Double Turn

General Definition: A logical contradiction that occurs when a speaker turns both the link and impact in response to the same argument. For example, if team one argues that their side prevents something bad from occurring, and team two responds that no, team one actually causes (link turn) a good thing (impact turn), then this means that logically, the first team wins either way: either they prevent a bad thing or cause a good thing.

• Public Forum: see general definition.
• World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, although pointing out when an opponent contradicts themselves is common practice.
• British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, although pointing out when an opponent contradicts themselves is common practice.
• Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, although pointing out when an opponent contradicts themselves is common practice.