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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. Average 94 / 100
Signal
81 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
93 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Procedure 7% Claims 76% The ask 6% Thanks 11%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Procedure · 9 words I know this bill is about to be passed, Procedure Claims · 81 words but I want to say very plainly, this bill sells out college athletes. This bill does not allow equal treatment between coaches and those athletes.1 This bill does not provide enough money left over for their health and interests. This bill gives permanent antitrust exemptions to this organization, 2 and it does not create permanent protections for Olympic athletes, no permanent protections for women’s sports, and this bill undermines the ability for athletes to sue for privacy violations and civil rights violations.3 The ask · 7 words I urge my colleagues to vote no. Claims · 11 words I know this is not the final word on this legislation, Thanks · 13 words and I am grateful for those colleagues that joined me in ``no’’ votes. Thanks
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Signal · 81
2 of 2 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 → “I know this bill is about to be passed,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I am grateful for those colleagues that joined me in ``no’’ votes.” Thanks: 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.
Reasoning · 93
0 of 2 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 2
Conclusion “but I want to say very plainly, this bill sells out college athletes.”
Because “This bill does not allow equal treatment between coaches and those athletes.”
“This bill does not provide enough money left over for their health and interests.”
“This bill gives permanent antitrust exemptions to this organization,”
“and it does not create permanent protections for Olympic athletes, no permanent protections for women’s sports,”
“and this bill undermines the ability for athletes to sue for privacy violations and civil rights violations.”
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues to vote no.”
Because “This bill does not allow equal treatment between coaches and those athletes.”
“This bill does not provide enough money left over for their health and interests.”
“This bill gives permanent antitrust exemptions to this organization,”
“and it does not create permanent protections for Olympic athletes, no permanent protections for women’s sports,”
“and this bill undermines the ability for athletes to sue for privacy violations and civil rights violations.”
Respect · 100
0 of 2 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 2 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 · 3
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 “does not allow equal treatment between coaches and those athletes” The bill under consideration does not allow equal treatment between coaches and college athletes. search 2 “gives permanent antitrust exemptions to this organization” The bill under consideration gives permanent antitrust exemptions to the organization it addresses. search 3 “undermines the ability for athletes to sue for privacy violations and civil rights violations” The bill under consideration undermines the ability of athletes to sue for privacy violations and civil rights violations. search
