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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
Model
Claude Haiku
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Identity Assertion
5,512 comments
They seem hard working and nice usually. They aren’t shitting in the streets n stuff. The only problem is their skin color (not for me though)
They seem hard working and nice usually. They aren’t shitting in the streets n stuff. The only problem is their skin color (not for me though)
Commenter acknowledges positive immigrant qualities but frames race as 'the only problem,' revealing underlying identity-based concerns.
687-m9d
Jan 27, 2026
as an Indian, we are sorry for invading your country
as an Indian, we are sorry for invading your country
Self-identifies as Indian while making an ironic/sarcastic claim about 'invading,' mixing identity assertion with satire.
UnitedColumbanTerritories
Jan 27, 2026
Anything but improving their own cesspool of a country.
Anything but improving their own cesspool of a country.
Dismisses immigrants' home countries as inferior ('cesspool') while implying they should stay there, establishing a hierarchy of national worth and belonging.
Skidmark0606
Jan 27, 2026
Make it easier for them to travel to the US. Get them outta here
Make it easier for them to travel to the US. Get them outta here
Uses exclusionary us-vs-them framing ('get them outta here') to assert Canadian identity against immigrants, with an implicit call to action.
MountainView_Garage
Jan 27, 2026
These are the people who are expected to "defend Canada" because they have such an ancestral love of it and not because they're economic migrants looking for the most money at the lowest personal cost.
These are the people who are expected to "defend Canada" because they have such an ancestral love of it and not because they're economic migrants looking for the most money at the lowest personal cost.
Questions immigrants' commitment to Canada and frames them as economic migrants rather than genuine citizens, asserting identity-based distinctions.
Schlabbeflicker
Jan 23, 2026
This is also why we have so many Indian MPs in the HOC, once these people take over an area, they only elect their own.
This is also why we have so many Indian MPs in the HOC, once these people take over an area, they only elect their own.
Makes an us-vs-them claim about ethnic groups taking over political representation and only electing their own.
CruxCanada
Jan 27, 2026
When I visited Vancouver British Columbia I noticed a lot of Indian people and it was interesting. I saw more Indian and Asians than Canadians haha
When I visited Vancouver British Columbia I noticed a lot of Indian people and it was interesting. I saw more Indian and Asians than Canadians haha
Observes and comments on ethnic/racial composition of Vancouver, framing immigrants as outnumbering 'Canadians' in an us-vs-them manner.
seynawynn4974
Jan 27, 2026
Khalistani land Canada
Khalistani land Canada
Makes territorial/identity claim ('Khalistani land Canada') asserting specific ethnic or national identity over Canadian territory.
Identity Assertion
0.80
Tatay-05
Jan 27, 2026
Punjabi people are very protective of everyone they around.
Punjabi people are very protective of everyone they around.
Makes a generalization about Punjabi people's cultural characteristics, asserting ethnic identity traits.
Identity Assertion
0.80
akhilnarain1635
Jan 27, 2026
Muslims are better than Indians more welcoming and don't have a Zionists mentality.
Muslims are better than Indians more welcoming and don't have a Zionists mentality.
Makes comparative ethnic/religious claims about group characteristics and mentalities.
Identity Assertion
0.80
joesal1960
Jan 27, 2026
as a Canadian living in Ontario, this has been sickening me since it started. Now we're just another country that's been taken over and I guess the true north strong and free have submitted to …
as a Canadian living in Ontario, this has been sickening me since it started. Now we're just another country that's been taken over and I guess the true north strong and free have submitted to the jeets. I pray we will take back our country.
Comment asserts Canadian national identity as threatened by immigration, uses derogatory slur, and calls for reclaiming the country through political action.
imsamhydestopguy
Jan 27, 2026
Indians have been a part of Canada since forever. The real question is why you guys care so much.
Indians have been a part of Canada since forever. The real question is why you guys care so much.
Asserts historical belonging of Indians in Canada and frames concern about immigration as excessive, using us-vs-them framing.
wowoking2
Jan 27, 2026
Fellow Canadians, Thank a liberal voter! They tell you this isn't happening and you're racist.
Fellow Canadians, Thank a liberal voter! They tell you this isn't happening and you're racist.
Uses in-group/out-group framing ('Fellow Canadians') and accuses political opponents of denying reality and dismissing concerns as racism.
InfiniteInterestt
Jan 27, 2026
The guy who said he'd pick motherland Punjab. Then why are you in Canada?!? These people are infuriating.
The guy who said he'd pick motherland Punjab. Then why are you in Canada?!? These people are infuriating.
Expresses frustration with immigrants' perceived disloyalty or hypocrisy regarding their homeland preference versus residence choice.
LadyNadia1950
Jan 27, 2026
Nothing wrong with the Sikhs they are awesome 👌 here in the UK they integrate into our culture and way of life. It's the Islamists you should be worried about.
Nothing wrong with the Sikhs they are awesome 👌 here in the UK they integrate into our culture and way of life. It's the Islamists you should be worried about.
Compares immigrant groups favorably and unfavorably based on religious/ethnic identity, distinguishing 'good' from 'bad' groups.
God_Is_Good1987
Jan 27, 2026
i dont understand why people are so comfortable with raising other flags on another countries soil unless its an embassy, otherwise its just disrespectful as shi
i dont understand why people are so comfortable with raising other flags on another countries soil unless its an embassy, otherwise its just disrespectful as shi
Frames flag-flying as disrespectful to national sovereignty, combining identity concerns with ethical objections.
AsiaJama-qv3wg
Jan 27, 2026
Canada has become indias doormat
Canada has become indias doormat
Frames Canada as subordinate to India through a dehumanizing metaphor, asserting national identity and demographic anxiety.
cam2159
Jan 27, 2026
look this damn white man thinks he own Canada.
look this damn white man thinks he own Canada.
Uses racial/ethnic framing ('white man') to assert ownership and belonging claims, with implicit us-vs-them boundary-setting.
MGN-d7u
Jan 27, 2026
It’s happening here in California too. I’m all for diversity but when a demographic settles in an area and takes over it’s not fair to everyone else. Prime examples are Fremont and Pleasanton both my …
It’s happening here in California too. I’m all for diversity but when a demographic settles in an area and takes over it’s not fair to everyone else. Prime examples are Fremont and Pleasanton both my home towns. I moved away intentionally because everyone I knew growing up is gone.
Expresses concern about demographic 'takeover' and displacement of original residents, framing diversity as unfair and using personal relocation as evidence of demographic anxiety.
retrosaurusrx9251
Jan 27, 2026
First nations here: First time???
First nations here: First time???
First Nations person sarcastically asserting their historical experience with marginalization in Canada, implying immigrants are now experiencing what Indigenous peoples have long endured.
DjPolarMusic
Jan 27, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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1,991
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467
JamCan
274
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89
Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
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Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
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1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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