By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The rhetorical style is extremely combative and accusatory, employing ironic and emotionally charged labels ("the tax for screwing over pensioners," "brazenly lying straight to our faces"). There is a powerful appeal to the sense of injustice, accusing the government of hiding behind the security narrative to commit their dirty deeds. The tone is dismissive and cynical, concluding with the observation that the opposing side won't listen anyway.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The rhetorical style is demanding, critical, and sharp, aimed at eliciting a direct response from the minister. Logical argumentation is employed, stressing that the identity of the questioner is irrelevant as long as the question itself (the threat of war) exists and demands an answer. The tone is confrontational, particularly in response to the minister's refusal to comment on such a crucial topic.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The rhetorical style is confrontational, suspicious, and demanding, relying heavily on emotional appeal. This appeal stems from the fact that the ruling party's previous actions (their track record/modus operandi) were not taken seriously. The speaker employs direct questions and demands clear verbal confirmation that nothing has been decided, citing information gathered from the media and other sources.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The style is highly combative, sharp, and urgent, utilizing strong and polarizing expressions (e.g., "taking away from negro kings," "with the crazy people, the fools, and the blockheads"). Appeals are made to common sense, and rhetorical questions are posed to cast doubt on the opponents' motives and intelligence. Logical arguments (constitutionality, waste) are mixed with emotional appeals.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The rhetorical style is sharply accusatory and forceful, charging the government with insincerity ("completely insincere talk") and systematic destructive actions. Emotional appeals are utilized, and warnings are issued regarding catastrophic consequences ("we will be left in the dark and cold"). The speaker demands direct and firm assurance, not political explanations.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaking style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp expressions such as "pedophile mafia" and "degenerate politics." Logical arguments (tax hikes, school closures) are interwoven with moral panic and apocalyptic rhetoric ("cosmic laws still apply"). Sarcasm is also utilized, particularly regarding the labeling of opponents as "Putinists," alongside direct personal attacks (aimed at Jürgen Ligi).