Behind closed doors, a spirited debate goes on over the fate of the monarchy when the king dies.

ECONOMIST: Thailand's succession

Yesterday I promised to report on a spirited debate between my boss, Steve Forbes, and the chairman of the Lego, Mads Ovilsen.

FORBES: Two Roads to National Success: Steve Forbes vs. Mads Ovlisen

More than anything else, he relishes a spirited debate with worthy adversaries.

ECONOMIST: Barack Obama's economic team

Some diplomats said they expected a spirited debate over the wording, which some northern countries regard as a signal to support more debt-fuelled stimulus spending.

CNN: EU leaders meet amid austerity debate

And whether Adidas wanted it or not, the sneakers were still inspiring a spirited debate about race in the comment section of its Facebook page.

CNN: Adidas cancels 'shackle' shoes after outcry

My own conclusion, after listening to a spirited debate, was that a congressional compromise would be the best way to clear the air, so that everyone knows the rules.

FORBES

Realizing that it would take a cross-generational dialog to cut through all the noise and get to the essence of the millennial challenge, Erica and I have joined forces in a spirited debate and substantive research effort.

FORBES: Win Big by Unleashing Millennials' Connective Intelligence

We've got a spirited debate coming up.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Transcript of CNBC Divest Terror debate

Announcing the result, chairman of the judging panel Dr Eric Anderson said the winners were chosen only after a "lively and spirited debate" during which at one time or other, each of the five finalists looked to be the front runner.

BBC: Heaney wins Whitbread book prize

It's not just the plan conservatives are unhappy with, but how it was first unveiled as well -- out of the blue at Tuesday's town-hall debate during which Republicans were instead hoping McCain would present a spirited attack on what they view as Obama's overly liberal positions.

CNN: McCain faces conservative backlash over mortgage plan