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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
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1,353 comments
Do you support the Alberta government, just pose that question and see what happens
Do you support the Alberta government, just pose that question and see what happens
Poses a rhetorical question about government support, implying consequences for those who answer affirmatively.
@zoodlezd97
Feb 20, 2026
That means that We will be Americans anytime soon..?
That means that We will be Americans anytime soon..?
Asks a clarification question about potential American citizenship implications.
Question
0.75
@disr21
Mar 4, 2025
The indian guy literally said he and his wife came as a nurse... which is much needed in Canada... where the others you interviewed vetted when they came into the country? what was their 'hard …
The indian guy literally said he and his wife came as a nurse... which is much needed in Canada... where the others you interviewed vetted when they came into the country? what was their 'hard work' that got them qualified to come in
Seeks clarification about vetting criteria and qualifications for immigration while implicitly critiquing selection standards.
olene184
Sep 30, 2025
Dont pay taxes? How do you figure? Some points are true and others are just feelings and not facts!
Dont pay taxes? How do you figure? Some points are true and others are just feelings and not facts!
Challenges a factual claim about tax payment while questioning the distinction between facts and feelings in the video's arguments.
oceanvanthiel3624
Oct 3, 2025
I just want to know how much in their pocket?
I just want to know how much in their pocket?
Asks about corruption or bribery ('in their pocket'), seeking information while implying policy malfeasance.
hieutat7897
Oct 4, 2025
Bad brother, American ?
Bad brother, American ?
Unclear but appears to be a question seeking clarification about the commenter's nationality or context.
Question
0.75
@zarghonarahimi6018
Mar 4, 2025
Is MR still tied to W group?
Is MR still tied to W group?
Asks a clarification question using acronyms (MR, W group) likely related to video content or context.
jmc8076
Oct 21, 2025
What you going to do with your rogue president, USA?
What you going to do with your rogue president, USA?
Rhetorical question expressing concern about U.S. presidential conduct, framed as information-seeking with underlying anxiety about governance.
@BluesAlmighty
Mar 4, 2025
Make a video on Montreal its very French not Canadian
Make a video on Montreal its very French not Canadian
Requests video content about Montreal while making an implicit identity assertion about French versus Canadian identity.
EphemeralOwl
Nov 2, 2025
How could they speak such terrible English? I heard they have language proficiency test for english& french in Canada before immigration?
How could they speak such terrible English? I heard they have language proficiency test for english& french in Canada before immigration?
Seeks clarification about language proficiency requirements while implicitly questioning whether standards are being enforced.
ManasWankhade-x8b
Mar 2, 2026
How much have you increased inspecting foreign cargo to check for illegal substances?\nThere are still migrants flying into Canada and walking across the border being picked up by the bus load transporting them to sanctuary …
How much have you increased inspecting foreign cargo to check for illegal substances?\nThere are still migrants flying into Canada and walking across the border being picked up by the bus load transporting them to sanctuary cities like New York. What are you doing to prevent migrants use your country as a stopping point to walk into the US?\nYou need to do more. Look what Mexico has done.
Poses multiple questions about border security and migrant enforcement while implicitly criticizing Canada's immigration policies.
@Rmrod3928
Mar 4, 2025
What's to stop these people from coming back? I hope it's not "voluntary compliance"...
What's to stop these people from coming back? I hope it's not "voluntary compliance"...
Poses a question about enforcement mechanisms while expressing skepticism and underlying security concerns.
Winger222
Feb 18, 2026
where are the projects ? !!!!!!!
where are the projects ? !!!!!!!
Interrogative statement asking about housing/infrastructure projects, seeking information or expressing frustration about lack of visible solutions.
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0.75
onetwoonethree-k5i
Jan 19, 2026
Why do other Countries need to sort out the drug problem in the US....surely they can do it \nthemselves from within???? the next question is do they actually want to sort it out????? \nhave they …
Why do other Countries need to sort out the drug problem in the US....surely they can do it
\nthemselves from within???? the next question is do they actually want to sort it out?????
\nhave they made any efforts yet??? even to their own Pharmacies...seems it's a $$$ spinner!
Series of rhetorical questions challenging the premise that other countries should address US domestic drug problems.
@drew4HIM
Mar 4, 2025
Human tragedy???
Human tragedy???
Brief questioning statement seeking clarification or expressing skepticism about the 'human tragedy' framing.
Question
0.75
JAB63050
Nov 20, 2025
Bro, why the accent when you’re on the phone with human traffickers?
Bro, why the accent when you’re on the phone with human traffickers?
Appears to question the video creator's behavior, potentially implying false accusations about involvement with human trafficking.
Backcountry91
Jan 27, 2026
I wonder if the government is commiting fraud with them, like what happening in the states.
I wonder if the government is commiting fraud with them, like what happening in the states.
Speculative question about government fraud related to immigration, combining information-seeking with conspiratorial framing.
subjectofsaturnyervahsa7386
Jan 27, 2026
is it true that governments sponsor this kind of content to isolate discriminatory masses?
is it true that governments sponsor this kind of content to isolate discriminatory masses?
Asks whether governments sponsor content to manipulate public opinion, combining information-seeking with conspiratorial framing.
wrongwhale6787
Jan 29, 2026
I heard the government allowed 800,000 new immigrants into Canada in the first 6 months. Were they all the same demographic?
I heard the government allowed 800,000 new immigrants into Canada in the first 6 months. Were they all the same demographic?
Asks about immigration statistics (likely false) while seeking clarification on demographic composition.
EviMlcak-s7z
Jan 31, 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
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