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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 58. The grade is held to 42, 30 above Relevance. 42 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
35 / 100
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Relevance
12 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
87 / 100
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Positioning 62% Claims 28% Promise 10%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 30 words it is pathetic to hear the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader speak. The parliamentary secretary is doing the Liberal government’s dirty work, which is indefensible. It is indefensible. Positioning Off point Claims · 11 words We are not against aerospace development. We are against financial scandals. Positioning · 31 words Now the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is trying to defend them. Partly on point I commend the parliamentary secretary for courageously doing his party’s dirty work. That is to his credit, Positioning Claims · 17 words but it does not reflect well on his party because, right now, this is a financial scandal, Promise · 10 words and we are going to stand up for our constituents. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×8 Positioning ×7 Partly on point ×3 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 35
7 of 19 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “it is pathetic to hear the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader speak.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The parliamentary secretary is doing the Liberal government’s dirty work,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “which is indefensible.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is indefensible.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Now the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is trying to defend them.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I commend the parliamentary secretary for courageously doing his party’s dirty work.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is to his credit,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 12
11 of 19 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 motion under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “it is pathetic to hear the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader speak.” An attack on the parliamentary secretary in place of an answer.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The parliamentary secretary is doing the Liberal government’s dirty work,” An attack on the parliamentary secretary in place of an answer.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “which is indefensible.” A condemnation of the parliamentary secretary, not the province question.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is indefensible.” A repeat condemnation of the parliamentary secretary, not the province question.
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 → “We are not against aerospace development.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 → “We are against financial scandals.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 → “Now the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is trying to defend them.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I commend the parliamentary secretary for courageously doing his party’s dirty work.” Mocking praise of the parliamentary secretary in place of an answer.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That is to his credit,” Mocking praise of the parliamentary secretary in place of an answer.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “but it does not reflect well on his party because, right now, this is a financial scandal,” An attack on the parliamentary secretary’s party in place of an answer.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and we are going to stand up for our constituents.” A pledge to stand up for constituents rather than an answer on the launch site.
Respect · 100
0 of 19 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.
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Clarity · 87
1 of 19 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are going to stand up for our constituents” A commitment with no action, measure or success condition named.
Claims · 0
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