Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to issues concerning election legitimacy and the lack of trust in local government. The speaker emphasizes that the use of the ID card has made vote-buying convenient and reliable, which poses a threat to democracy. This is presented as a serious, value-driven, and results-oriented concern that demands immediate resolution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates local expertise regarding the mechanisms of electoral fraud, detailing the price (40 euros) and procedure for buying votes (under the buyer's watchful eye, facilitated by the ID card). They possess insider knowledge of the issues plaguing the Rakvere local government and the police's inability to act, as the speaker is a council member themselves. This expertise relies more on anecdotal evidence and personal experience than on official statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is anxious, insistent, and emotional, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the police's helplessness. The speaker uses concrete, shocking examples (vote buying, Rakvere as the drug capital) to support their claims and heighten the drama of the situation. The speech concludes with a direct, emotional appeal for solace, which underscores the speaker's personal frustration.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the Rakvere city authorities, which the speaker alleges were formed through vote-buying, and at the police, who are accused of incompetence. The criticism is intense, focusing on both procedural failures (unfairness of the elections) and outcome-based failures (the inability to solve drug problems).
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, using the city of Rakvere as an example of systemic problems concerning the legitimacy of elections and public order. The speaker emphasizes their role as a member of the Rakvere City Council and refers to the city as the "drug capital."
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social issues discussed are public order and safety, with emphasis placed on Rakvere's transformation into a "drug capital." Concern is expressed regarding the police's inability to curb the spread of narcotics and the resulting social decay.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at ensuring the legitimacy of elections and resolving issues related to the use of the ID card that facilitate vote buying. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned, but the necessity of addressing structural problems is emphasized.
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