The affirmative speaks of violence as if it were “out there” and perpetrated under specific mitigating circumstances – this is wrong. When we try to explain violence in terms of conditions that allow for it, we abdicate the individual agent of any responsibility for their acts of violence 

Kappeler 95 (Susanne, Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Akhawayn University. “The Will to Violence: The Politics of Personal Behavior,” 1995. Pgs 1-3)

What is striking is that the violence ……to act as he did.

And, instead of placing responsibility for war and violence at the level (economic collapse, biopower, etc) we should find the true root of war – the generals, the president, the individual – stepping back to analyze violence is key to opening up space for real peace

Kappeler 95 (Susanne, Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Akhawayn University. “The Will to Violence: The Politics of Personal Behavior,” 1995. Pgs 9-11)

'We are the war', writes Slavenka Drakulic ....... as not acting or doing nothing.

The implication –

The affirmative’s representations entrenches us in ideological violence and warfare – this outweighs large scale war and turns the aff

Kappeler 95 (Susanne, Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Akhawayn University. “The Will to Violence: The Politics of Personal Behavior,” 1995. Pgs 6-7)

This means engaging also …refusing to fight back.

Here’s our alternative text – We should begin to interrogate violence with a local refusal to endorse the affirmative’s violence.

Our strategy of local analysis aims to challenge the individual’s will to violence and allows for personal culpability

Kappeler 95 (Susanne, Associate Professor at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Akhawayn University. “The Will to Violence: The Politics of Personal Behavior,” 1995. Pgs 4-5)

If we nevertheless continue …. non-violent society.

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1. International relations are based on a hegemonic masculinity – the concept of behavior modification replicates this patriarchal norm

Burke School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland, 2002 Anthony, Alternatives: Global, Local, Political 27.1 page InfoTrac OneFile

These insights have …..

political, and economic progress based on the manipulation and control of nature. (55)

2. The logic of patriarchy can only end in total annihilation

Betty Reardon, Director of the Peace Education Program at Teacher's College Columbia University, 93, “Women and Peace: Feminist Visions of Global Security,” p. 30-2

A clearly visible element ….. major rifts in world politics. (Shelly 1983).

3. Vote Negative. A conscious refusal of the patriarchal politics of the  affirmative is the only way to open up politics and disavow security

Burke, School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland, 2002 Anthony, Alternatives: Global, Local, Political 27.1 page InfoTrac OneFile

It is perhaps easy to become despondent, but

…..

what its shimmering possibilities might be.

Text: The European Union should… <Insert plan mechanism of democracy assistance>

The EU solves democracy promotion in the Arab world

Abboud 2010 (Noufal Abboud was Project Coordinator at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) project on Democracy in the Arab Word, focusing on elections, political parties and women’s participation in politics in Egypt, Yemen and Jordan.  He has a MA in Human Rights from Mahidol University, Thailand, and a Licence en Droit (BA in Law) from University Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco; "Regenerating the State in the Arab World: The Role Of the European Union in Democracy Building"; http://www.idea.int/resources/analysis/upload/Abboud_low_1.pdf, SRM)

It is only with knowledge ….. catalyst or teacher.

The EU is comparatively more effective than the US at democracy promotion - Arab perception

Abboud 2010 (Noufal Abboud was Project Coordinator at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) project on Democracy in the Arab Word, focusing on elections, political parties and women’s participation in politics in Egypt, Yemen and Jordan.  He has a MA in Human Rights from Mahidol University, Thailand, and a Licence en Droit (BA in Law) from University Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco; "Regenerating the State in the Arab World: The Role Of the European Union in Democracy Building"; http://www.idea.int/resources/analysis/upload/Abboud_low_1.pdf, SRM)

Finally, the Arab world desperately …. traditions of tolerance, diversity and justice.

1. China currency bill passed the Senate, won’t pass House

The Spectator, 10/12/11, http://www.spectator.co.uk/business-and-investments/blog/7308148/the-ticking-time-bomb-between-the-us-and-china.thtml

"Trade war" may erupt as a ....worry about a trade war.

2. Boehner’s opposition can be circumvented – needs Obama’s help

Reuters, 10/12/11, http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/12/china-usa-yuan-boehner-idUSN1E79B0PR20111012

Boehner's opposition could ...said Ma in comments on the ministry's website (www.mfa.gov.cn).

3. Obama capital necessary to stop the bill 

Reuters, 9/2/11, http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/02/us-usa-obama-trade-idUSTRE7814CZ20110902  DOA: 9/2/11

Democrats like House .... political capital to block it.

4. Democracy assistance burns political capital

Carnegie Endowment 7. INTEGRATING DEMOCRACY PROMOTION INTO U.S. MIDDLE EAST POLICY

http://www.carnegieendowment.org/files/CP506FINAL.pdf

The case of ...... admirable results.

5. US-China trade wars trigger a hot war

Landy 7 (Ben, Director of Research and Strategy at the Atlantic Media Company, publisher of the Atlantic Monthly, National Journal, and Government Executive magazines. April 3, 2007, http://chinaredux.com/2007/04/03/protectionism-and-war/#comments)IM

The greatest threat for the 21st century is .... budgets and anti-satellite tests

6. Hot war with China ensures extinction
(STRAIT TIMES, June 25, 2K, Pg. l/n)

THE high-intensity scenario postulates a cross-strait war escalating i......, we would see the destruction of civilization.

Uniqueness: Congress will not pass anything that will upset Israel

Geoffrey Wheatcroft, a journalist and writer, Democracy and Its Discontents, NYT, 10/3 2011

So is the ................ Israel.

Israelis believe that democracy promotion in the Middle East will destroy Israel.

Geoffrey Wheatcroft, a journalist and writer, Democracy and Its Discontents, NYT, 10/3 2011

If anyone is pushing .......of the people.

That independently implicates and threatens US-Israeli relations.

Byman ‘11

(Daniel, Prof. in Security Studies @ Georgetown, Research Director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy @ Brookings, “Israel’s Pessimistic View of the Arab Spring”, Washington Quarterly, Summer, Volume 34, Issue 3, accessed online p. http://www.twq.com/11summer/docs/11summer_Byman.pdf)

These apocalyptic predictions .....  that democratization succeeds.

Stable US-Israel relations key to Middle East stability.

Kramer ‘6

(Dr. Martin, fellow at The Washington Institute and senior fellow at the Olin Institute @ Harvard, “The American Interest,” Fall 2006, http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC06.php?CID=980)

My answer, to anticipate my conclusion, .....West’s sworn enemies.

These wars escalate globally – culminate in extinction.

Moore ‘9

(Carol, BA in Polisci @ Wane State, “Six Escalation Scenarios to Nuclear World War III, 16 February,http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/six-escalation-scenarios-to-nuclear-world-war-iii/)

Israel is especially dangerous because .....movement can stop it.

Neg: Macalester GS

Round # 4 Tournament: Shirley

Vs Team: South Florida GS

Judge: Bobby Mulholland

Off Case Args:

Feminism K

Suez DA

Israel DA

EU CP

Case Args:

Rule of law = capitalism

Cred Defense

Block Strategy:

Fem

Case

Israel

EU

2nr Strategy:

EU

Israel