By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme

The rhetorical style is extremely aggressive, personal, and cynical, employing heavily charged and occasionally vulgar language (e.g., "foul-mouthed yeller," "dead cat," "gang-raped"). The appeals are primarily emotional, accusing the government of systematic lying and mocking the people of Estonia. Responses are repeatedly deemed "inadequate" and "talking utter nonsense."

The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, repeatedly using the words "lie" and "lying" to describe the government's actions. Strong expressions are used, such as "terribly annoying," "a massive new tax avalanche," and "utter nonsense." The speaker appeals directly to people's economic stress and empty wallets, employing irony and sarcasm when characterizing the government's sincerity.

The rhetorical style is extremely confrontational and accusatory, utilizing strong emotional language and hyperbole, labeling the opponent’s statements as "Orwellian" and "trolling people." The speaker repeatedly demands a clear position, asserting that the prime minister's answers are devoid of substance, and employs harsh expressions like "prostitutes itself" and "cutthroats."

The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and emotionally charged, utilizing strong expressions like "the Reform Party mafia" and making direct accusations of lying. The speaker poses sharp rhetorical questions ("Who, then, is supposed to intervene?") and emphasizes the defense of justice and law, positioning themselves against the political elite.