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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
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1,353 comments
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
Fantanyl is the issue? Sounds like they got a lot of junkies in the US... Should be addressed... ?
Fantanyl is the issue? Sounds like they got a lot of junkies in the US... Should be addressed... ?
Seeks clarification about the fentanyl issue and its scope, with implied questioning of whether it's the real problem.
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0.85
@Soufle5506
Mar 4, 2025
wasnt the main reason for the tarifs because of fentanyl
wasnt the main reason for the tarifs because of fentanyl
Seeks clarification about the stated rationale for tariffs, questioning the accuracy of the government's stated reasoning.
@matthewold5816
Mar 4, 2025
I though this dude quit stepped down lol
I though this dude quit stepped down lol
Clarification question about PM's current status, expressing confusion about whether he resigned.
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0.85
@timwilliams4329
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.
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0.85
@ackeemwilson1148
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.
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0.85
@user-zu5do6ri6r
Mar 4, 2025
Why can’t he be our President?
Why can’t he be our President?
Direct question expressing a wish for Trudeau to be US President, seeking clarification or expressing a preference.
Question
0.85
@abbymelvin6654
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
Curious to know, what will OUR government do to assist Americans who will be hit hard by this trade war?
Curious to know, what will OUR government do to assist Americans who will be hit hard by this trade war?
Information-seeking question about government assistance for Americans affected by trade war.
@Naja_1111
Mar 4, 2025
I need to move to Canada. Serious question, how does a US Citizen become Canadian resident? US is falling apart, no longer a place I love. It's so sad.
I need to move to Canada. Serious question, how does a US Citizen become Canadian resident? US is falling apart, no longer a place I love. It's so sad.
Seeks practical information about Canadian immigration while sharing personal motivation rooted in dissatisfaction with the US.
@anana9157
Mar 4, 2025
Could the money we get from the tariffs go to help Canadians?
Could the money we get from the tariffs go to help Canadians?
Information-seeking question about tariff revenue allocation to help Canadians, combining practical inquiry with economic concern.
@moimacart
Mar 4, 2025
I thought this guy has resigned? Why is he speaking for Canadians?
I thought this guy has resigned? Why is he speaking for Canadians?
Primarily seeks clarification about speaker's legitimacy and authority, with implicit criticism of his role.
@HallofKnowledge
Mar 4, 2025
Are you sure you have ally right now?
Are you sure you have ally right now?
Direct information-seeking question about whether the US currently has allies.
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0.85
@chafouaube985
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.
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0.85
@yvonnepipkin4020
Mar 4, 2025
Can’t they open factories in USA to avoid the tariff???
Can’t they open factories in USA to avoid the tariff???
Seeks information about potential business solutions to tariff problems.
@RANDsreviews
Mar 4, 2025
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
Trade fair Canada ??
Trade fair Canada ??
Poses a brief questioning statement about trade fairness, seeking clarification or expressing skepticism.
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0.85
@mrcountit
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.
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0.85
@WinthorpeLouiseIII
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.
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0.85
@prudencepeacebustamante9739
Mar 4, 2025
? the stock market
? the stock market
Unclear question mark followed by 'the stock market' seeking clarification or information.
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0.85
@lonniephetsomphou
Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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1,991
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467
JamCan
274
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Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
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551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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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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