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“What we are saying to students abroad is come, and you might be able to stay - but that’s not a guarantee” Am I smoking something or are international students by definition no supposed to …
“What we are saying to students abroad is come, and you might be able to stay - but that’s not a guarantee” Am I smoking something or are international students by definition no supposed to be temporary residents here for an education? What entitles them to stay?
Comment poses rhetorical questions challenging the premise that international students should expect permanent residency, seeking clarification on policy logic.
CristianoRonaldo272 Feb 3, 2026
i dont think montreal is 30 mins away from the us border
i dont think montreal is 30 mins away from the us border
The commenter is expressing doubt about a factual claim made in the video, seeking clarification or correction about Montreal's distance from the US border.
Question 0.85
wabdev Feb 4, 2026
I wanna move to Canada ??
I wanna move to Canada ??
Direct question expressing interest in immigrating to Canada, seeking information about relocation.
@robertgarcia8332 Mar 4, 2025
Why argue and explain now ?
Why argue and explain now ?
Brief rhetorical question questioning the value of continued diplomatic explanation, implying frustration with negotiation strategy.
Question 0.85
@andrestorres7309 Mar 4, 2025
You should check out coming Georgia next
You should check out coming Georgia next
Requests the creator to cover Georgia as a topic, seeking information or content direction.
Question 0.85
Overbite15-f8w Feb 4, 2026
What is wrong with that guy? The one in the USA....
What is wrong with that guy? The one in the USA....
Direct question seeking clarification or expressing confusion about an unnamed person in the USA.
Question 0.85
@petrakolenakova2 Mar 4, 2025
How is more dangerous putin or trump?
How is more dangerous putin or trump?
Seeks information by posing a comparative question about the relative danger of two political figures.
@MohammedSaddique-m9g 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
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
The big question is what is Putin promising trump
Poses an information-seeking question about alleged political dealings and motivations.
Question 0.85
@user-xm2pz5mv4t Mar 5, 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 are we doing this to our next door neighbors? How does anyone benefit from this? This is a very distressing turn of events and whoever is advising DT needs to be fired. I also …
Why are we doing this to our next door neighbors? How does anyone benefit from this? This is a very distressing turn of events and whoever is advising DT needs to be fired. I also wonder if all this theater and bluster coming from the WH is to distract us from other things? What is it that they don't want us to think about?
Multiple information-seeking questions about policy rationale and potential hidden motives, expressing moral concern.
@sagisli 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
I wonder how many Canadians actually feel comfortable with Trudeau.
I wonder how many Canadians actually feel comfortable with Trudeau.
The comment poses an information-seeking question about public sentiment toward Trudeau, though it may also imply skepticism about his leadership.
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@GagandeepSingh-sk6yp Mar 4, 2025
Do you ever plan to come to Russia?
Do you ever plan to come to Russia?
A direct question asking about the creator's travel plans to Russia, seeking information about future content.
yyyyyqw Feb 8, 2026
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
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
Didn't Castro's son quit? Wheres the Pierre dude?
Didn't Castro's son quit? Wheres the Pierre dude?
Asks clarifying questions about Canadian political leadership ('Didn't Castro's son quit? Where's the Pierre dude?').
Question 0.85
@Tim91253 Mar 4, 2025
im Romanian and i'm actually curious... from what i know trump got elected because he promised people cheaper eggs... did that happen?
im Romanian and i'm actually curious... from what i know trump got elected because he promised people cheaper eggs... did that happen?
Romanian commenter seeks factual information about whether Trump's campaign promise of cheaper eggs materialized, comparing expectations to outcomes.
@Vic-uz9jd Mar 4, 2025
I want to move to Canada ?
I want to move to Canada ?
Simple expression of interest/inquiry about moving to Canada.
Question 0.85
@gailjaramillo426 Mar 4, 2025
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