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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
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Avg Confidence
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Canadians love Americans, there is family on both sides. Why is Trump being COUNTER PRODUCTIVE ?\nthis is negotiating ? what is the deal ? SPELL IT OUT \ndon't try and fool yourself or anyone with …
Canadians love Americans, there is family on both sides. Why is Trump being COUNTER PRODUCTIVE ?\nthis is negotiating ? what is the deal ? SPELL IT OUT \ndon't try and fool yourself or anyone with verbal crap > show me the numbers on paper, give references from reputable sources in USA. We like and need clarity. Details. Transparency.\npeople on both sides of the equation are intelligent and need the REAL DEAL > not bull.\nIt smells like Trump has not spelled it out. Is it a flip or a flop day ?
Seeks clarity and transparency on negotiation details while comparing Canada-US relations and questioning Trump's negotiating approach.
@PietroBuonvino
Mar 4, 2025
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Poses a rhetorical question about Canada-USA relations and debt obligations, comparing the countries' relationship.
@BrianKirven
Mar 4, 2025
Did everyone forget about him and the truck drivers???
Did everyone forget about him and the truck drivers???
Seeks clarification or acknowledgment about a past event (truck drivers), implying criticism of selective memory or coverage.
@enw45
Mar 4, 2025
Where's all the kkk nazis proud boys all the other racist groups?
Where's all the kkk nazis proud boys all the other racist groups?
Poses a rhetorical question implying that racist groups should be present or visible, functioning as both inquiry and moral critique.
lawrenceeustache9422
Aug 26, 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
When is this clown leaving ….. I thought he was not part of the government anymore
When is this clown leaving ….. I thought he was not part of the government anymore
Commenter questions why a political figure is appearing in the video and expresses confusion about their current role, seeking clarification.
@sorayialomonosova5811
Mar 5, 2025
Canada don’t have alliances any more ????
Canada don’t have alliances any more ????
Posed as a question expressing concern about Canada's diplomatic relationships and international standing.
@good_man4083
Mar 5, 2025
yea the food banks are open to everyone ey then why arent any of the homeless or needy going to the temples to get what they need ?
yea the food banks are open to everyone ey then why arent any of the homeless or needy going to the temples to get what they need ?
The comment poses a rhetorical question implying that temples serve only their own community, combining information-seeking with identity-based framing.
rdldesign
Sep 29, 2025
I thought that trudeau guy retired ffs
I thought that trudeau guy retired ffs
Expresses confusion or surprise about Trudeau's continued political involvement, framed as an information-seeking question with implicit commentary.
@bboyorc
Mar 5, 2025
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
Seeks information about immigration numbers and skills matching, questioning whether intake aligns with labor market needs.
ineuifity
Feb 1, 2026
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Seeks clarification about timeline and implementation details of border policy.
@carolynfortin9812
Mar 4, 2025
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
Poses a hypothetical question to Trump about whether citizens prefer international isolation or alignment with Russia, seeking to highlight a dilemma.
@brendaglassco1862
Mar 4, 2025
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay …
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay out of there?
Poses rhetorical questions challenging the necessity of US travel given new border requirements and inconvenience.
Mr.Empathy82
Dec 9, 2025
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Poses a question about whether Trump is starting World War 3, combining information-seeking with underlying anxiety.
@meisu3287
Mar 4, 2025
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing …
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing and benefits?
Raises questions about visa expiration and asylum claims while expressing concern about taxpayer costs for housing and benefits.
doinitforfun888
Feb 27, 2026
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
Expresses confusion and seeks understanding about policy rationale, framed as information-seeking.
@amyd2560
Mar 4, 2025
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
Seeks information about trade responses from different countries, comparing their positions.
@Jeff-Mr
Mar 4, 2025
9:06 he came as a student he is done with studying
9:06 he came as a student he is done with studying
Seeks clarification about a specific claim made in the video regarding a student's status.
Strengthandpower00
Sep 19, 2025
And this guy has resigned???
And this guy has resigned???
Rhetorical question expressing surprise or criticism about a political figure's resignation decision.
@stevemerrill7430
Mar 4, 2025
What about all the tarriffs we are already paying TO Canada???
What about all the tarriffs we are already paying TO Canada???
Poses a question about existing Canadian tariffs while implicitly raising economic concerns about trade.
@karengoad6427
Mar 4, 2025
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