Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-05-09
Political Position
The political stance is strongly critical of the local government's legitimacy issues, which stem from widespread vote buying. The speaker emphasizes that this practice has become convenient and secure because of the ID card, which undermines the democratic process. The position is strongly value-driven, focusing on safeguarding the integrity of democracy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of local election fraud mechanisms, highlighting the specific cost (40 euros) and the role of the ID card in vote buying. They are also aware of the serious drug problems in the city of Rakvere and the police's inability to address the issue, based on personal experience as a council member.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is insistent, anxious, and accusatory, employing emotional and strong expressions (e.g., "serious concern," "drug capital"). The speaker relies primarily on personal testimony and anecdotal evidence, concluding with a direct plea for the situation to be alleviated ("How would you comfort me in this situation?").
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism targets the Rakvere city government, which the speaker claims was formed illegally through vote buying, and also the police, who are accused of being completely ineffective in tackling drug problems. The criticism is both procedural and performance-based, highlighting the complete erosion of trust in the local authorities.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is intensely regional, concentrating exclusively on the city of Rakvere, where the speaker is a member of the city council. Rakvere is highlighted negatively as the location of a political legitimacy crisis and a serious drug problem ("the drug capital").
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Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
The speaker addresses social problems related to public order and safety, highlighting Rakvere's serious drug proliferation issue and the lack of police assistance measures. He/She expresses concern that drug users might "inject themselves to death all around," pointing to the need for stronger law enforcement.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker identifies systemic problems (electoral fraud using the ID card, police inefficiency) that require resolution, but specific legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned.
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