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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
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Identity Assertion
5,512 comments
Canada needs a Christian, Western European only migration policy....otherwise Canada will no longer be the great nation it once was.
Canada needs a Christian, Western European only migration policy....otherwise Canada will no longer be the great nation it once was.
Advocates for ethnically and religiously restrictive immigration policy, asserting Western European Christian identity as essential to national greatness.
MsMikeytt
Sep 19, 2025
Bike guy just racist bro
Bike guy just racist bro
Makes a direct accusation of racism against an individual, framing them as representative of a broader us-vs-them dynamic.
Identity Assertion
0.87
clearlyaBr0kie
Jan 28, 2026
衛生観念が違いすぎる人種とは共生できない。差別ではなく区別です
衛生観念が違いすぎる人種とは共生できない。差別ではなく区別です
Claims incompatibility between groups based on perceived cultural/hygienic differences, using distinction-not-discrimination framing to justify exclusion.
なみさん-u3q
Feb 24, 2026
Because they let in too many Indians and Punjabis that show no effort at assimilation and are trying to turn Canada into India! We import our crime from India !
Because they let in too many Indians and Punjabis that show no effort at assimilation and are trying to turn Canada into India! We import our crime from India !
Claims specific ethnic groups refuse assimilation and are 'turning Canada into India' while importing crime, combining identity assertion with unsubstantiated claims.
Libtard1
Jun 17, 2025
Its the Canadian politicians that is dividing Canada ... the people here are united .
Its the Canadian politicians that is dividing Canada ... the people here are united .
Asserts unified Canadian identity against politicians, framing the people as united while blaming political leadership for division.
Identity Assertion
0.87
speedymikey20
Feb 11, 2026
We aren't turning against immigrants...we are turning against a group of poorly behaved entitled ppl. Its bc every time we speak up. They call us racist and Islamophobic. I for one am done. Those words …
We aren't turning against immigrants...we are turning against a group of poorly behaved entitled ppl.
Its bc every time we speak up. They call us racist and Islamophobic. I for one am done. Those words have been used so much that they no longer hold the power They used to. Let them call us what they want. It is time for us to take our country back and make it clear that this crappy behavior will NEVER BE OK. 🤬
Commenter asserts Canadian national identity and frames criticism of immigrant behavior as justified pushback against accusations of racism, using 'take our country back' framing.
jewels964
Aug 25, 2025
Save Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Canada and its people.
Save Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Canada and its people.
Patriotic assertion of national identity and belonging, framed as a call to preserve Canada.
miranduhhh52
Jan 27, 2026
White people should go back to Europe from where they came...
White people should go back to Europe from where they came...
Reverses exclusionary logic by asserting white people should leave, using identity-based belonging claims.
amitabh_bacchan123
Jan 29, 2026
Indian immigration should be banned entirely - Hindu culture is not compatible with Western civilization. They don't belong here. Go some balls enough of being tolerant.
Indian immigration should be banned entirely - Hindu culture is not compatible with Western civilization. They don't belong here. Go some balls enough of being tolerant.
Explicit us-vs-them framing claiming cultural incompatibility and asserting that a group 'doesn't belong,' combined with calls for exclusion based on religious/cultural identity.
WarriorNoldor
Jan 28, 2026
As someone from Toronto we call it "Brown Town"
As someone from Toronto we call it "Brown Town"
Uses a derogatory nickname for a neighborhood to assert ethnic/racial identity boundaries and othering.
Identity Assertion
0.87
Noah1515L
Jan 27, 2026
At this time I wish I was Canadian as I’m ashamed to be an American. trump has ruined this country?
At this time I wish I was Canadian as I’m ashamed to be an American. trump has ruined this country?
Expresses desire to adopt Canadian identity due to shame about American identity under Trump's leadership.
@marrysanchez1300
Mar 4, 2025
As a true Canadian, I want nothing more than to see all of these foreigners expelled.
