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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
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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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WHY ARE THERE SO MANY INDIANS?
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY INDIANS?
Interrogative format seeking information about demographic composition, though tone suggests underlying demographic anxiety.
Ban-sama
Jan 27, 2026
I thought he resigned lol
I thought he resigned lol
Seeks clarification about whether Trudeau resigned, expressing confusion about current events.
@edcunningham5562
Mar 4, 2025
Don't get it why Trump works together with russia. Is there anything we do not know yet? ... The US brakes with it's old allies canada and europe and work with a country like russia! …
Don't get it why Trump works together with russia. Is there anything we do not know yet? ... The US brakes with it's old allies canada and europe and work with a country like russia! ... But why??? ?
Seeks clarification about Trump's Russia relations while expressing concern about U.S. abandonment of traditional allies.
@moosimwald
Mar 4, 2025
Canada is worth it now. In the future?
Canada is worth it now. In the future?
Poses an open-ended question about Canada's future viability as an immigration destination, seeking clarification or discussion.
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0.80
liarsdontgotoheaven4281
Sep 9, 2025
What about the drugs and guns coming from America into Canada?
What about the drugs and guns coming from America into Canada?
Poses a question about cross-border drug and gun trafficking from the US to Canada, seeking acknowledgment of this issue.
@ChetHunt-z3c
Mar 4, 2025
What value are these Indians bringing to Canada? What is Canada trying to prove by allowing these people into the country? Can someone throw light on this please?
What value are these Indians bringing to Canada? What is Canada trying to prove by allowing these people into the country? Can someone throw light on this please?
Frames as information-seeking but contains implicit identity-based skepticism about a specific immigrant group's value and belonging.
Blueskiesmohan
Aug 30, 2025
I thought this fool resigned?
I thought this fool resigned?
Seeks factual clarification about a political figure's status, phrased as an information-seeking question.
@ssebastianmusic
Mar 4, 2025
Thats a great speech, but i have a question for the canadians: i heard that quality of life has suffered so much, less income, rising prices, problems with immigration and crime. Is it true?\nI hope …
Thats a great speech, but i have a question for the canadians: i heard that quality of life has suffered so much, less income, rising prices, problems with immigration and crime. Is it true?\nI hope we, europe, canada and the free world, can pull it together!
Seeks clarification about Canadian quality of life and immigration impacts, with comparative reference to Europe.
@sebastiansowieso8179
Mar 4, 2025
What about the person who discovered the vaccine for the coronavirus? How come he or she never won a nobel prize in Medicine? Who was the genius?
What about the person who discovered the vaccine for the coronavirus? How come he or she never won a nobel prize in Medicine? Who was the genius?
Information-seeking questions about vaccine discovery and Nobel Prize recognition, requesting clarification on historical facts.
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0.80
@Interesting-r1z
Mar 4, 2025
How about you personally give each Canadian 10,000.00
How about you personally give each Canadian 10,000.00
Rhetorical question challenging the PM's spending priorities, framed as a request for personal redistribution.
@rheadavid5359
Mar 4, 2025
Explain to me why this couldn't be achieved without Pierre? He lost his seat...you mean to tell me the party couldn't be a party without him?
Explain to me why this couldn't be achieved without Pierre? He lost his seat...you mean to tell me the party couldn't be a party without him?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging the necessity of a specific political figure for party governance, seeking clarification on political strategy.
christianmbenjamin
Feb 27, 2026
Didnt you resign?
Didnt you resign?
Brief question directed at the video creator, likely referencing a previous resignation or departure.
@chriswade0821
Mar 4, 2025
This man is speaking naturally not a promoter and with intelligence and composure. Why did he step down?
This man is speaking naturally not a promoter and with intelligence and composure. Why did he step down?
Poses an information-seeking question about why the person (Trudeau) stepped down, seeking clarification.
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0.80
@krishniarumugam
Mar 4, 2025
how'd you even escape from that far place back to where you are? we asking the real questions
how'd you even escape from that far place back to where you are? we asking the real questions
Seeks clarification about the subject's journey, framed as a genuine inquiry about logistics.
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0.80
haveawonderfulday2432
Jan 27, 2026
Was there a tuck tuck/ auto driving in Canada in front of their car.
Was there a tuck tuck/ auto driving in Canada in front of their car.
Commenter asks a clarifying question about whether a tuk-tuk/auto was visible in the video footage.
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0.80
Kirpa001
Jan 27, 2026
Why would.. anyone want to go to the US if they've got citizenship or any kind of life in Canada?
Why would.. anyone want to go to the US if they've got citizenship or any kind of life in Canada?
Seeks clarification about immigration motivations while implicitly comparing Canada favorably to the US.
Uncouth
Jan 27, 2026
WILL TRUDEAU SUSPEND THE CARBON TAX NOW?
WILL TRUDEAU SUSPEND THE CARBON TAX NOW?
Direct question about government policy (carbon tax) with implicit criticism.
@itsmechrispy6083
Mar 4, 2025
What does any of this do but isolate America from its strongest allies?
What does any of this do but isolate America from its strongest allies?
Rhetorical question challenging the consequences of a policy decision, seeking clarification on impact.
@monoman5409
Mar 4, 2025
Can I please cone to Canada as an American refugee. I swear I wont ask a thing from anyone all I want is to escape this madness in America
Can I please cone to Canada as an American refugee. I swear I wont ask a thing from anyone all I want is to escape this madness in America
Requests information about immigration to Canada while expressing personal motivation to escape the US.
@jpd4627
Mar 4, 2025
But i dont get why you did such a dirty job on the smuggler...
But i dont get why you did such a dirty job on the smuggler...
Seeks clarification about the video's editorial choices or portrayal of a specific person/subject.
bobbah676
Jan 27, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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Solidarity
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400
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75
JamCan
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551
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340
CTV News
268
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
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89
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Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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CTV News
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Unverified Claim
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820
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203
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Moral Argument
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704
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205
JamCan
73
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