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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
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
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
Seeks information about trade responses from different countries, comparing their positions.
@Jeff-Mr
Mar 4, 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
After watching some of these invasion videos lowkey very curious of what Tyler thinks of Black Americans not African immigrants but just African Americans
After watching some of these invasion videos lowkey very curious of what Tyler thinks of Black Americans not African immigrants but just African Americans
Seeks clarification about the content creator's views on a related demographic topic, framed as curiosity about video creator's perspective.
JonasWicker
Feb 28, 2026
Why did Justin Trudeau pay an undisclosed amount in a settlement to the parent of a former female student of his?
Why did Justin Trudeau pay an undisclosed amount in a settlement to the parent of a former female student of his?
Framed as a question but references an unverified allegation about Trudeau's past, seeking information or making an implicit accusation.
@usarmyconstitution1
Mar 5, 2025
Why support a human smuggler…
Why support a human smuggler…
Poses a rhetorical question expressing moral disapproval of supporting human smuggling, combining inquiry with ethical critique.
jimmynguyen4398
Jan 29, 2026
Upload in hindi language.
Upload in hindi language.
A request for content in a different language, though phrased as a directive rather than explicit question.
Question
0.70
gaganrupana369
Jan 29, 2026
What has happened to Canada?
What has happened to Canada?
Open-ended rhetorical question expressing concern about Canada's state, likely implying immigration-related decline.
@jordanjohnanderson
Feb 20, 2026
Why was fentanyl coming from Canada? They manufacture it?
Why was fentanyl coming from Canada? They manufacture it?
Asks a question about fentanyl sourcing that implies Canada manufactures it, combining inquiry with an unverified premise.
@anabellevicente8274
Mar 4, 2025
How does TRUMP know that the USA is making the drugs that are not made and distributed in USA
How does TRUMP know that the USA is making the drugs that are not made and distributed in USA
Poses a confused question about Trump's knowledge claims regarding drug production, with an implicit skepticism about unverified assertions.
@nirmalanirmala4304
Mar 4, 2025
well , "who" let them "in"?
well , "who" let them "in"?
Rhetorical question implicitly blaming government officials for allowing immigrants to enter, seeking accountability.
HelloHi-x9k
Feb 18, 2026
Aren’t they launching rockets into space? Why can’t they spend that money on improving their country?
Aren’t they launching rockets into space? Why can’t they spend that money on improving their country?
Asks a rhetorical question comparing resource allocation in origin countries to immigration.
Adam-M1
Jan 27, 2026
Can we slow down just a bit? Things are moving too quickly...
Can we slow down just a bit? Things are moving too quickly...
Poses a rhetorical question expressing concern about pace of change, seeking acknowledgment or discussion of the issue.
Question
0.70
@jahoyhoy9097
Mar 4, 2025
I want them to increase there 😂
I want them to increase there 😂
Ambiguous statement with emoji suggesting either a question about immigration increases or unclear intent.
Question
0.70
Breet-f5m
Jan 27, 2026
More LGBTQ will help with population growth. No?
More LGBTQ will help with population growth. No?
Rhetorical question about LGBTQ population and demographic growth, seeking clarification or debate.
Question
0.70
svc2461
Jan 21, 2026
Your supposed human trafficker is not Punjabi… and what human trafficker would let you to go to Pizza Pizza alone mate??
Your supposed human trafficker is not Punjabi… and what human trafficker would let you to go to Pizza Pizza alone mate??
Challenges the credibility of a claim made in the video by questioning the logic of the presented scenario.
diirejunchained
Jan 27, 2026
Why can’t American leadership speak clearly?
Why can’t American leadership speak clearly?
Phrased as a question seeking explanation for American leadership's communication style, with implicit criticism.
@centerpointDesign
Mar 4, 2025
what are you looking native indians in canada wht ain talking about damt native indians of canada
what are you looking native indians in canada wht ain talking about damt native indians of canada
Appears to be a confused or critical question about the video's focus on Native Indians versus other groups, though poorly articulated.
AlexD-f6n
Jan 28, 2026
What primer is invited to the meeting this afternoon, just the liberal no opposition no bloc québécois no ADP..
What primer is invited to the meeting this afternoon, just the liberal no opposition no bloc québécois no ADP..
Asks about meeting attendees while implicitly critiquing the exclusion of opposition parties from what appears to be a government meeting.
@nancyroberts9254
Mar 4, 2025
they like punjab more? so why are they there? tf?
they like punjab more? so why are they there? tf?
Poses a rhetorical question questioning immigrants' loyalty/belonging, mixing inquiry with identity framing.
9zero73
Jan 28, 2026
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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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