party Along on Immigration?”, http://www.rollcall.com/news/can_rand_paul_bring_the_tea_party_along_on_immigration-223292-1.html, DOA: 3-25-13, ldg) Sen. Rand Paul’s …with conservative lawmakers Link Backlash doesn’t matter – budget fights drained Obama’s capital but didn’t derail immigration because other issues are driving the bill that aren’t Obama’s focus and capital – that’s the Hill and Chait Plan popular: A) Trumps ideology
Russell, President of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, 12
(Barry, “Energy Must Transcend Politics”, 8-15-12, http://energy.nationaljournal.com/2012/08/finding-the-sweet-spot-biparti.php#2238176, 2/13/13, atl) There have been glimpses … responsible energy development. B) Key to bipartisan bargain
Davenport, Energy and Environment Correspondent for National Journal, 12
(Coral, “How Obama and Congress Could Find Common Ground on Energy,” December 6, 2012, http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/how-obama-and-congress-could-find-common-ground-on-energy-20121206, 2/13/13, atl) Meanwhile, the partisan … in the capital are more open to the carbon tax as a way to raise revenue. C) Olive branch
McLendon, Mother Nature Network, 10
(Russell, mother nature network, 5/27/10, “Offshore drilling: Low bills vs. big spills”, http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/offshore-drilling-low-bills-vs-big-spills, 2/13/13, atl) That pressure reached a … oil spill in American history. |
| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge:
Perm do the CP – not enforcing a restriction removes it even if it remains on the books
Berger, Delaware Supreme Court Justice, 2001
(INDUSTRIAL RENTALS, INC., ISAAC BUDOVITCH and FLORENCE BUDOVITCH, Appellants Below, Appellants, v. NEW CASTLE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT and NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE, Appellees Below, Appellees. No. 233, 2000SUPREME COURT OF DELAWARE776 A.2d 528; 2001 Del. LEXIS 300April 10, 2001, Submitted July 17, 2001, Decided lexis, ldg) We disagree. HN2 Statutes … of the Budovitches' TIS. Reduce means to diminish the strength of
OED 1989
(Oxford English Dictionary, “Reduce,” Volume 13, p. 433)
21. e. to diminish the strength of (spirit). Perm do both Agency rulemaking is unpredictable and uncertain – no understanding of its binding effect
Fraser, Boston University JD, 2010
(Thomas, “Interpretive Rules: Can The Amount Of Deference Accorded Them Offer Insight Into The Procedural Inquiry?”, http://www.bu.edu/law/central/jd/organizations/journals/bulr/documents/FRASER.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) Without a simple … that entity will be. Perm do the plan and do SEP for other projects SEP Fines are ineffective- prevents compliance
ARB 2011
(Air Resources Board, “Enforcement Penalties: Backround and Policy”, 9-30, http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/sb1402/policy.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) Part 2 is the proposed … or ineffective penalty. SEP fails and no spillover
Robertson, Washington JD, 2009
(Brooke, “Expanding the Use of Supplemental Environmental Projects”, http://lawreview.wustl.edu/in-print/expanding-the-use-of-supplemental-environmental-projects/, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) The 80% ceiling … necessary to implement an SEP. No one will take the exemption
Brown, InterEnergy Solutions president, 2011
(Matthew, “Brief #1: Funding Mechanisms for Energy Efficiency”, ase.org/resources/brief-1-funding-mechanisms-energy-efficiency, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) Funds are not predictable … amounts of funding. The SEP will not be approved
Bonorris, Public Law Research Institute, 2007
(Steven, “Supplemental Environmental Projects A Fifty State Survey with Model Practices”, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/enforce/settlements/ABAHastingsSEPreport.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) Legal Principles 1. A SEP … widespread environmental benefit. No solvency --- causes regulatory uncertainty
Bonorris, Public Law Research Institute, 2007
(Steven, “Supplemental Environmental Projects A Fifty State Survey with Model Practices”, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/enforce/settlements/ABAHastingsSEPreport.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) The capacity for … against opportunistic violators. 189 SEP fails---no enforcement and compliance---revenue isn’t large enough to solve for the NB.
