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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 61. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Procedure 12% Positioning 88%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 words as I was saying before, I think we treat this as an abstract problem. Procedure Positioning · 104 words We use big words, and we talk about how we are going to cut regulation and do all these things. Very few of us live in the real world as we work in the House. We do not have to worry about a paycheque. We do not have to worry about a mortgage. We do not sit around the kitchen table worrying about the future as people outside the House do. What we talk about in the abstract are real bread-and-butter problems out there. I would like the bill to actually make a difference. I just do not have very high hopes for it. Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×9 Partly on point ×9 Procedure 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 · 0
10 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “as I was saying before, I think we treat this as an abstract problem.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We use big words,” 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 → “and we talk about how we are going to cut regulation and do all these things.” 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 → “Very few of us live in the real world as we work in the House.” 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 → “We do not have to worry about a paycheque.” 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 → “We do not have to worry about a mortgage.” 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 → “We do not sit around the kitchen table worrying about the future as people outside the House do.” 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 → “What we talk about in the abstract are real bread-and-butter problems out there.” 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 would like the bill to actually make a difference.” 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 just do not have very high hopes for it.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
9 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 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 → “We use big words,” General commentary on rhetoric, not the clause’s removal.
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 we talk about how we are going to cut regulation and do all these things.” About cutting regulation generally, not the five-year review clause in the bill.
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 → “Very few of us live in the real world as we work in the House.” About members being out of touch, not the sunset clause.
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 do not have to worry about a paycheque.” About members’ personal circumstances, not the question asked.
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 do not have to worry about a mortgage.” About members’ personal circumstances, not the question asked.
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 do not sit around the kitchen table worrying about the future as people outside the House do.” About members’ detachment from everyday concerns, not the sunset clause.
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 → “What we talk about in the abstract are real bread-and-butter problems out there.” Contrasts abstract talk with real problems, not the bill’s removal of the review clause.
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 would like the bill to actually make a difference.” A general wish about the bill, not the sunset clause the member was asked about.
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 just do not have very high hopes for it.” General doubt about the bill, without addressing the five-year sunset clause asked about.
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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 0
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