Session Profile: Anti Poolamets
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
2025-05-12
Political Position
The speaker strongly opposes the government's policies, particularly regarding social genders and name changes, deeming them madness that mocks common sense. Furthermore, they reject the "super tax" imposed by Brussels under the pretext of CO2, viewing it as a hijacking of member states' taxation rights. The political position is primarily value-based and focuses on protecting national sovereignty and common sense.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker is aware of the government's tactical method of creating an "urgent emergency situation" (e.g., concerning taxes or name changes) to push through political changes. Specific terminology related to social genders is employed ("vulasooline," "transideology), and reference is made to Soviet revolutionary-era name creation (Vilen, Dresiin) to illustrate the political absurdity. This knowledge is based more on ideological critique than on technical data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, emotional, and incisive, employing strong negative labeling (e.g., "toxic ideology," "madhouse"). The speaker uses historical analogies (Soviet names) and hyperbole ("150 genders") to establish a link between government policy and revolutionary absurdity. The appeals are directed primarily at moral indignation and common sense, rather than logical data analysis.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in plenary sessions, taking the opportunity to question ministers and convey information during the open mic session. Both speeches were delivered on the same day, which points to active involvement in current affairs debates.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the government (especially the Minister of Education and Research), Brussels, and LGBT organizations/gender propagandists. The criticism is intense and ideological, accusing the government of hijacking tax law and introducing "toxic trans ideology." There is no willingness to compromise, with demands that the government address the real concerns of the voters.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed toward national topics (the Estonian state, registers) and international topics (Brussels, the CO2 tax). Regional or local issues are absent.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the "super tax" imposed by Brussels under the pretext of CO2, which impacts the transport, hospitality, and energy sectors. This tax policy is viewed as the usurpation of national tax sovereignty, signaling a general opposition to external regulation and the imposition of taxes.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
On social issues, the speaker is extremely conservative and strongly opposes trans ideology and the recognition of social genders. This ideology is labeled "the most toxic," and it is demanded that the state stop giving in to the demands of "gender-fluid activists" and other gender propagandists. The necessity of protecting common sense and addressing the real concerns of the voters is emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on criticizing existing practices related to record-keeping and name changes, as well as international tax regulation. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government’s ideological initiatives but fails to mention any specific legislation he himself supports or proposes.
2 Speeches Analyzed