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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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1,353 comments
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
Why is that god white, if the general population of india is brown?
Why is that god white, if the general population of india is brown?
Questions the representation choices in the video regarding a deity's appearance relative to population demographics.
Foreverlife55
Jan 27, 2026
So, if people didn't like how the liberals handled immigration under Trudeau, why did they vote liberals again back in with Carney?
So, if people didn't like how the liberals handled immigration under Trudeau, why did they vote liberals again back in with Carney?
Rhetorical question challenging voter behavior regarding Liberal immigration policy, seeking explanation or expressing skepticism.
bobibrown3358
Aug 26, 2025
How do all these immigrants own so many businesses?????
How do all these immigrants own so many businesses?????
Posed as information-seeking question but carries implicit identity-based skepticism about immigrant business ownership success.
jenniferjohnson5961
Aug 26, 2025
You have no idea
You have no idea
Vague challenge or question suggesting the commenter disagrees with or questions the video's claims.
Question
0.75
markdaigle9756
Aug 25, 2025
Yeah you NEVER take a knife or pointy items across the boarder. Unless you were really get into trouble. But we do not mess around with illegal drugs. And weapons. And some skin care, Lol
Yeah you NEVER take a knife or pointy items across the boarder. Unless you were really get into trouble. But we do not mess around with illegal drugs. And weapons. And some skin care, Lol
Comment provides information about border regulations while using humor about skin care products, mixing informational and comedic elements.
rivchick
Jan 27, 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
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
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
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
Seeks information about immigration numbers and skills matching, questioning whether intake aligns with labor market needs.
ineuifity
Feb 1, 2026
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing …
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing and benefits?
Raises questions about visa expiration and asylum claims while expressing concern about taxpayer costs for housing and benefits.
doinitforfun888
Feb 27, 2026
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Seeks clarification about timeline and implementation details of border policy.
@carolynfortin9812
Mar 4, 2025
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
Expresses confusion and seeks understanding about policy rationale, framed as information-seeking.
@amyd2560
Mar 4, 2025
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay …
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay out of there?
Poses rhetorical questions challenging the necessity of US travel given new border requirements and inconvenience.
Mr.Empathy82
Dec 9, 2025
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Poses a question about whether Trump is starting World War 3, combining information-seeking with underlying anxiety.
@meisu3287
Mar 4, 2025
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
Poses a hypothetical question to Trump about whether citizens prefer international isolation or alignment with Russia, seeking to highlight a dilemma.
@brendaglassco1862
Mar 4, 2025
So why is Lamont walking around Edmonton? Why is Desiree running loose?
So why is Lamont walking around Edmonton? Why is Desiree running loose?
Asks about specific individuals (Lamont and Desiree) in a way that implies security/safety concerns, though context is unclear.
JasdeepManhas
Nov 14, 2025
Is that birder plan to keep us out? \n\nI would t blane you.
Is that birder plan to keep us out? \n\nI would t blane you.
Asks about border policy ('birder plan') while expressing nationalist sentiment about keeping people out, mixing information-seeking with identity-based framing.
@JasonFightsCrime
Mar 4, 2025
is canada is against their citizens
is canada is against their citizens
Seeks clarification about government priorities through a rhetorical question implying unfair treatment of citizens.
rxrogx2345
Jan 11, 2026
Unbelievable the human traffickers were asking for $6000 CND why not 6000 US since ? Then convert that afterwards to US dollars 😅🤣😂
Unbelievable the human traffickers were asking for $6000 CND why not 6000 US since ? Then convert that afterwards to US dollars 😅🤣😂
Asks a clarifying question about human trafficking pricing with sarcastic tone, seeking information about currency conversion logic.
Johnnyunionville-m3u
Jan 29, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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Solidarity
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Policy Critique
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551
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Humor / Satire
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2,078
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1,667
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89
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Fear / Threat
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1,549
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204
Toronto Sun
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Meta-Commentary
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CTV News
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Unverified Claim
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Moral Argument
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73
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