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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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Question
1,353 comments
In which direction is most of the Fentanyl crossing the Canadian border?
In which direction is most of the Fentanyl crossing the Canadian border?
Poses a factual question about drug trafficking patterns at the Canadian border.
Question
0.75
@brettbenson7690
Mar 4, 2025
?as an American, you all is still using fluoride aren't ya.
?as an American, you all is still using fluoride aren't ya.
American commenter asking a question about Canadian water fluoridation practices with comparative undertones.
@letsgo-v2h
Mar 4, 2025
How long is it going to take to rebuild relations after he's gone? I'm worried it won't be as quick of a process.
How long is it going to take to rebuild relations after he's gone? I'm worried it won't be as quick of a process.
Seeks information about timeline for diplomatic recovery while expressing concern about future relations.
@brettbenson7690
Mar 4, 2025
What is North America doing to itself?
What is North America doing to itself?
Rhetorical question expressing concern about North American self-harm through immigration policy.
SpikyM-m9n
Dec 2, 2025
Didn't this clown resign in January ? ?
Didn't this clown resign in January ? ?
Seeking factual clarification about whether a political figure resigned, with dismissive tone toward the subject.
@Jay2stone
Mar 4, 2025
Is MR still tied to W group?
Is MR still tied to W group?
Asks a clarification question using acronyms (MR, W group) likely related to video content or context.
jmc8076
Oct 21, 2025
Well.........??
Well.........??
Ellipsis and question mark suggest incomplete thought or request for clarification, though intent is ambiguous.
Question
0.75
@csmosley
Mar 4, 2025
Where's all the kkk nazis proud boys all the other racist groups?
Where's all the kkk nazis proud boys all the other racist groups?
Poses a rhetorical question implying that racist groups should be present or visible, functioning as both inquiry and moral critique.
lawrenceeustache9422
Aug 26, 2025
where are the projects ? !!!!!!!
where are the projects ? !!!!!!!
Interrogative statement asking about housing/infrastructure projects, seeking information or expressing frustration about lack of visible solutions.
Question
0.75
onetwoonethree-k5i
Jan 19, 2026
Is this the man that attacked truckers bank accounts????
Is this the man that attacked truckers bank accounts????
Phrased as a question but contains an unverified claim about the subject attacking truckers' bank accounts, seeking confirmation of a controversial allegation.
@eddiebezzell
Mar 4, 2025
Can I move to Canada, the US is now Russia
Can I move to Canada, the US is now Russia
Asks about immigration to Canada while expressing fear about US political conditions, framed as an information-seeking question.
@everestinspections9088
Mar 4, 2025
is it true that governments sponsor this kind of content to isolate discriminatory masses?
is it true that governments sponsor this kind of content to isolate discriminatory masses?
Asks whether governments sponsor content to manipulate public opinion, combining information-seeking with conspiratorial framing.
wrongwhale6787
Jan 29, 2026
I heard the government allowed 800,000 new immigrants into Canada in the first 6 months. Were they all the same demographic?
I heard the government allowed 800,000 new immigrants into Canada in the first 6 months. Were they all the same demographic?
Asks about immigration statistics (likely false) while seeking clarification on demographic composition.
EviMlcak-s7z
Jan 31, 2026
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'm sorry is it just me or does it sounds like he's begging?
I'm sorry is it just me or does it sounds like he's begging?
Poses a question about the tone of Trudeau's speech, seeking validation or clarification about the speaker's apparent demeanor.
@cesarc6130
Mar 4, 2025
i thought this joker was standing down
i thought this joker was standing down
Seeks clarification about whether the speaker previously announced stepping down, questioning the video's content or the speaker's consistency.
@Lance_p84
Mar 4, 2025
When is this clown leaving ….. I thought he was not part of the government anymore
When is this clown leaving ….. I thought he was not part of the government anymore
Commenter questions why a political figure is appearing in the video and expresses confusion about their current role, seeking clarification.
@sorayialomonosova5811
Mar 5, 2025
At 14:00 did CNN just censorship the question about America abandoning aid to Ukraine?
At 14:00 did CNN just censorship the question about America abandoning aid to Ukraine?
Commenter questions whether media censorship occurred at a specific timestamp, combining information-seeking with an unverified claim about editorial suppression.
@leorobert7037
Mar 5, 2025
Canada don’t have alliances any more ????
Canada don’t have alliances any more ????
Posed as a question expressing concern about Canada's diplomatic relationships and international standing.
@good_man4083
Mar 5, 2025
Heck! What is problems USA have with Canada??!! If I remember correctly, the last time he was president, he also do it.!!!!!
Heck! What is problems USA have with Canada??!! If I remember correctly, the last time he was president, he also do it.!!!!!
Expresses confusion about US-Canada tensions while implicitly critiquing Trump's repeated hostile approach.
@kenyip3822
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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