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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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Why is an American worried about Canadian business???
Why is an American worried about Canadian business???
Questioning comment that implies national boundary concerns, asking why an American is commenting on Canadian affairs.
mekhisharp7843 Jan 28, 2026
10:25 free money... in 2026... chat is this shi real?
10:25 free money... in 2026... chat is this shi real?
Skeptical question about a claim in the video, expressed with casual humor and doubt about credibility.
Huhuge Jan 28, 2026
Do you think the natives are the white people in canada??
Do you think the natives are the white people in canada??
Poses a clarifying question about the definition of 'natives' in Canada, challenging identity categorization.
anass777-17 Jan 27, 2026
Why are the past presidents Bush,Obama,and Joe not speaking against Trump??
Why are the past presidents Bush,Obama,and Joe not speaking against Trump??
Information-seeking question about why past presidents haven't publicly opposed Trump.
Question 0.80
@freddiebooker146 Mar 4, 2025
why the fuck a tuktuk on the highway
why the fuck a tuktuk on the highway
Rhetorical question expressing confusion or criticism about an observed detail in the video, with implied sarcasm.
maxlamenace244 Jan 27, 2026
I wonder how much fentanyl goes into Canada from the US?
I wonder how much fentanyl goes into Canada from the US?
Asks an information-seeking question about drug trafficking while implying security/health threat concerns.
@sharonmadaus4198 Mar 4, 2025
why is trudeau choosing to do better after he resigned? :/
why is trudeau choosing to do better after he resigned? :/
Seeks clarification about a political figure's actions with skeptical tone, framed as an information-seeking query.
@gamingzsupraz6553 Mar 4, 2025
Why did it stop when it got interesting ? You should have called the cops and filmed
Why did it stop when it got interesting ? You should have called the cops and filmed
Asks why video editing stopped at a certain point and suggests an alternative action (calling police), combining information-seeking with a directive.
samworld63 Jan 27, 2026
Can I please cone to Canada as an American refugee. I swear I wont ask a thing from anyone all I want is to escape this madness in America
Can I please cone to Canada as an American refugee. I swear I wont ask a thing from anyone all I want is to escape this madness in America
Requests information about immigration to Canada while expressing personal motivation to escape the US.
@jpd4627 Mar 4, 2025
Who is trump working for!!!!
Who is trump working for!!!!
Seeks information about Trump's allegiances and motivations, posed as a rhetorical question expressing suspicion.
Question 0.80
@seanogradyfineart Mar 4, 2025
Who is advising the President this is crazy we need our allies
Who is advising the President this is crazy we need our allies
Questions Trump's advisors while expressing concern about damaged international alliances.
@ElizabethRodriguez-nx1mw Mar 4, 2025
What would be good is to also explain factually to what Trump says the negative trade amount is to what it actually is. Need the facts shown.
What would be good is to also explain factually to what Trump says the negative trade amount is to what it actually is. Need the facts shown.
Requests factual information and analysis about trade statistics, implying government claims need verification.
@ronhughes5103 Mar 4, 2025
What does any of this do but isolate America from its strongest allies?
What does any of this do but isolate America from its strongest allies?
Rhetorical question challenging the consequences of a policy decision, seeking clarification on impact.
@monoman5409 Mar 4, 2025
Finland is full of indians too. Im not racist but im very curious; why?
Finland is full of indians too. Im not racist but im very curious; why?
Poses an information-seeking question about immigration patterns while using comparative framing (Finland vs. Canada).
alex88723 Jan 27, 2026
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
Terrible interview, he didn't actually answer the question: do we now need to be fingerprinted and photographed?
Terrible interview, he didn't actually answer the question: do we now need to be fingerprinted and photographed?
Critiques the interview quality while seeking clarification on a specific procedural question about border requirements.
keesorealestate Dec 10, 2025
why are tax payers paying for deportations lol
why are tax payers paying for deportations lol
Rhetorical question challenging public funding of deportations with economic concern.
jkatvcr Dec 25, 2025
But i dont get why you did such a dirty job on the smuggler...
But i dont get why you did such a dirty job on the smuggler...
Seeks clarification about the video's editorial choices or portrayal of a specific person/subject.
bobbah676 Jan 27, 2026
What are about the native americans
What are about the native americans
Raises a comparative question about Native Americans in relation to immigration policy, seeking clarification or highlighting perceived inconsistency.
SARYUGOPAUL-e9w Jan 28, 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
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Identity Assertion
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Tyler Oliveira 1,991
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Yoke Immigration Canada 89
Solidarity
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Tyler Oliveira 400
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JamCan 36
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Policy Critique
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Tyler Oliveira 551
Toronto Sun 340
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Humor / Satire
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Tyler Oliveira 1,667
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CTV News 68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira 1,549
CNN 1,332
RocaNews 321
JamCan 204
Toronto Sun 118
Meta-Commentary
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CNN 1,478
RocaNews 168
CTV News 81
JamCan 77
Unverified Claim
CNN 1,480
Tyler Oliveira 820
RocaNews 203
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JamCan 152
Moral Argument
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