Debating fundamentals

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Things everyone, new and old, should understand or look back on from time-to-time.

The Fundamentals are:
Overview.
Grammar (Why am I important?).
Positions (In debate).
Defense (Negative Position).
Offense (Positive Position).
Flames v. Ad Homs.
Evidence v. Hearsay.
Sources.
Victory Conditions.
Conclusion.