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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
44,412
of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
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1,353 comments
How come Canada still hasn't met it's 2% GDP allocated for NATO defense spending?
How come Canada still hasn't met it's 2% GDP allocated for NATO defense spending?
Information-seeking question about Canada's NATO spending commitments, implicitly critiquing policy shortfall.
@geoffreyr5074
Mar 4, 2025
Something I don't understand. If tariffs on goods coming into the US hurt US citizens. Wouldn't a tariff on things coming into Canada hurt Canadians? How does this help you? What harm does it bring …
Something I don't understand. If tariffs on goods coming into the US hurt US citizens. Wouldn't a tariff on things coming into Canada hurt Canadians? How does this help you? What harm does it bring to the president?
Information-seeking questions about tariff logic and economic impact, structured as genuine inquiries rather than rhetorical statements.
@danielfegley2735
Mar 4, 2025
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Seeks information about an upcoming political speech, expressing curiosity about future events.
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0.85
@sally_686
Mar 4, 2025
How can a country transform like that in a matter of a few years 😮
How can a country transform like that in a matter of a few years 😮
The comment expresses surprise and seeks understanding about rapid demographic change, framed as an information-seeking question.
Question
0.85
ik9626
Jan 29, 2026
Wait, I thought colonization was bad?
Wait, I thought colonization was bad?
Rhetorical question challenging the perceived contradiction between criticizing colonization and accepting immigration, implying an identity-based inconsistency argument.
Faustaao
Nov 14, 2025
0:56 they want to get to Slovakia?
0:56 they want to get to Slovakia?
A clarifying question about the video content, seeking information about Slovakia.
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0.85
MiroslavFöldeš
Jan 28, 2026
Stand under my umbrella? Umbrella corporate insurance?
Stand under my umbrella?
Umbrella corporate insurance?
Series of fragmented questions about corporate insurance and umbrella coverage.
Question
0.85
AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables
Nov 20, 2025
What's wrong with Trump
What's wrong with Trump
A direct question seeking clarification or information about Trump, though off-topic from Canadian immigration.
Question
0.85
@cristianscript4882
Mar 4, 2025
Can he run for president? I really like him.
Can he run for president? I really like him.
Commenter asks whether someone can run for president, seeking information or clarification.
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0.85
@paulamoors
Mar 4, 2025
Trade fair Canada ??
Trade fair Canada ??
Poses a brief questioning statement about trade fairness, seeking clarification or expressing skepticism.
Question
0.85
@mrcountit
Mar 4, 2025
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Poses a direct question seeking information or clarification about a public figure's alleged affiliations.
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0.85
davidbird8854
Feb 24, 2026
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
Poses an information-seeking question about alleged political dealings and motivations.
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0.85
@user-xm2pz5mv4t
Mar 5, 2025
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Seeks clarification or information about Canada's actions, phrased as a direct question.
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0.85
@user-zu5do6ri6r
Mar 4, 2025
11:00 can we just talk about the economical and political state of India right now?
11:00 can we just talk about the economical and political state of India right now?
Commenter is asking to shift discussion topic to India's economic and political state, framed as a comparative reference point.
ethansotelo6633
Jan 29, 2026
Possibly she could focus on Calgary's water supply crisis?
Possibly she could focus on Calgary's water supply crisis?
Seeks redirection of political focus toward a specific local issue (water supply) rather than immigration.
@grahamburrows7570
Feb 22, 2026
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
Commenter is seeking clarification about tariff percentages, expressing confusion about conflicting information.
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0.85
@alanmendoza3872
Mar 4, 2025
I thought Trump was all about peace?
I thought Trump was all about peace?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging Trump's stated commitment to peace.
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0.85
@ramonamona1989
Mar 4, 2025
They don't even have camera to put fine ?
They don't even have camera to put fine ?
Asks a clarifying question about enforcement mechanisms shown in the video.
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0.85
bhuvaneshjack3796
Jan 29, 2026
I don’t understand the rationale behind Trump’s actions. I mean it’s a given he’s an idiot, but given that context, what is his idiotic idea?
I don’t understand the rationale behind Trump’s actions. I mean it’s a given he’s an idiot, but given that context, what is his idiotic idea?
Seeks clarification about the rationale behind Trump's trade actions despite dismissive framing.
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0.85
@CashJohnston
Mar 4, 2025
So how much are they making when you play their game ?
So how much are they making when you play their game ?
The comment is an information-seeking question about earnings or compensation related to content.
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0.85
kojoefante
Jan 29, 2026
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Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
Primary discourse type assigned to each comment
Classifier Confidence
Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments
Discourse Over Time
Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time
Category Co-occurrence
Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment
Top Channels by Discourse Type
Identity Assertion
CNN
2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
Yoke Immigration Canada
89
Solidarity
CNN
4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
CNN
3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
CNN
1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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