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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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Where has this JUSTIN been when Canada has needed him??? Immigrants???
Where has this JUSTIN been when Canada has needed him??? Immigrants???
Rhetorical question criticizing a leader's absence during Canada's needs, with implicit skepticism about immigration focus.
@matthewm8961
Mar 4, 2025
You have to do what you have to do and I believe we know this is due to Trump's actions. The thing is which country is he trying to break...yours or ours. ?
You have to do what you have to do and I believe we know this is due to Trump's actions. The thing is which country is he trying to break...yours or ours. ?
Seeks clarification about Trump's intentions while implicitly critiquing his actions as potentially destabilizing.
@HeartofaGypsy
Mar 4, 2025
Do you think Trump intends to invade Canada and Mexico?
Do you think Trump intends to invade Canada and Mexico?
Seeks information/clarification about Trump's intentions, though framed with underlying security concern.
@ReneeCelesteFlanders
Mar 4, 2025
Don't Canadians, absolutely despise this guy?
Don't Canadians, absolutely despise this guy?
Rhetorical question seeking confirmation about Canadian sentiment toward a political figure, with implicit identity framing about what 'Canadians' think.
@Chuckclc
Mar 4, 2025
Trump maybe wanna protect American company ?
Trump maybe wanna protect American company ?
Seeks clarification about Trump's motivations while tentatively suggesting economic protectionism as a possible rationale.
@syarizansulaiman6554
Mar 4, 2025
I thought this dope resigned.
I thought this dope resigned.
Seeks clarification about Trudeau's resignation status, phrased as a rhetorical question with dismissive tone.
@vulpsturm
Mar 4, 2025
Have you seen all the potholes in montreal?
Have you seen all the potholes in montreal?
Poses a question about infrastructure conditions in Montreal, likely seeking clarification or engagement on a tangential topic.
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negvirgin8689
Jan 27, 2026
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Poses a rhetorical question about Canada-USA relations and debt obligations, comparing the countries' relationship.
@BrianKirven
Mar 4, 2025
did he say he wants to wipe fentanyl from from earth but its a viable drug for several life saving durgs... its just a terrible drug in the hands of criminals and poor people looking …
did he say he wants to wipe fentanyl from from earth but its a viable drug for several life saving durgs... its just a terrible drug in the hands of criminals and poor people looking for a cheap high
Questions the logical consistency of a policy position regarding fentanyl, implying the speaker's concern about oversimplification.
@paratrooperz1
Mar 4, 2025
Is this a threat ????.. my money is on Donald
Is this a threat ????.. my money is on Donald
Seeks clarification about whether something is a threat while expressing concern, combining information-seeking with anxiety.
@CarneilSmith
Mar 4, 2025
Five Eyes…Five Eyes….why did you join him eight years ago?
Five Eyes…Five Eyes….why did you join him eight years ago?
Questioning statement about Canada's past alignment with Five Eyes intelligence alliance, seeking clarification or making a critical point.
@jokim7822
Mar 5, 2025
I am wondering what is the end game here. It is interesting if wasn't so hurtful to all the world to see this play out.
I am wondering what is the end game here. It is interesting if wasn't so hurtful to all the world to see this play out.
The commenter seeks clarification about political intentions while expressing concern about harm, combining information-seeking with ethical concern.
@dreamerworld1495
Mar 4, 2025
I wonder how much fentanyl flows into Canada from the US...
I wonder how much fentanyl flows into Canada from the US...
Phrased as a question but implies concern about drug trafficking threat from the US.
@Corsuwey
Mar 5, 2025
That's wild people are advertising human smuggling on social medias, are the government thinking this must a scam thats why they havent lifted a figner yet lol
That's wild people are advertising human smuggling on social medias, are the government thinking this must a scam thats why they havent lifted a figner yet lol
Information-seeking about government response to human smuggling, with implied criticism of inaction.
potatotomato5857
Jan 27, 2026
1.83% drop in the DOW is very telling ?
1.83% drop in the DOW is very telling ?
Poses a question about stock market movement significance, seeking interpretation or confirmation of economic data.
@mikecrosier6248
Mar 4, 2025
What wil hapen, when Trump takes Greenland military?
What wil hapen, when Trump takes Greenland military?
Seeks information about potential military consequences while expressing underlying security concern.
@oliverbrost1916
Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Olivera, answer this question: Are you a Native American?
Tyler Olivera, answer this question: Are you a Native American?
Poses a direct question about Native American identity, likely challenging someone's right to speak on immigration issues.
digicraft123
Jan 28, 2026
Why people keep voting for same party government over and over 🤔🇨🇦
Why people keep voting for same party government over and over 🤔🇨🇦
Poses a rhetorical question about voter behavior, implicitly urging electoral change while seeking explanation for political patterns.
videosandphotoslide7866
Aug 25, 2025
You have no idea
You have no idea
Vague challenge or question suggesting the commenter disagrees with or questions the video's claims.
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markdaigle9756
Aug 25, 2025
Kids go to school and get a trade
Kids go to school and get a trade
Brief statement suggesting education and trade training as a path forward, phrased as advice or discussion starter.
Question
0.75
microtechmachineshop
Sep 10, 2025
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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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