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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
multi-label classification
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Question
1,353 comments
Why did you wait so long to pony up?
Why did you wait so long to pony up?
Seeks explanation for delayed government action on a specific issue.
Question
0.85
@juliewoods6534
Mar 4, 2025
Is there anyway to get Trump removed from office?
Is there anyway to get Trump removed from office?
Seeks information about mechanisms for removing a political figure from office.
@Youtubeautumni
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.
Question
0.85
@sally_686
Mar 4, 2025
Why argue and explain now ?
Why argue and explain now ?
Brief rhetorical question questioning the value of continued diplomatic explanation, implying frustration with negotiation strategy.
Question
0.85
@andrestorres7309
Mar 4, 2025
It is not all Americans ?
It is not all Americans ?
Seeking clarification or information about whether all Americans share a particular view or characteristic.
Question
0.85
@nancymichalak9490
Mar 4, 2025
I thought he left because of corruption?
I thought he left because of corruption?
Commenter is seeking clarification about the reasons for a departure, phrased as an information-seeking question.
Question
0.85
@subtledriver
Mar 4, 2025
Why couldnt we have a leader like this? How do i become a resident? I promise i didnt vote for the pos.
Why couldnt we have a leader like this? How do i become a resident? I promise i didnt vote for the pos.
Seeks information about Canadian residency while expressing admiration for Canadian leadership and criticism of US leadership.
@morganjacob1195
Mar 4, 2025
Why did this to your neighbour ?
Why did this to your neighbour ?
Unclear interrogative seeking clarification about the video's subject matter or context.
Question
0.85
@MIris44474
Mar 4, 2025
ok but then isn't he doing the same to Canadians?
ok but then isn't he doing the same to Canadians?
Rhetorical question challenging the consistency of Canadian policy toward its own citizens, implying hypocrisy.
@sly2792004
Mar 4, 2025
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
This is a direct question seeking clarification or information about how continental destabilization occurs.
Question
0.85
@Bigchoc36
Mar 4, 2025
why would you do this to your best neighbour/friend/ally? it is so weird.
why would you do this to your best neighbour/friend/ally? it is so weird.
Seeks clarification about why the U.S. would take actions against a close ally, framed as a confused question.
@movakalin5333
Mar 4, 2025
Ugh. Why is this happening.
Ugh. Why is this happening.
Rhetorical question expressing confusion and concern about an unfolding situation.
Question
0.85
@Beya045
Mar 4, 2025
All those that love how this dude speaks...just curious of how yall thought biden spoke the last 4 years. Answers please ?
All those that love how this dude speaks...just curious of how yall thought biden spoke the last 4 years. Answers please ?
Poses a rhetorical question comparing current leadership favorably to Biden's speaking style, seeking responses from others.
@brianteague44
Mar 4, 2025
How’s he worked with Trump for over 8 years? Trump was President for only four! Interesting statement!
How’s he worked with Trump for over 8 years? Trump was President for only four! Interesting statement!
Challenges a factual claim about Trump's tenure length, seeking clarification on a specific statement.
Question
0.85
@karencrawford79
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
I thought this guy has resigned? Why is he speaking for Canadians?
I thought this guy has resigned? Why is he speaking for Canadians?
Primarily seeks clarification about speaker's legitimacy and authority, with implicit criticism of his role.
@HallofKnowledge
Mar 4, 2025
Ok how does that affect the average Canadian
Ok how does that affect the average Canadian
Information-seeking question about the practical impact on ordinary Canadians, implicitly questioning relevance or economic consequences.
@Openwaterpaul
Mar 4, 2025
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
Asks about US policy on fentanyl flow while implying bilateral responsibility, combining information-seeking with cross-border comparison.
@pietekoo5559
Mar 4, 2025
I thought he quit.
I thought he quit.
Seeks clarification about whether the video subject (likely Trudeau) has resigned or left office.
Question
0.85
@kellenburger
Mar 4, 2025
Could the money we get from the tariffs go to help Canadians?
Could the money we get from the tariffs go to help Canadians?
Information-seeking question about tariff revenue allocation to help Canadians, combining practical inquiry with economic concern.
@moimacart
Mar 4, 2025
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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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