Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Kelly DeRidder

Conservative on Kitchener Rangers 2026-05-26

144 words · 11 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

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Not graded

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 26%Claims 41%Reasoning 26%Aside 7%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 28 wordsI want to take a moment to say just how proud I am of the Kitchener Rangers. What we have seen this season is pure talent and character.Thanks Claims · 9 wordsWinning the OHL championship does not happen by accident.¹ Reasoning · 37 wordsIt takes discipline, resilience and a relentless commitment to one another day in and day out. It is about showing up when it matters, pushing through, having a commitment and believing in each other as a team. Claims · 33 wordsTo see the Rangers competing for the Memorial Cup, the most prestigious prize in junior hockey, is something truly special.² The Rangers are representing the entire Kitchener-Waterloo community with heart, determination and skill. Thanks · 10 wordsThe players, coaches and staff have made our city proud.Thanks Claims · 17 wordsNo matter what happens next, they have shown what it takes to compete at the highest level. Aside · 10 wordsLet us be real, the boys have this. Go, Rangers.Aside

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 61

5 of 5 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to take a moment to say just how proud I am of the Kitchener Rangers.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “What we have seen this season is pure talent and character.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The players, coaches and staff have made our city proud.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Let us be real, the boys have this.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Go, Rangers.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 100

0 of 5 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“Winning the OHL championship”The Kitchener Rangers won the OHL championship in the 2025-26 season.search
2“competing for the Memorial Cup”The Kitchener Rangers were competing in the 2026 Memorial Cup tournament.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20