As a true Canadian, I want nothing more than to see all of these foreigners expelled.
Strong us-vs-them framing asserting Canadian identity while calling for expulsion of immigrants.
thesunman
Jan 27, 2026
I am a Canadian residing in Vancouver BC. and there is no division. We Canadians 🇨🇦 want fair, balanced and skilled immigration that contributes to the betterment of all Canadians. Companies like Tim Hortons want …
I am a Canadian residing in Vancouver BC. and there is no division. We Canadians 🇨🇦 want fair, balanced and skilled immigration that contributes to the betterment of all Canadians. Companies like Tim Hortons want to hire cheap foreign labour with no benefits, it is pure greed. Canadians have had enough. We are unified in this assertion.
Personal assertion of Canadian identity combined with claims of national unity and critique of corporate labor exploitation practices.
ThisGuyHere71
Feb 11, 2026
I grew up being told multiculturalism is our strength. Seeing it now as an adult, I can see all its done is created cities that have no actual Canadians, English or our culture. Raised crime, …
I grew up being told multiculturalism is our strength. Seeing it now as an adult, I can see all its done is created cities that have no actual Canadians, English or our culture. Raised crime, destroyed the housing market, lower the standard of living and quality of life. We need to go back to 1990's Canada and undo all that the last 35 years have done to our once great country.
Claims multiculturalism has erased Canadian identity and culture while attributing multiple social problems to immigration.
Balorian
Feb 17, 2026
Paid for by me and all the other real Canadians
Paid for by me and all the other real Canadians
Uses 'real Canadians' framing to assert in-group identity and imply that immigration spending excludes or disadvantages citizens like the commenter.
indicapot4874
Feb 24, 2026
These Indians are taking over, that's worse than Trudeau.
These Indians are taking over, that's worse than Trudeau.
Uses 'taking over' language to assert ethnic/demographic threat and frames specific immigrant group as worse than political opposition, combining identity and fear framing.
Cyberbabe999
Sep 27, 2025
ASSIMILATION IS THE END GOAL OF IMMIGRATION FFS?!?! You wanna be Canadian and live in Canada? Than ACT CANADIAN! WE ARE NOT A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY!! Stop infecting our Country! You act like a disease …
ASSIMILATION IS THE END GOAL OF IMMIGRATION FFS?!?! You wanna be Canadian and live in Canada? Than ACT CANADIAN! WE ARE NOT A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY!! Stop infecting our Country! You act like a disease that we can’t cure because you refuse to assimilate! FUCK!!
Asserts rigid Canadian identity boundaries, demands assimilation, and frames immigrants as a disease/infection threatening national purity.
MedicallyHigh
Feb 26, 2026
Canada ❌ Indian 2.0 ☑
Canada ❌
Indian 2.0 ☑
Uses visual framing to assert demographic replacement anxiety; suggests Canada is being transformed into 'Indian 2.0' through immigration.
000r00t
Sep 20, 2025
Bro its ridiculous how many are hear now in canada. Live in in edmonton its absolutely flooded with indian people. Literally need to change our name to edmonstan
Bro its ridiculous how many are hear now in canada. Live in in edmonton its absolutely flooded with indian people. Literally need to change our name to edmonstan
Expresses alarm at demographic change and uses satirical renaming to assert national identity concerns and exclusionary sentiment.
brendonwatson8770
Feb 25, 2026
I love the rise of nationalism in this country, you can see it in the comments. Everyone hates these foreigners and wants them out. genuinely can't wait for when the deportations start to kick off. …
I love the rise of nationalism in this country, you can see it in the comments. Everyone hates these foreigners and wants them out. genuinely can't wait for when the deportations start to kick off. We're finally getting to the end of the tunnel it seems
Celebrates nationalist sentiment and expresses desire for deportations, framing immigrants as unwanted foreigners.
DavidJeffreson-xx7kr
Sep 20, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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1,991
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467
JamCan
274
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89
Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
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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
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1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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