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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
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of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
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of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
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You’re wild for crossing the border Andrew Callaghan just got arrested for doing the same thing like a less than a year ago
You’re wild for crossing the border Andrew Callaghan just got arrested for doing the same thing like a less than a year ago
Questions the legality/wisdom of border crossing by referencing another person's arrest, seeking clarification.
overlordfx1464
Jan 27, 2026
Man im glad you made this video! I was wondering why so many were coming to Canada.
Man im glad you made this video! I was wondering why so many were coming to Canada.
Expresses gratitude for the video while seeking information about immigration patterns.
anthonyarcangeli343
Jan 27, 2026
Explain to me why this couldn't be achieved without Pierre? He lost his seat...you mean to tell me the party couldn't be a party without him?
Explain to me why this couldn't be achieved without Pierre? He lost his seat...you mean to tell me the party couldn't be a party without him?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging the necessity of a specific political figure for party governance, seeking clarification on political strategy.
christianmbenjamin
Feb 27, 2026
Why we can not have president like him?
Why we can not have president like him?
Seeks explanation for why Canada cannot have a leader like Trudeau, framed as an information-seeking question.
@andyismail2810
Mar 4, 2025
Isn't it the U.S. border officials and customs responsible for what comes into our country and Canadian border officials and customs responsible for what comes into their country. Also, most fentanyl in the U.S. is …
Isn't it the U.S. border officials and customs responsible for what comes into our country and Canadian border officials and customs responsible for what comes into their country. Also, most fentanyl in the U.S. is actually produced in the U.S. itself.
Rhetorical questioning about border responsibility, followed by a factual claim about fentanyl production sources.
@Lee-yy2lr
Mar 4, 2025
Thats a great speech, but i have a question for the canadians: i heard that quality of life has suffered so much, less income, rising prices, problems with immigration and crime. Is it true?\nI hope …
Thats a great speech, but i have a question for the canadians: i heard that quality of life has suffered so much, less income, rising prices, problems with immigration and crime. Is it true?\nI hope we, europe, canada and the free world, can pull it together!
Seeks clarification about Canadian quality of life and immigration impacts, with comparative reference to Europe.
@sebastiansowieso8179
Mar 4, 2025
I am an electrical engineer who speaks fluent English and passable French, no health problems, 10 years of work experience, and I still havent gotten PR. How do these guys get PR?
I am an electrical engineer who speaks fluent English and passable French, no health problems, 10 years of work experience, and I still havent gotten PR. How do these guys get PR?
Commenter seeks clarification about PR eligibility disparities, implying criticism of immigration policy while asking for information.
Xxx_viagra_xxX
Jan 27, 2026
How does the driving worse? Is an Indian license acceptable in America or are the driving tests too easy to pass
How does the driving worse? Is an Indian license acceptable in America or are the driving tests too easy to pass
Information-seeking questions about driving standards and licensing across jurisdictions, with implicit comparative framing.
NotTheAverageGaming
Jan 27, 2026
why am I still seeing this guy? I thought he was voted out or something....
why am I still seeing this guy? I thought he was voted out or something....
Seeks clarification about Trudeau's political status with a questioning tone.
@robreke
Mar 4, 2025
i have question about the indians that lives in canada ! if the us somehow attack canada ! are the indians there will defend canda or they will run away or they will help the …
i have question about the indians that lives in canada ! if the us somehow attack canada ! are the indians there will defend canda or they will run away or they will help the american to attach the candians people there
Information-seeking question about immigrant loyalty in hypothetical military conflict, framed with identity/belonging concerns.
kurtcobain7388
Jan 27, 2026
Why is this guy speaking for canada?? He stepped down in December and canada wants him gone.
Why is this guy speaking for canada?? He stepped down in December and canada wants him gone.
Poses a question about the PM's legitimacy to speak for Canada, combined with a factual assertion about his resignation and public sentiment.
@drewarmour4555
Mar 4, 2025
How does these tariffs on Canada even benefit America?
How does these tariffs on Canada even benefit America?
Seeks information about the economic rationale behind tariff policy, framed as a genuine inquiry.
@nii_amart
Mar 4, 2025
I have a combination American and Ukrainian flag in front of my home. I think I need a Canadian flag, also. I'm wondering about the Amerucan flag. ?
I have a combination American and Ukrainian flag in front of my home. I think I need a Canadian flag, also. I'm wondering about the Amerucan flag. ?
Personal reflection on flag display with a direct question seeking advice or clarification.
@antigone2
Mar 4, 2025
Can someone explain to me how this is supposed to make groceries cheaper? I still cannot afford an omelette.
Can someone explain to me how this is supposed to make groceries cheaper? I still cannot afford an omelette.
Seeks clarification about policy impact on grocery prices while expressing personal economic hardship.
@w_handle
Mar 4, 2025
As an American why would I listen to a leader from another country?
As an American why would I listen to a leader from another country?
Rhetorical question asserting that Americans should not take direction from foreign leaders, questioning legitimacy.
@Chileman97
Mar 4, 2025
America what is our solution to this matter. How do you find the perfect balance with immigration?
America what is our solution to this matter. How do you find the perfect balance with immigration?
Seeks advice on immigration policy balance, comparing Canada's approach to America's.
DANNY_ASTRO
Jan 27, 2026
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Won’t the tariffs go away if Canada secures their southern border?
Seeks clarification about the relationship between border security and tariff policy, framed as a conditional question.
@OGLD
Mar 4, 2025
If tariffs only hurt american consumers why does he care?\n\nI also thought he stepped down.
If tariffs only hurt american consumers why does he care?\n\nI also thought he stepped down.
Seeks clarification on tariff logic and political status through rhetorical questioning.
@mightylaidlow1
Mar 4, 2025
1:16 did you just fucking call white people “naitve canadians”?
1:16 did you just fucking call white people “naitve canadians”?
The comment questions the video's terminology regarding 'native Canadians,' seeking clarification while implicitly challenging the framing.
honorable_aj7280
Feb 10, 2026
What about our hard-working doctors?
What about our hard-working doctors?
Brief rhetorical question raising concern about the impact on Canadian healthcare professionals, seeking acknowledgment of their situation.
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