Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-03-20
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing individual freedom and the protection of private property, while opposing centralized Soviet urban planning and the taxation of cars. Concern over the legitimacy of elections is also at the forefront, criticizing both the security of e-voting and instances of vote buying. He/She vigorously opposes measures deemed communist and champions a US-style culture of private homeownership.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of electoral security and risks, using specific terminology such as the "insider problem" and referencing the international expert community. He/She quotes specific sources, for example, US computer expert Barbara Simons from Boston University, to emphasize the impossibility of verifying internet voting. He/She is also familiar with historical models of urban planning, contrasting Soviet-era panel buildings with housing construction that emphasizes individual freedom.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is highly confrontational and emotional, employing powerful ideological and historical analogies to discredit the opponent's views. He accuses the presenter of imposing communist and Soviet planning (Khrushchevkas, panel apartment blocks). The text also utilizes specific real-life examples (the Rakvere vote-buying scandal) and sharp criticism aimed at law enforcement bodies.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
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3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are rapporteurs and politicians who support centralized urban planning and e-voting, and who are accused of employing Soviet-era methods. The criticism is ideological and intense, referring to their activities as having a "communist impression." Furthermore, law enforcement agencies are sharply criticized for their "sluggish and lazy attitude" when investigating vote-buying crimes.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The text focuses primarily on national topics (e-voting, urban planning) but uses a specific local issue—the vote buying incident in Rakvere—as an illustrative example. Furthermore, the panel apartment blocks in Kohtla-Järve are cited as a symbol of negative Soviet planning.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
It expresses strong opposition to the taxation targeting buyers of more expensive cars, referring to the measure as "taxing people to death." This demonstrates resistance to state intervention and the raising of the tax burden, particularly concerning consumption and private property.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It strongly emphasizes individual liberty and the importance of home ownership, contrasting this with state-directed collective housing. It also raises the security threat in the context of e-voting, highlighting Russia's capability to create viruses and the danger posed by the insider threat.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on issues concerning election laws and the legitimacy of elections, taking a critical stance toward the security of e-voting and the investigation of vote buying. Urban planning and housing regulations are also a key focus, to which he/she is ideologically opposed.
3 Speeches Analyzed