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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
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1,353 comments
Why? Why is it dumb to quote the Wall Street journal?
Why? Why is it dumb to quote the Wall Street journal?
Seeks clarification about why citing the Wall Street Journal would be problematic.
Question
0.88
@Sandra-s7w5k
Mar 4, 2025
why they dropheads blaming those immigrants.
why they dropheads blaming those immigrants.
Rhetorical question seeking explanation for perceived blame directed at immigrants by a specific group.
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0.88
NikhilTanwar-zi4im
Dec 3, 2025
Why people anywhere and in USA in particular, need Fentanol ( and other heavy drugs)? Are they so addicted or dependant on them ? Don't know about any of these illegal drugs. Is the absense …
Why people anywhere and in USA in particular, need Fentanol ( and other heavy drugs)? Are they so addicted or dependant on them ? Don't know about any of these illegal drugs. Is the absense of medical insurance an issue?
Series of information-seeking questions about fentanyl addiction, drug dependency, and healthcare access issues.
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0.88
@rockyk9316
Mar 4, 2025
The American people buy from Russia ?
The American people buy from Russia ?
Information-seeking question about American consumer behavior and Russia, marked with question mark.
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0.88
@pequenofp
Mar 4, 2025
So immigrants won't be able to use public services for free? Like healthcare? Unless they were born here? What about about naturalized immigrant that have been in Alberta their whole adult life and are now …
So immigrants won't be able to use public services for free? Like healthcare? Unless they were born here? What about about naturalized immigrant that have been in Alberta their whole adult life and are now retired seniors. Will they be denied free public services? In order to help the government balance its budget? To speed this along, will Alberta set up its own immigration and customs enforcement?
Series of clarifying questions about policy implementation regarding public services access for different immigrant categories.
@robdas1
Feb 20, 2026
Я не совсем понял как индусы, добираются в Канаду через учебные визы поддельных университетов, если их могут давать только ОКРЕДИТОВАННЫЕ учебные заведения, или в Канаде окредитацию раздают на право, и на лево?
Я не совсем понял как индусы, добираются в Канаду через учебные визы поддельных университетов, если их могут давать только ОКРЕДИТОВАННЫЕ учебные заведения, или в Канаде окредитацию раздают на право, и на лево?
Seeks clarification about how Indian students obtain study visas through accredited institutions, questioning the legitimacy of the process.
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0.87
Тимур-р5ю6ю
Feb 5, 2026
Can you do Glendale, California next please 🙏
Can you do Glendale, California next please 🙏
The commenter requests that the video creator produce similar content about a different location, phrased as a polite question.
Sarah-ny8lw
Jan 28, 2026
Doesn’t Canada only account for like 5% of USAa gdp or something?
Doesn’t Canada only account for like 5% of USAa gdp or something?
Seeks clarification about Canada's economic size relative to USA, framed as a comparative question.
@Thriftybandits
Mar 4, 2025
Why is this not aired on Fox News etc?
Why is this not aired on Fox News etc?
Commenter is asking why the video/content isn't being broadcast on Fox News, combining information-seeking with commentary about media coverage.
@oldgreentop
Mar 4, 2025
Why don't they translate the part where trudeau speaks french ?? Or subtitles at least
Why don't they translate the part where trudeau speaks french ?? Or subtitles at least
Requests clarification about video subtitles/translation for French-language content.
@Guayoc
Mar 4, 2025
Who invade canada first : Europeans or african or Indian?
Who invade canada first : Europeans or african or Indian?
Poses a historical question comparing which groups invaded Canada first, implicitly questioning the legitimacy of different immigrant groups.
herbsweden
Feb 11, 2026
He said he is going to match everyone's tariffs
He said he is going to match everyone's tariffs
Reports what someone said as a factual statement, functioning as information sharing rather than argument.
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0.85
@gregburgess8432
Mar 4, 2025
All those that love how this dude speaks...just curious of how yall thought biden spoke the last 4 years. Answers please ?
All those that love how this dude speaks...just curious of how yall thought biden spoke the last 4 years. Answers please ?
Poses a rhetorical question comparing current leadership favorably to Biden's speaking style, seeking responses from others.
@brianteague44
Mar 4, 2025
Didnt Canada already have tariffs against us?
Didnt Canada already have tariffs against us?
Seeks factual clarification about existing Canadian tariffs in a comparative context with US tariffs.
@RichardTiland
Mar 4, 2025
why would you do this to your best neighbour/friend/ally? it is so weird.
why would you do this to your best neighbour/friend/ally? it is so weird.
Seeks clarification about why the U.S. would take actions against a close ally, framed as a confused question.
@movakalin5333
Mar 4, 2025
Open Parliament ? JT calling Putin a dictator ?
Open Parliament ? JT calling Putin a dictator ?
Rhetorical questions expressing skepticism about parliamentary openness and Trudeau's criticism of Putin, seeking clarification or making a point through interrogative form.
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0.85
@lilybeth729
Mar 4, 2025
Where are MEGA supporters??
Where are MEGA supporters??
The comment is a direct question seeking information about the whereabouts or presence of MEGA supporters.
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0.85
@TL-wu4id
Mar 4, 2025
? to CANDADA
? to CANDADA
Brief question mark directed at Canada, seeking clarification or expressing confusion.
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0.85
@denicastanon7899
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is smart ?????????????
Trump is smart ?????????????
Poses a rhetorical question challenging the assertion that Trump is smart, seeking clarification or expressing skepticism.
Question
0.85
@Jezul-u6r
Mar 4, 2025
What FOX News says about this? ??
What FOX News says about this? ??
Seeks information about media coverage of the topic, implicitly questioning how alternative news sources frame the issue.
@Filipe-DXF
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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