Extemp Questions 7 July 2008

• What should the G8 nations do to alleviate global hunger?
• What should the US do to lead the G8 nations in carbon emission controls?
• Has Afghanistan replaced Iraq as the central focus of the global war on terror?
• Will a permanent lunar base benefit NASA’s dreams of a manned mission to Mars?
• Should Israeli withdrawal from Palestine be a precondition for the progression of the peace process?
• Should the US push Saudi Arabia to reform its human rights violations?
• Is the Saudi Arabian justice system violating international human rights accords?
• Will Belarus and Russia merge into a single nation?
• How will Vladimir Putin function as Prime Minister?
• Is crime in America cities getting worse?
• Will the US automobile industry shift its focus to electric and hybrid vehicles?
• Can the EU incentives Iran to end it’s nuclear enrichment program?
• Has Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of The Wall Street Journal proven that there is still some life left in print journalism?
• Is the era of serious American print journalism over?
• How did Barack Obama’s campaign become so successful at fundraising?
• Can the Obama campaign motivate younger voters to turn out to the polls in November?
• Is public campaign financing the solution to big money influence in politics?
• Will the Obama campaign be held captive by the left-leaning wing of the Democratic Party?
• Should the moratorium on exploration of offshore oil and gas reserves be lifted?
• Should resources devoted to the war in Afghanistan be increased?
• Is it possible to win in Afghanistan with the level commitment the US current devotes to the area?
• What factors and characteristics should Barack Obama look for in a running mate?
• Will Barack Obama garner the Hispanic vote in November?
• Should the US encourage the development of new nuclear power plants?
• Should the Federal government enact a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants?
• Where does the war in Iraq stand as an issue in the General Election season?
• How has immigration reform in the Western United States impacted immigration across the country?
• Will the American West be the key battleground in the 2008 Presidential election?
• Will rising oil costs sink the US automobile industry?