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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 87. The grade is held to 78, 30 above Relevance. 78 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
48 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 55% Reasoning 45%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 words the government has chosen a path. I think it is a flawed path, but it is a path nonetheless, and that is to provide for an escape valve. Reasoning · 23 words The question becomes, if this is an exceptional valve, in exceptional circumstances, why not define what those circumstances are? Why leave it completely— Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×7
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Signal · 100
0 of 7 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 48
7 of 7 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the bill under debate.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “the government has chosen a path.” A general remark about the government’s course, not the point about unconstitutional mandatory minimums or bail safeguards.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I think it is a flawed path,” A bare criticism of the government’s path that does not engage the point put or answer it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “but it is a path nonetheless,” Concedes a path is being taken without addressing the constitutional litigation point raised.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “and that is to provide for an escape valve.” About the bill’s escape-valve provision generally, not the point about mandatory minimums and litigation.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “The question becomes,” Frames a question about the bill’s escape valve without engaging the point put about past unconstitutional provisions.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “if this is an exceptional valve, in exceptional circumstances, why not define what those circumstances are?” Raises the lack of defined circumstances for the escape valve, on the bill’s subject but not answering the point put.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “Why leave it completely—” Continues the criticism that circumstances are undefined, staying on the bill without addressing the point put.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 7 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 · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
No checkable claims.
