Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-10-23
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and oppositional, emphasizing that values take precedence over tax and economic issues. The most salient topics are the demand for reducing Russian influence (especially concerning voting rights) and extremely strong opposition to gender ideology. The speaker criticizes the government for its inconsistency in diminishing Russian influence and accuses them of degrading society.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of historical and religious parallels, referencing Pope Honorius III (1216) and the 1936 decision by the Minister of the Interior during the authoritarian era regarding the closure of a magazine. The speaker uses specific terms and definitions related to social gender topics (e.g., transinimesed.ee, cis-man, non-binary person). Furthermore, knowledge of foreign policy and security issues is highlighted (the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is extremely combative, passionate, and forceful, employing strong moral and emotional appeals, such as "humiliation" and "satanic." The speaker draws on historical parallels (the Crusades, the authoritarian era) to discredit the actions of their opponents, whom they accuse of brutality and vulgarity. The tone is confrontational, demanding that the opponents leave the party and uphold human dignity.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered during the plenary session, likely as part of a motion of no confidence or an interpellation, referencing the "subject of the no-confidence vote" and emphasizing the futility of continuing the parliamentary debate. The speaker is a vocal critic in parliamentary debates, utilizing their addresses to challenge the government's direction and core values. Other activity patterns (such as meetings or travel) are not documented.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are the Reform Party and the minister facing a no-confidence vote, who stands accused of crudeness, vulgarity, and employing an authoritarian tone. The criticism leveled is both ideological (the degradation of values, the imposition of gender ideology) and personal (facial expressions, the Moonika Helme incident). The speaker demands that the opponents, rather than seeking compromise, either stage a revolt or resign from the party, thereby ruling out any future cooperation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no data regarding cooperation; the speaker’s style is purely confrontational and critical. The speaker is rather calling on others (e.g., doctors from the Reform Party) to rebel against their own party and refuse to cooperate with them. No willingness to cooperate is expressed.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The primary focus is on national issues (the Riigikogu, the government's direction) and international security and values questions (Ukraine, European immigration). A regional focus is prominent in the context of voting rights for Russian citizens, highlighting the determination of power in both the capital city and the border town of Narva.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic considerations are taking a backseat; the speaker stresses that issues of values are more crucial than arguing over taxes or simply making ends meet at the grocery store. Economic policy (taxes, interest rates) is presented as a secondary topic, something that can be debated and compromised on, unlike core values.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the ideology of social gender and the concepts of transgenderism, labeling them "madness" and a degradation of human dignity. They express strong resistance to mass immigration, particularly the influx of Muslims, linking it to Sharia law, the harassment of women, and the introduction of the Middle Ages into Europe. The speaker stresses the necessity of protecting women from Islamic norms and genital mutilation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The speaker is an opponent and a critic, focusing on criticizing existing laws and the direction the government is taking. The main legislative changes demanded are the revocation of voting rights for Russian citizens and the halting of the values-based politics (social gender/gender ideology) imposed by the government.
6 Speeches Analyzed