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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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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
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Claude Haiku
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So they only employed their own kind?
So they only employed their own kind?
Asks whether hiring practices favored co-ethnics, implying potential discrimination or nepotism in employment.
eonwe5891
Jan 27, 2026
Omg. This guy has balls of steel. So he just ran away? Is there more to story?
Omg. This guy has balls of steel. So he just ran away? Is there more to story?
Asks clarifying questions about a person featured in the video ('Is there more to story?'), seeking additional information about video content.
jay1970
Jan 27, 2026
When Canada would turn to india, were would they go
When Canada would turn to india, were would they go
Poses a hypothetical question comparing Canada's future to India, implying concern about demographic change through comparative framing.
boomerchannelbob3266
Jan 28, 2026
You do know that the Tarrifs are a distraction from this, right?
You do know that the Tarrifs are a distraction from this, right?
Seeks confirmation or discussion about whether tariffs are a distraction, functioning as an information-seeking query about political strategy.
@JacobParkYusuk
Mar 4, 2025
I'm not sure, if the bike guy is racist towards indian or nice 😂
I'm not sure, if the bike guy is racist towards indian or nice 😂
Expresses uncertainty about a person's character while using humor/emoji to soften the inquiry.
lilbro-x2l
Jan 29, 2026
Trump was saying he was going to get his retribution. WTF did Canada and Mexico do to you?
Trump was saying he was going to get his retribution. WTF did Canada and Mexico do to you?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging Trump's justification for trade actions against Canada and Mexico, seeking accountability.
@jjmarz1001
Mar 4, 2025
Why sneak into the US when you can just get a F1 Visa here? That’s how universities make their money here.
Why sneak into the US when you can just get a F1 Visa here? That’s how universities make their money here.
Poses a rhetorical question about visa alternatives while implying economic motivation for universities.
Protocoding
Jan 27, 2026
is this indian guy serious if one person is working then the whole fammily can live off that man i dont believe it
is this indian guy serious if one person is working then the whole fammily can live off that man i dont believe it
Expresses skepticism about a claim made in the video through rhetorical questioning, doubting the economic feasibility described.
nicolasgarney
Oct 15, 2025
I’m wondering…since all that trump had implemented do not make sense to anyone, just WHAT is trump’s purpose in souring great ties with allies economically n militarily?? To align USA towards Russian goals??
I’m wondering…since all that trump had implemented do not make sense to anyone, just WHAT is trump’s purpose in souring great ties with allies economically n militarily?? To align USA towards Russian goals??
Commenter poses rhetorical questions expressing confusion and alarm about Trump's foreign policy, implying dangerous alignment with Russian interests.
@raykangcs
Mar 4, 2025
how long, I wonder, can American voters avoid the reality and consequences of what they've done in putting Trump back into power?
how long, I wonder, can American voters avoid the reality and consequences of what they've done in putting Trump back into power?
Poses a rhetorical question about American voters' accountability for Trump's election, implying moral judgment.
@mcmanpa
Mar 4, 2025
Why take so many from one culture
Why take so many from one culture
Asks why immigration is concentrated from one cultural group, framed as an information-seeking question with implicit identity concern.
matildamaher111
Feb 6, 2026
Did I read somewhere that 80% of the fertilizer America uses for farmers comes from Canada?\n\nI note that Canada stated they will give a targetted response at Trump friendly states Florida for ranges etc. Looks …
Did I read somewhere that 80% of the fertilizer America uses for farmers comes from Canada?\n\nI note that Canada stated they will give a targetted response at Trump friendly states Florida for ranges etc. Looks like America wants to go it alone.
Commenter seeks information about fertilizer trade statistics and observes Canada's retaliatory strategy, framing it as comparative economic leverage.
@charles76666
Mar 4, 2025
isnt khalistan an ethno-religious state similar to Israel? i thought we were against that in the big 26
isnt khalistan an ethno-religious state similar to Israel? i thought we were against that in the big 26
Commenter asks a clarifying question about Khalistan's nature and draws a comparison to Israel, seeking information and understanding.
sebastianzapata6966
Jan 28, 2026
If tariffs are bad for the consumer of the country that implements them, why would Canada respond with tariffs?
If tariffs are bad for the consumer of the country that implements them, why would Canada respond with tariffs?
Poses a logical question about tariff policy, implicitly critiquing the government's response strategy.
@gbaker1a775
Mar 4, 2025
Could you imagine all out war with Canada?
Could you imagine all out war with Canada?
Rhetorical question expressing alarm about the possibility of military conflict between Canada and America.
@GioBaby
Mar 4, 2025
Jesus didn't this dude resign in shame?
Jesus didn't this dude resign in shame?
Commenter is asking a clarifying question about whether a political figure resigned, with a dismissive tone suggesting skepticism.
@jemasptaetn4727
Mar 4, 2025
Will Trump tell Trudeau “don’t tell us how to feel” regarding the inflation we will feel as he stated.
Will Trump tell Trudeau “don’t tell us how to feel” regarding the inflation we will feel as he stated.
Poses a rhetorical question about Trump's statements on inflation and Trudeau's response, seeking clarification or making a critical point.
@Noeau
Mar 4, 2025
As an America \nDid he just threatened us ? ?
As an America \nDid he just threatened us ? ?
Asks whether a statement constitutes a threat to the US, expressing concern about hostile intent.
@Montesphoenix602
Mar 4, 2025
Id like to see how much fentynol has been seized coming into Canada from the USA! Why don't we have those numbers?
Id like to see how much fentynol has been seized coming into Canada from the USA! Why don't we have those numbers?
Requests data on fentanyl seizures while implying the government is hiding information, combining information-seeking with an unsubstantiated claim.
@leannestrickland3638
Mar 4, 2025
Conclusion : Canada started chasing the fentanyl seriously from January ??? So trump was right to play hard ?
Conclusion : Canada started chasing the fentanyl seriously from January ??? So trump was right to play hard ?
Poses a question about Canada's fentanyl policy timing while implying a factual claim that validates Trump's hardline stance.
@netaneldarmon
Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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Solidarity
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551
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2,078
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Fear / Threat
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CNN
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204
Toronto Sun
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Unverified Claim
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704
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205
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73
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