Yup.ACSian/Scout/NJCian/Debater/Student at Uni of Birmingham/UNA—all rolled into one.
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The ACS OBA Website
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Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies(now S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
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ACS (I) Scout Troop WebsiteThe Debate Association (Singapore)
The Singapore Scout Association
Living Waters Methodist Church
International Baptist Church (Singapore)
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine"--Rick Blaine, Casablanca
"Some men see things as they are and say why; I dream things that never were and say why not"--George Benard Shaw
Ecclesiastes 3:1: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:"
Philippians 3:14: "I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus"
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wing like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"
Isaiah 2:4: He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore."
About Me
The writer is currently an Undergraduate at the University of Birmingham, UK. He wishes to espouse an amalgamation of entries and thoughts in this site with the aim not just to entertain but to provoke discussion, especially on his write ups on social issues and current affairs. Apart from heavily engaging in this activity, he enjoys a wide range dramas and musicals, especially those that carry insightful messages. He is also a self proclaimed music critic, a history buff and most recently a novelist and a scriptwriter. He holds a strong interest in the workings of macro-economics, particularly international trade policies and international development, Post-Modernism/Post-Structuralism as well as International Political Economy. Any discussion with regards his write ups or interests is most appreciated. Do kindly use the Guestbook function located below, leaving some means of contact. Alternatively, click on the “contact me” function above.
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Elitism coming into light *
2003-03-01 9:43 p.m.
I promised myself never to touch on this area in my diary, but after browsing through Wee Jian's diary, it seems that debate is finally coming into existence and recognition in my JC...
Debaters seem (or rather are seen) to be people with extremely high intellectual ability, minds choked full with facts, facts and nothing but facts, to echo Mr Gradgrind in Hard Times. Contrary to this belief, debaters are approachable people off the debate floor, but on the floor, they tend to show their second personality, that of either trying to curry favour with the adjudicators or to successfully murder their opponents many times over. (Once during their rebuttal, and other times during their POIs)
Debaters have two distinct categories, contrary to Wee Jian's claim. The first is the classic debater, who loves to publicise himself as the Hannibal Lecter of debates. He will attack anyone, including the beloved adjudicators, to make sure they understand how clever he can be. (Although he might not be in reality). His style spaces more than his content sometimes, and paralyses his opponents such that they forget that they can hit him back in POIs. His POIs can be the sole key to winning the debate, and his teamates always defer to him.
The second type are those who have the passion but fail to grasp the concept. They don't necessarily lack in Style and content, but fail to touch on the third category, that of strategy. Their POIs are given once every four minutes, but in this they hope in can destroy the whole of their opponent's case. Try to respect them on the floor, but they will kow-tow to any one after that. The advantage is that they hardly miss the point and often get best speaker.
