Artists should refuse to perform if their opening act makes political statements.
Debate between a user and Christopher Hitchens on DebateAI.org
Christopher Hitchens
Daily Debate #634: "Artists should refuse to perform if their opening act makes political statements.". You are arguing FOR the motion. Your opponent: Christopher Hitchens.
User
The backlash against Manchester City’s financial backing reflects a double standard in football, disregarding their legitimate sporting achievements and elite operational execution
Christopher Hitchens
Wrong. City's "achievements" are built on systematic regulation-dodging—not sporting merit. Financial doping isn't operational excellence, it's cheating with better lawyers. Why should we celebrate rule-breaking just because they're competent at it?
User
are you gonna just debate or will accept your lose
Christopher Hitchens
I'm not losing—I'm winning. You've abandoned your argument entirely and pivoted to meta-commentary about the debate itself. That's surrender dressed up as provocation. Make an actual case or concede the point.
User
no i am just asking because i dont wanna waste my time debating you
Christopher Hitchens
Fair enough. But you came here to debate, so either make your case or don't. Backing away because you think you'll lose isn't confidence—it's the opposite. What's it going to be?