Thread: Lord Monckton wins global warming debate at Oxford Union

The Oxford Union is host to some of the most skillful debates in the world

Lord Monckton wins global warming debate at Oxford Union

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Anthony Watt, Watts Up With That?

I’m waiting for actual photos of the event from the official photographer, but for now I’ll make do with what can be found on the Internet. For those who don’t know, the Oxford Union is the top of the food chain for scholarly debate. This is a significant win.

Founded in 1823 at the University of Oxford, but maintaining a separate charter from the University, The Oxford Union is host to some of the most skillful debates in the world. Many eminent scholars and personalities have come and either debated or delivered speeches in the chamber. Monckton was invited as part of the formal Thursday debate.

It is described as follows:

The Union is the world’s most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 182 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.

Here is a view inside from a previous debate:

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/23637

Lord Monckton wins global warming debate at Oxford Union

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Anthony Watts

Source: SPPI

Army of Light and Truth 135, Forces of Darkness 110

For what is believed to be the first time ever in England, an audience of university undergraduates has decisively rejected the notion that “global warmingâ€