Carol Tombari 3 is the Manager of Stakeholder Initiatives at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). “A Different Kind of “Deal”: Selling Wind as Environmental Compliance,” May 2003, http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/pdfs/seps_33977.pdf, Accessed date: 1-1-13 y2k WHY DON’T WE SEE … on with their business. - 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 … as a result of human action. n354 1AR Causes more uncertainty
Coglianese, Harvard public policy professor, 2001
(Cary, “Assessing The Advocacy of Negotiated Rulemaking: A Response to Philip Harter”, May, http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m-rcbg/research/c.coglianese_new.york_assessing.advocacy.pdf, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Despite nearly twenty years of … of developing regulations. Agency rulemaking is massively inefficient, accident prone, and causes inevitable backlogs
Mashaw, Yale University Gordon B. Tweedy Professor of Law and Organization, 94
(Jerry, “Improving the Environment of Agency Rulemaking: An Essay on Management, Games and Accountability”, (1994). Faculty Scholarship Series. Paper 1190., 12/27/12, atl) Today's reformers tend .. general institutional question. No solvency --- causes regulatory uncertainty
Bonorris, Public Law Research Institute, 2007
(Steven, “Supplemental Environmental Projects A Fifty State Survey with Model Practices”, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/enforce/settlements/ABAHastingsSEPreport.pdf, DOA: 12-17-12, ldg) The capacity for underdeterrence … against opportunistic violators. 189 Judicial review incapacitates rulemaking—causes massive uncertainties and forces agencies to abandon their efforts
Mashaw, Yale University Gordon B. Tweedy Professor of Law and Organization, 94
(Jerry, “Improving the Environment of Agency Rulemaking: An Essay on Management, Games and Accountability”, (1994). Faculty Scholarship Series. Paper 1190., 12/27/12, atl) - Judicial Review. A number of … that will affect agency rulemaking.63
The CP is functionally the same – calling it a “non-legislative” rule is just a name change
NAHB 2011
(National Association of Home Builders, “Recommendations for ‘Improving EPA Regulations’,” NAHB Regulatory Affairs, 4-1, http://homebuyertaxcreditusa.net/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=171584, DOA: 1-24-13, ldg) Over time, the agencies have … is merely a name change. Congress derails rulemaking efforts—no resources, appropriation riders, and bureaucratic baiting
Mashaw, Yale University Gordon B. Tweedy Professor of Law and Organization, 94
(Jerry, “Improving the Environment of Agency Rulemaking: An Essay on Management, Games and Accountability”, (1994). Faculty Scholarship Series. Paper 1190., 12/27/12, atl) 3. Congressional Action. While … "cumbersome and unworkable., 75 |
| 03/31/2013 | Tournament: | Round: 8 | Opponent: Trinity GK | Judge:
Obama lease triggers Gulf drilling but doesn’t solve the aff
Handley, US News reporter, 13
(Meg, “New Offshore Leases in U.S. Could Yield 1B Barrels of Oil,” 2-8-13, da 2-23-13, http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/02/08/new-offshore-leases-in-us-could-yield-1b-barrels-of-oil, mee) Who says the Obama …lower prices at the pump." Plan solves revues
Mason, Hermann Moyse Jr./Louisiana Bankers Association Endowed Chair of Banking, 13
(Joseph R., February 2013, “Beyond the Congressional Budget Office: The Additional Economic Effects of Immediately Opening Federal Lands to Oil and Gas Leasing” http://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IER_Mason_Report_NoEMB.pdf, 2/20/13, atl) The present analysis …additional government outlays. No environmental harm – offshore drilling has a 100% safety record and reduces leakages
Thornley, Concordia business law professor, 2009
(Drew, “Energy and Environmental Myths”, April, http://www.manhattan-institute.org/energymyths/myth8.htm, DOA: 1-17-13, ldg) Since 1975, offshore drilling …environmentally conscious manner. Drilling is safe
Griles, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior, 03
(Steven, 2-27-3, “Energy Production on Federal Lands,” Hearing before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the US Senate, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-108shrg86709/html/CHRG-108shrg86709.htm , 2/16/13, atl) Now there is a new … such areas as even in Alaska. Natural marine fluctuations are inevitable ---- ocean species are highly resilient
Dulvy et al., School of Marine Science and Tech. @ U. Newcastle, 2003
(Nicholas, “Extinction vulnerability in marine populations”, Fish and Fisheries Volume 4, Issue 1, pages 25–64, March 2003, ldg) Marine fish populations … are few adults (Pauly et al. 2002). |
