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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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Personal Narrative
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I am born in Canada and I am seeing immigrants getting so much help! They live better than my son and I and I’m 60 man .. wow!! My son and I were evicted 3 …
I am born in Canada and I am seeing immigrants getting so much help! They live better than my son and I and I’m 60 man .. wow!! My son and I were evicted 3 yrs ago and barely found a place I can afford!! I’m indeginious and I love All diff races man!! We were soooo close to live in my car! And 34 yrs at my job!!
First-person account of personal hardship and housing insecurity contrasted with perceived immigrant benefits.
annerobertson3733
Aug 26, 2025
I live in Victoria, BC. In the past 5 to 7 years, the streets are packed, you can barely drive around in Victoria. No new roads or transportation of any kind, yet so many more …
I live in Victoria, BC. In the past 5 to 7 years, the streets are packed, you can barely drive around in Victoria. No new roads or transportation of any kind, yet so many more new people.
First-person account of living in Victoria combined with criticism of infrastructure inadequacy relative to immigration levels.
szylak
Aug 25, 2025
I never thought I would go back to China one day since I came here 23 years ago, 2 more years I will retire and go back to China, this country encourages lady people,and punish …
I never thought I would go back to China one day since I came here 23 years ago, 2 more years I will retire and go back to China, this country encourages lady people,and punish hardworking people.
Immigrant's lived experience expressing disillusionment with Canada's treatment of hardworking people, planning to return to China after retirement.
wangwang2003
Aug 25, 2025
As a Ukrainian I can draw some parallels between putin's policy toward my country and Donald's policy toward Canada. \nWe experienced gas & oil Russian war against Ukraine\nDonald began tariff's war against Canada\nPutin sees my …
As a Ukrainian I can draw some parallels between putin's policy toward my country and Donald's policy toward Canada. \nWe experienced gas & oil Russian war against Ukraine\nDonald began tariff's war against Canada\nPutin sees my country as his domain \nDonald says openly exactly the same about Canada
Draws on lived experience as a Ukrainian to compare geopolitical threats, using personal perspective to frame the argument.
@Lila-vk1ni
Mar 5, 2025
Never thought I’ll support this guy on anything and here I’m. This was brilliant.
Never thought I’ll support this guy on anything and here I’m. This was brilliant.
First-person account of unexpected agreement with a political figure, reflecting a personal shift in perspective.
Personal Narrative
0.82
@amjithmavilattuanandhan2460
Mar 4, 2025
I almost thought for a second maybe he’s just addressing the us as a whole and our political figures, but then he said “your government is doing this to you” and he couldn’t be more …
I almost thought for a second maybe he’s just addressing the us as a whole and our political figures, but then he said “your government is doing this to you” and he couldn’t be more right. I’m ashamed to be American. This is my ancestors country. I no longer want to be American.
First-person account of shame about American identity and government, expressing a shift in national belonging based on lived political experience.
@infinitybuilds715
Mar 5, 2025
I am so embarrassed being an American right now, Trump is the absolute worst.
I am so embarrassed being an American right now, Trump is the absolute worst.
First-person expression of personal embarrassment about national identity and political leadership.
@sunlightcat6974
Mar 4, 2025
As an American, I wish I was a Canadian at this time. I don't stand by the T admin... They are all insane. The Prime Minister's speech was so articulate, smart, and compassionate. He doesn't …
As an American, I wish I was a Canadian at this time. I don't stand by the T admin... They are all insane. The Prime Minister's speech was so articulate, smart, and compassionate. He doesn't sound harsh but strong and confident. And not anti-American but empathizing with American citizens. Not sure why these CNN folks used those words.
First-person account expressing preference for Canada, praising Trudeau's leadership while comparing to US administration.
@ForeverLuminous
Mar 4, 2025
Im from Vancouver. Our government has lots of work to do with fentanyl. Chinese gangs run our ports. Downtown Vancouver is a zombie land , getting larger everyday. Billions laundered through our backyard. It’s certainly …
Im from Vancouver. Our government has lots of work to do with fentanyl. Chinese gangs run our ports. Downtown Vancouver is a zombie land , getting larger everyday. Billions laundered through our backyard. It’s certainly a problem.
First-person account of local conditions in Vancouver combined with criticism of government response to crime and drug issues.
@ZombieHawk5
Mar 4, 2025
The same idiot that called me a flat earth belivever because I didnt want the quickly pushed out covid jabs? The same moron who froze bank accounts after the fact when it was legal to …
The same idiot that called me a flat earth belivever because I didnt want the quickly pushed out covid jabs? The same moron who froze bank accounts after the fact when it was legal to give to the trucker protests? (he should be jailed just for that) The same imbecile that did nothing last year while the Canada Post workers strike before Christmas nearly destryoed my little business (just now by March 3 I've caught up ).. This f-tard has affected my life negatively far more than Trump ever has. I don't even want to hear what this black-face wearing WEF globalist puppet has to say. F off True Dope!
