James,+Nicholas

Updated 7/16/2015

I debated for 3 years at Byron Nelson HS.

__**TL;DR**__: I'm an blank slate with conditions. Absent another framework, I default policymaker via the biggest post-fiat utilitarian impacts.

Arguments __**I will not vote on**__
 * 1) Skep
 * 2) Frivolous theory
 * 3) Xenophobic arguments (racism/sexism good, etc.)
 * 4) Potential abuse

Arguments I am __**ideologically inclined towards**__, but can be persuaded otherwise
 * 1) Cap/neolib/state bad
 * 2) Fiat solves the link to PTX
 * 3) Cyclical or structural impacts outweigh extinction scenarios on probability.
 * 4) Negative gets 1-2 conditional advocacies.
 * 5) Reasonability over competing interps
 * 6) Disclosure good

Miscellaneous
 * 1) I have a high threshold for abuse claims.
 * 2)  Speed isn't a problem, but clarity matters. Taglines, T/theory debate, perms and advocacy texts need to be slower and emphasized.
 * 3) I will yell "clear" but I will not strain myself to hear your arguments.
 * 4) Cross-X is binding. I will pay attention but I will not flow it.
 * 5) Flex prep and open cross-x are fine.
 * 6) I will always disclose the decision and RFD but not speaks.
 * 7) You must provide a means for you opponent to view the speech doc if requested, even if this is at your expense.
 * 8) I am understanding of technology issues with paperless debate, but I won't tolerate any ethics violations involving the internet or formatting.
 * 9) Flashing won't be counted towards prep as long as you don't abuse it.
 * 10) I will keep time but I expect debaters to do the same.
 * 11) I interpret conditionality as permitting multiple advocacies, not permitting performance contradictions.

Feel free to ask me any other questions about my paradigm before the round begins.

Conflicts
 * 1) Byron Nelson HS
 * 2) Northwest HS
 * 3) Prosper HS
 * 4) Plano East HS

If you have additional questions or concerns I can be contacted at nicholasjames36@gmail.com