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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
multi-label classification
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Question
1,353 comments
I want to move to Canada...
I want to move to Canada...
User expresses interest in immigrating to Canada, seeking information or expressing intent.
@marylynn531
Mar 4, 2025
Isn’t this the guy they told to resign?
Isn’t this the guy they told to resign?
Asking for clarification about a person's status, likely referencing video content or prior context.
@garvinbowen6036
Mar 4, 2025
No way it can't be true
No way it can't be true
Brief expression of skepticism seeking clarification or expressing doubt about a claim's veracity.
Question
0.85
@Melanie-f9c
Mar 4, 2025
Wait wtf is happening? When did all this happen? I voted for Trump. Does trump have a long term plan here? How long? Like woah I don't want more inflation. But maybe I'll wait for …
Wait wtf is happening? When did all this happen? I voted for Trump. Does trump have a long term plan here? How long? Like woah I don't want more inflation. But maybe I'll wait for trump to address this himself because I don't know if i can trust Trudeau
Commenter expresses confusion and seeks information about recent events and Trump's plans, while disclosing they voted for Trump.
@mgntmcknzi-uq7wf
Mar 4, 2025
? Project 2025???
? Project 2025???
Seeks information or clarification about Project 2025, expressed as a questioning prompt.
Question
0.85
@sugarhill02
Mar 4, 2025
Can I become a Canadian? I am trapped in Trump hell.
Can I become a Canadian? I am trapped in Trump hell.
Information-seeking question about Canadian immigration eligibility combined with personal expression of distress about current US situation.
@ChuckMcMahon-c4u
Mar 4, 2025
I didn’t think felons could be President?!
I didn’t think felons could be President?!
Seeks clarification about constitutional eligibility rules, framed as a genuine information-seeking question.
Question
0.85
@geishagrrl77
Mar 4, 2025
I am waiting for the american president to speak soon at 9 pm.\nLet's wait for his statement regarding this event and others related to his administration .?
I am waiting for the american president to speak soon at 9 pm.\nLet's wait for his statement regarding this event and others related to his administration .?
Commenter is waiting for and requesting information about the American president's upcoming statement, seeking clarification on future events.
Question
0.85
@GuiaShopaholic
Mar 4, 2025
Make that make sense! ??
Make that make sense! ??
Rhetorical question expressing confusion or skepticism about logical coherence, seeking clarification.
Question
0.85
@TonyMains-x8d
Mar 4, 2025
I thought he resigned ?♀️
I thought he resigned ?♀️
Commenter is seeking clarification about whether a political figure resigned, phrased as an interrogative.
Question
0.85
@angelamckay9281
Mar 4, 2025
I don’t understand the rationale behind Trump’s actions. I mean it’s a given he’s an idiot, but given that context, what is his idiotic idea?
I don’t understand the rationale behind Trump’s actions. I mean it’s a given he’s an idiot, but given that context, what is his idiotic idea?
Seeks clarification about the rationale behind Trump's trade actions despite dismissive framing.
Question
0.85
@CashJohnston
Mar 4, 2025
Didn't Castro Jr already resign....
Didn't Castro Jr already resign....
Commenter is seeking clarification about whether Castro Jr (likely Trudeau) has already resigned.
Question
0.85
@WinthorpeLouiseIII
Mar 4, 2025
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Commenter asks a conditional question about tariffs and border security, seeking clarification on policy mechanics.
@OGLD
Mar 4, 2025
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Why is Canada attacking the US?
Seeks clarification or information about Canada's actions, phrased as a direct question.
Question
0.85
@user-zu5do6ri6r
Mar 4, 2025
Why canada always have Trudeau can you not have other leader?
Why canada always have Trudeau can you not have other leader?
Direct information-seeking question about Canadian political leadership options.
Question
0.85
@prudencepeacebustamante9739
Mar 4, 2025
Can he run for president? I really like him.
Can he run for president? I really like him.
Commenter asks whether someone can run for president, seeking information or clarification.
Question
0.85
@paulamoors
Mar 4, 2025
Ugh. Why is this happening.
Ugh. Why is this happening.
Rhetorical question expressing confusion and concern about an unfolding situation.
Question
0.85
@Beya045
Mar 4, 2025
How’s he worked with Trump for over 8 years? Trump was President for only four! Interesting statement!
How’s he worked with Trump for over 8 years? Trump was President for only four! Interesting statement!
Challenges a factual claim about Trump's tenure length, seeking clarification on a specific statement.
Question
0.85
@karencrawford79
Mar 4, 2025
Something I don't understand. If tariffs on goods coming into the US hurt US citizens. Wouldn't a tariff on things coming into Canada hurt Canadians? How does this help you? What harm does it bring …
Something I don't understand. If tariffs on goods coming into the US hurt US citizens. Wouldn't a tariff on things coming into Canada hurt Canadians? How does this help you? What harm does it bring to the president?
Information-seeking questions about tariff logic and economic impact, structured as genuine inquiries rather than rhetorical statements.
@danielfegley2735
Mar 4, 2025
Well wtf do we need to do huh
Well wtf do we need to do huh
Seeks clarification or guidance on what action is needed, expressed as a rhetorical question.
Question
0.85
@NaomiHope-143
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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