Extended first-person account of negative experiences with Trudeau's policies, grounded in lived experiences and specific incidents.
@davidking6750
Mar 4, 2025
I'm from Michigan, Trump is a psychopath, I wish I was a Canadian citizen.
I'm from Michigan, Trump is a psychopath, I wish I was a Canadian citizen.
First-person account of being American expressing desire to become Canadian, reflecting lived experience and preference for Canadian identity.
@delori
Mar 4, 2025
I am Canadian. My heart breaks for Canada. The US always being our ally, now it will become our enemy only because of one man's unjustified and irrational move. God help us!!
I am Canadian. My heart breaks for Canada. The US always being our ally, now it will become our enemy only because of one man's unjustified and irrational move. God help us!!
First-person expression of emotional distress about Canada's future relationship with the US, grounded in personal identity as Canadian.
@pysia2409
Mar 4, 2025
We believe Canadian leaders like Mr. Trudeau. As Americans,we have been abused for years by Trump,who is his own kind of terrorist, using deceit,treachery and cruelty. Millions of us are resisting,protesting and praying to restore …
We believe Canadian leaders like Mr. Trudeau. As Americans,we have been abused for years by Trump,who is his own kind of terrorist, using deceit,treachery and cruelty. Millions of us are resisting,protesting and praying to restore a place among our allies in other countries and in the United States.
American commenter shares lived experience of Trump's leadership, frames it as moral failing, and indicates resistance/protest participation.
@kathleenscullion8348
Mar 4, 2025
We can't make it reasonable? Im disabled nurse on Medicare and I e already lost Medicaid and a lot of snap and have to pay more for meds... After 30 years as a nurse, I'd …
We can't make it reasonable? Im disabled nurse on Medicare and I e already lost Medicaid and a lot of snap and have to pay more for meds... After 30 years as a nurse, I'd rather be dead than live here under this evil devil... I wish I could move to Canada or the UK where there is sanity
First-person account of lived experience as a disabled nurse facing healthcare challenges, with comparison to Canada and UK as alternatives.
@JEBBY123IFY
Mar 4, 2025
Canada shouldve been stopping immigrants and deadly drugs a long time ago. Now you want to respond! We lost too many Americans due to thay deadly drug. Hudreds of thousands of americans, including my brother. …
Canada shouldve been stopping immigrants and deadly drugs a long time ago. Now you want to respond! We lost too many Americans due to thay deadly drug. Hudreds of thousands of americans, including my brother. So to hell wtih Canada and there tarrifs. We dont need there products. Americans, stand stong and weather the storm. Canada will bow down. USA WILL NEVER BOW DOWN!
Commenter shares personal loss (brother to drugs) to justify anti-immigration stance and calls for American resistance, grounding argument in lived tragedy.
@rjenkins35
Mar 4, 2025
Sorry Canada, i voted for kamala.
Sorry Canada, i voted for kamala.
First-person account of voting behavior and apology to Canada, expressing personal political stance.
@Konstantinos-t5r
Mar 4, 2025
When I was just starting my career, I was threatened to be fired and I cried. I said I would change and do what ever I could do to keep my job. The boss laughed …
When I was just starting my career, I was threatened to be fired and I cried. I said I would change and do what ever I could do to keep my job. The boss laughed and said oh now you fuckin care? \nTrudeau is suddenly crying for doing what he should have done so fuckin long ago. Retaliation sucks, should have been better earlier.
Shares a first-person workplace experience as an analogy to criticize Trudeau's delayed policy action on immigration.
@marshelgleason2419
Mar 4, 2025
I'm a naturalized Canadian and I apologize to Americans about the trade war. Your president started this and we will not just keep quiet. We will defend Canada and its people.
I'm a naturalized Canadian and I apologize to Americans about the trade war. Your president started this and we will not just keep quiet. We will defend Canada and its people.
First-person account of being a naturalized Canadian expressing national identity and commitment to defending Canada against trade war.
@li6859
Mar 4, 2025
Sad day for North America, breaks my heart. As a Canadian, this is not how I had hoped for all of our futures,.... Talk abouy 10 steps backwards....??
Sad day for North America, breaks my heart. As a Canadian, this is not how I had hoped for all of our futures,.... Talk abouy 10 steps backwards....??
Canadian expressing personal disappointment and concern about the future, combining lived identity with emotional moral concern.
@1gbayfisher
Mar 4, 2025
Please, Justin. Know that I wanted no part of this
Please, Justin. Know that I wanted no part of this
First-person statement expressing personal non-involvement or disagreement with an unspecified policy or action.
Personal Narrative
0.82
@key.1221
Mar 4, 2025
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Solidarity
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Fear / Threat
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Toronto Sun
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CTV News
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Unverified Claim
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