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Discourse Analysis
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
multi-label classification
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Question
1,353 comments
???????????
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Question marks indicate confusion or request for clarification about the situation discussed.
Question
0.88
@glmchn
Mar 4, 2025
My question is, do we have a dictatorship in the USA? \nWHERE IS THE CONGRESS and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES??\nMy other question is does Canada have 25% Tarrifs on USA goods? Just the facts please, no …
My question is, do we have a dictatorship in the USA? \nWHERE IS THE CONGRESS and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES??\nMy other question is does Canada have 25% Tarrifs on USA goods? Just the facts please, no political speeches. If Canada has 25% tarrifs then Canada started the trade wars, not USA...
Primarily seeks factual information about tariff rates and government structures, with implicit policy critique embedded in the questions.
@recyclespinning9839
Mar 4, 2025
Why u guys keeping voting in liberals???
Why u guys keeping voting in liberals???
Rhetorical question expressing frustration with voting patterns and liberal government, seeking explanation or agreement.
xiexielian
Aug 29, 2025
She speaks good french, she can easily score NCLC 7 and become permanent resident.
She speaks good french, she can easily score NCLC 7 and become permanent resident.
Provides practical information about language requirements for permanent residency in response to a specific case.
Question
0.88
SekhonSatinder
Feb 12, 2026
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Directly asks for clarification about who the video speaker is referring to, seeking information.
Question
0.88
bbjFisher2000
Jan 25, 2026
when did he start caring about Canada?
when did he start caring about Canada?
Rhetorical question expressing skepticism about a political figure's commitment to Canada, seeking clarification or making an implicit critique.
@9612jimbo
Mar 4, 2025
Do you think the new housing is for Canadian military?
Do you think the new housing is for Canadian military?
Asks a direct information-seeking question about the intended purpose of new housing construction.
Question
0.88
benphotoshare6973
Feb 27, 2026
My question is, if random YouTubers can those trafficking bums then why can't police?
My question is, if random YouTubers can those trafficking bums then why can't police?
Poses a direct question comparing YouTuber capabilities to police effectiveness, seeking clarification or information.
Question
0.88
SampradaaMantra
Jan 29, 2026
I wonder how many of you voted for Trump
I wonder how many of you voted for Trump
Direct information-seeking question about voting behavior of other commenters.
Question
0.88
@seandingle58
Mar 4, 2025
How do we get one office power to affect us around the country without the Senate and the United States Congress have a input on the matter ‼️?????????
How do we get one office power to affect us around the country without the Senate and the United States Congress have a input on the matter ‼️?????????
Seeks clarification about constitutional/governmental processes and executive power limitations.
Question
0.88
@JoePhantom-t3e
Mar 4, 2025
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
Poses an information-seeking question about potential Canadian migration to the US, with implicit comparative framing between the two countries.
@tonyarrow
Mar 5, 2025
I thought he was stepping down 6 months ago
I thought he was stepping down 6 months ago
Seeks clarification about the timeline of a political announcement, expressing confusion.
Question
0.88
@Stephstephsteph1776
Mar 4, 2025
To protect America????
To protect America????
Brief questioning statement seeking clarification or expressing skepticism about stated justifications.
Question
0.88
amandafamiano2320
Jan 27, 2026
i don't know until this day Canadian speak French
i don't know until this day Canadian speak French
Information-seeking question expressing surprise or confusion about Canadian French language use.
Question
0.88
@yellowegg0
Mar 4, 2025
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
Expresses confusion and seeks clarification about current events.
Question
0.88
@WilliamGibble-l5l
Mar 4, 2025
why did this video disappear and then come back 😥
why did this video disappear and then come back 😥
Direct question about video disappearance and reappearance, seeking explanation.
Question
0.88
ivyrosexo
Feb 6, 2026
Build yes, but protect from? Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Build yes, but protect from?
Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Asks whether North American culture and language changed historically and whether history is repeating, seeking clarification on cultural change patterns.
singharun106
Aug 26, 2025
Only 18 K? How many people are in Canada illegally?
Only 18 K? How many people are in Canada illegally?
Seeks information about illegal immigration numbers in Canada.
Question
0.88
summer031977
Dec 25, 2025
Trudeau will you take us ???
Trudeau will you take us ???
Direct question asking Trudeau for help or acceptance, seeking information or assistance.
Question
0.88
@daphnebowen4949
Mar 4, 2025
Who is colonisers?
Who is colonisers?
Brief interrogative statement seeking clarification or challenging a concept, though potentially rhetorical.
Question
0.88
warriorfantasy7765
Feb 7, 2026
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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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