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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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1,353 comments
Why is he talking for American people? Isn’t he impeached or something like that
Why is he talking for American people? Isn’t he impeached or something like that
Questions Trudeau's authority to speak for Americans and references impeachment, seeking clarification.
@HareeshGottipati
Mar 4, 2025
What are about the native americans
What are about the native americans
Raises a comparative question about Native Americans in relation to immigration policy, seeking clarification or highlighting perceived inconsistency.
SARYUGOPAUL-e9w
Jan 28, 2026
I thought this idiot resigned?
I thought this idiot resigned?
Seeks clarification about whether the PM resigned, framed as a rhetorical question expressing skepticism.
@kolinwilkins139
Mar 4, 2025
they dont pay taxes? is this actually fact? how? drop the tutorial lmaooooooooo
they dont pay taxes? is this actually fact? how? drop the tutorial lmaooooooooo
Seeks clarification on an unverified claim about tax evasion, using humor to request evidence.
lulubear-p6l
Oct 27, 2025
I wonder how much fentanyl goes into Canada from the US?
I wonder how much fentanyl goes into Canada from the US?
Asks an information-seeking question about drug trafficking while implying security/health threat concerns.
@sharonmadaus4198
Mar 4, 2025
Is there a city in India taken over by immigrants from a different country? (Just asking for a friend)
Is there a city in India taken over by immigrants from a different country? (Just asking for a friend)
Information-seeking question about immigrant demographics in Indian cities, framed as hypothetical inquiry.
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benjamincioban7379
Oct 27, 2025
why did you vote in an oap with the intellect of an eight year old?
why did you vote in an oap with the intellect of an eight year old?
Rhetorical question criticizing Canadian voters' choice, combining information-seeking form with identity assertion about political judgment.
@telglam
Mar 4, 2025
Why didn’t Canada implement theses protections from Fentanyl before the US initiated Tarrifs
Why didn’t Canada implement theses protections from Fentanyl before the US initiated Tarrifs
Questions why Canada didn't implement fentanyl protections earlier, implicitly critiquing Canadian policy responsiveness.
@recoverycoach9708
Mar 4, 2025
Why are we imposing tariffs upon not only a border nation but an ally? I can see doing this to China somewhat but Canada?
Why are we imposing tariffs upon not only a border nation but an ally? I can see doing this to China somewhat but Canada?
Seeks explanation for tariff policy while implicitly critiquing its logic, framed as an information-seeking question.
@bradstoner7226
Mar 4, 2025
OMG, I’m American, let’s hope this ends in 4 years or sooner. Can Americans visit Canada anymore? ?
OMG, I’m American, let’s hope this ends in 4 years or sooner. Can Americans visit Canada anymore? ?
Expresses personal concern about US politics and asks practical question about travel to Canada.
@mariavinent4618
Mar 4, 2025
How do MAGA right defend TRUMP'S actions to align with Putin and weaken the Natioanl Security of America?
How do MAGA right defend TRUMP'S actions to align with Putin and weaken the Natioanl Security of America?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging Trump supporters to defend his alignment with Putin and national security implications.
@xoombunny9431
Mar 4, 2025
Why you got nothing on Facebook?
Why you got nothing on Facebook?
Asks about the creator's Facebook presence, seeking information about their social media activity.
ericgermain4820
Feb 5, 2026
How does these tariffs on Canada even benefit America?
How does these tariffs on Canada even benefit America?
Seeks information about the economic rationale behind tariff policy, framed as a genuine inquiry.
@nii_amart
Mar 4, 2025
What would be good is to also explain factually to what Trump says the negative trade amount is to what it actually is. Need the facts shown.
What would be good is to also explain factually to what Trump says the negative trade amount is to what it actually is. Need the facts shown.
Requests factual information and analysis about trade statistics, implying government claims need verification.
@ronhughes5103
Mar 4, 2025
What has Canadians done to America??
What has Canadians done to America??
Information-seeking question about Canadian actions affecting America, framed as a comparison between nations.
@TomasLundgrenlto
Mar 4, 2025
Can someone explain to me how this is supposed to make groceries cheaper? I still cannot afford an omelette.
Can someone explain to me how this is supposed to make groceries cheaper? I still cannot afford an omelette.
Seeks clarification about policy impact on grocery prices while expressing personal economic hardship.
@w_handle
Mar 4, 2025
As a Montrealer, I would love to know how you are in the middle of MTL and also be 30 mins away from the boarder?
As a Montrealer, I would love to know how you are in the middle of MTL and also be 30 mins away from the boarder?
Seeks factual clarification about geographic inconsistencies in the video's narrative.
danieldanna4764
Jan 27, 2026
American here - Doesn't it say something about our own government when so many of us are cheering in support of boycotts and tariffs imposed on us?
American here - Doesn't it say something about our own government when so many of us are cheering in support of boycotts and tariffs imposed on us?
Poses a rhetorical question seeking reflection on American government legitimacy, implying moral critique.
@gs8527
Mar 4, 2025
I understand imposing tariffs to far away countries to bring jobs home, but Canada is right on their borders... why?
I understand imposing tariffs to far away countries to bring jobs home, but Canada is right on their borders... why?
Commenter seeks clarification about the rationale for US tariffs on a neighboring country, framed as an information-seeking question.
@AlexSCSI5
Mar 4, 2025
The tariffs are because of fentanyl use in the USA!? What does one thing have to do with the other? The US has to control what people consume.
The tariffs are because of fentanyl use in the USA!? What does one thing have to do with the other? The US has to control what people consume.
Questions the logical connection between fentanyl and tariffs, seeking clarification on policy rationale while implicitly critiquing it.
@sup375
Mar 4, 2025
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