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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 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
Question for CNN do you think trump will send troups to Russia to support putin ?
Question for CNN do you think trump will send troups to Russia to support putin ?
Asks a direct question about Trump's potential military actions, though it's misdirected at CNN rather than the video creator.
@margaretpeacock2211
Mar 4, 2025
Why couldnt we have a leader like this? How do i become a resident? I promise i didnt vote for the pos.
Why couldnt we have a leader like this? How do i become a resident? I promise i didnt vote for the pos.
Seeks information about Canadian residency while expressing admiration for Canadian leadership and criticism of US leadership.
@morganjacob1195
Mar 4, 2025
I think the gold mines are in canada
I think the gold mines are in canada
Brief factual question about gold mine locations in Canada, seeking information clarification.
Question
0.85
@pancake2662
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
Didn’t this man Step down? Why is he still stepping up to microphone?
Didn’t this man Step down? Why is he still stepping up to microphone?
Seeks clarification about a political figure's status and current role, framed as an information-seeking question.
Question
0.85
@WeAreBleszt
Mar 4, 2025
And just why is Trudeau leaving office? Seems like they have a pretty good leader there already.
And just why is Trudeau leaving office? Seems like they have a pretty good leader there already.
Seeks clarification about Trudeau's resignation, framed as a genuine information-seeking question.
@stephenvalente3296
Mar 4, 2025
I believe the backlog is over 1 million as of Oct.31. Lets do some journalism and find out why
I believe the backlog is over 1 million as of Oct.31. Lets do some journalism and find out why
Requests investigative journalism into immigration backlog causes, framed as an information-seeking question with implicit policy concern.
blakezworld
Jan 20, 2026
Americans stands with Canada ??
Americans stands with Canada ??
Seeks confirmation or information about American support for Canada, with implied solidarity.
@yomanewhawk8218
Mar 4, 2025
Why is Trump adding these high tariffs? Tariff prices have to come through the house/cabinet. UNLESS he can show there is an emergency at the border.
Why is Trump adding these high tariffs? Tariff prices have to come through the house/cabinet. UNLESS he can show there is an emergency at the border.
Seeks clarification about the legal/procedural basis for Trump's tariff authority, questioning the legitimacy of the policy mechanism.
@hootowlquest
Mar 4, 2025
Yet how has Canada been treating indigenous Canadians and other groups ?
Yet how has Canada been treating indigenous Canadians and other groups ?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging Canada's moral standing on treatment of marginalized groups, implying hypocrisy.
@NnTruth7
Mar 4, 2025
Sooo wht happens when Trump gets pissed and decides to take Canada ? Just a question from the UK
Sooo wht happens when Trump gets pissed and decides to take Canada ? Just a question from the UK
Poses a hypothetical question about military threat/annexation, combining information-seeking with underlying anxiety about US aggression.
@AG-wf2qw
Mar 4, 2025
Can you make a video on the town of Leamington as well? It has a very large Hispanic population, similar to Brampton and Indians
Can you make a video on the town of Leamington as well? It has a very large Hispanic population, similar to Brampton and Indians
Requests video coverage of another town with large immigrant population, framing it as comparable to existing cases.
DreamGaming12
Sep 30, 2025
Could you do a vid on deer island newyork?
Could you do a vid on deer island newyork?
Direct request for the content creator to produce a video on a different topic.
Catmc24
Feb 17, 2026
Why can't we Americans elect someone who is sane and competent?
Why can't we Americans elect someone who is sane and competent?
Rhetorical question expressing frustration about American leadership, with implicit identity assertion as an American.
@MelissaBlanchette-b2l
Mar 4, 2025
In Europe the bike guy with helmet would get in trouble because of hate speach... how is it in canada?
In Europe the bike guy with helmet would get in trouble because of hate speach... how is it in canada?
Asks about legal consequences for speech in Canada versus Europe, comparing regulatory approaches across nations.
Waltraud-Abou-Chaker
Jan 27, 2026
Why is it that refugees and asylum claims get more than citizens.
Why is it that refugees and asylum claims get more than citizens.
Seeks clarification about resource allocation disparities between refugees and citizens, implying fairness concerns.
ruckinehround6965
Feb 26, 2026
To all Americans, is this really what you signed up for when you voted for Trump?
To all Americans, is this really what you signed up for when you voted for Trump?
Poses a rhetorical question to Americans about their voting choice, implicitly critiquing Trump while seeking accountability.
@ricardobonito1210
Mar 4, 2025
Wait, if someone who needs deporting needs life saving medicine why should the Canadian medical system pay for them?
Wait, if someone who needs deporting needs life saving medicine why should the Canadian medical system pay for them?
Poses a rhetorical question about healthcare obligations to deportable individuals, seeking clarification on policy priorities.
aast.1329
Dec 31, 2025
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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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