In policy debate, there is a type of argument called the Politics DA. Typically, this centers around the plan (what one side wants the government to do) causing some other bill to not be passed or some nomination to not be confirmed. However, congress, in it's pursuit of 'non-partisanship' and 'working together' ofter passes these bills or confirms these people. Just this year, our Fiscal Cliff, Chuck Hagel, and Debt Cieling arguments have all been rendered null due to your actions. We, the policy debaters of America, therefore petition you to increase congressional gridlock and stop doing things that are useful.



