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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
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1,353 comments
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
let's see how this works out for canada
let's see how this works out for canada
Open-ended speculation about outcomes, seeking to understand how events will unfold.
Question
0.85
@danlut506
Mar 4, 2025
ok but then isn't he doing the same to Canadians?
ok but then isn't he doing the same to Canadians?
Rhetorical question challenging the consistency of Canadian policy toward its own citizens, implying hypocrisy.
@sly2792004
Mar 4, 2025
How much of your money goes to Ukraine and not Canadians?
How much of your money goes to Ukraine and not Canadians?
Poses an information-seeking question about budget allocation priorities between international aid and domestic spending.
@morpmorpt4746
Mar 4, 2025
Why didn’t the USA just ASK Canada to remove their tariffs instead of just putting the reciprocal tariffs in place? Or Canada could just remove their 10% tariffs when the USA implemented theirs on condition …
Why didn’t the USA just ASK Canada to remove their tariffs instead of just putting the reciprocal tariffs in place? Or Canada could just remove their 10% tariffs when the USA implemented theirs on condition the we remove ours immediately?
Commenter asks why the USA didn't pursue negotiation before implementing tariffs, seeking clarification on policy decisions while implicitly critiquing the approach taken.
@Drmikaeru
Mar 4, 2025
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
This is a direct question seeking clarification or information about how continental destabilization occurs.
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0.85
@Bigchoc36
Mar 4, 2025
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
Commenter is seeking clarification about tariff percentages, expressing confusion about conflicting information.
Question
0.85
@alanmendoza3872
Mar 4, 2025
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Direct information-seeking question about drug trafficking patterns between US and Canada.
Question
0.85
@stanfordturner
Mar 4, 2025
Why havent you said THANK YOU?
Why havent you said THANK YOU?
Direct question seeking acknowledgment or gratitude, though context-dependent.
Question
0.85
@martnorton5201
Mar 4, 2025
? the stock market
? the stock market
Unclear question mark followed by 'the stock market' seeking clarification or information.
Question
0.85
@lonniephetsomphou
Mar 4, 2025
How can anyone vote for Donald?
How can anyone vote for Donald?
Rhetorical question expressing incredulity about voting for Donald Trump, functioning as an information-seeking or opinion-probing statement.
Question
0.85
@yvonnepipkin4020
Mar 4, 2025
Why won’t Canada just remove the tariffs they’ve had on American imports. That’s always the point that is never brought up - why can Canada tariff American imports and America cannot?
Why won’t Canada just remove the tariffs they’ve had on American imports. That’s always the point that is never brought up - why can Canada tariff American imports and America cannot?
Poses a rhetorical question about Canadian tariffs while implicitly critiquing the asymmetry in trade policy discussion.
@Spinach_D
Mar 4, 2025
I thought he left because of corruption?
I thought he left because of corruption?
Commenter is seeking clarification about the reasons for a departure, phrased as an information-seeking question.
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0.85
@subtledriver
Mar 4, 2025
Dear Canada can I get my dual citizenship now
Dear Canada can I get my dual citizenship now
Requests information about dual citizenship eligibility, framed as a personal inquiry.
@MrPaulandrae15
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is like a KGB?
Trump is like a KGB?
Seeks clarification by asking a comparative question about Trump's behavior relative to authoritarian regimes.
@freddy_freeman
Mar 4, 2025
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Very well said. Lets see how trumps speach goes tonight?
Seeks information about an upcoming political speech, expressing curiosity about future events.
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0.85
@sally_686
Mar 4, 2025
Is there anyway to get Trump removed from office?
Is there anyway to get Trump removed from office?
Seeks information about mechanisms for removing a political figure from office.
@Youtubeautumni
Mar 4, 2025
While you guys are fighting how does this effect ordinary people
While you guys are fighting how does this effect ordinary people
Commenter is asking how political conflict affects ordinary people, seeking clarification on real-world impacts.
@debrasmith4644
Mar 4, 2025
I wonder if Fox News will air this speech?
I wonder if Fox News will air this speech?
Seeks information about media coverage while implicitly critiquing Fox News's editorial choices.
@michaeld.3779
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is afraid of Russia?
Trump is afraid of Russia?
Direct question seeking clarification or information about Trump's stance on Russia.
Question
0.85
@ackeemwilson1148
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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