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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
Coverage
9.1%
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Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
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This is what they voted for. SMH
This is what they voted for. SMH
Brief commentary on voter responsibility and consequences, somewhat ambiguous but appears to reference political choices.
@anitamitchell6 Mar 4, 2025
These are fighting words
These are fighting words
Vague comment about the video's tone or content rather than substantive engagement with immigration.
@anthonyjonas6236 Mar 4, 2025
SPARTA??? Hmmm
SPARTA??? Hmmm
Cryptic reaction to video content ('SPARTA???') that appears to reference something in the video without substantive argument.
@Kathleen253 Mar 5, 2025
This is pitiful..... it's ? time.
This is pitiful..... it's ? time.
Vague dismissive comment about the video content itself, though the censored word makes full interpretation difficult.
@cherylladd3282 Mar 4, 2025
Afinal és Lusitano
Afinal és Lusitano
Non-English phrase appears to be off-topic or spam-like commentary unrelated to the immigration discussion.
vanderpi9518 Jan 27, 2026
The Trudeau Post National State
The Trudeau Post National State
Brief phrase referencing Trudeau's post-national state concept, appearing to critique the video subject or broader political framing without elaboration.
@larsz-p9k Feb 20, 2026
Zwe need a super train between calgary and edmonton to cut traffic off the qe2
Zwe need a super train between calgary and edmonton to cut traffic off the qe2
An off-topic comment about infrastructure unrelated to the immigration referendum discussion, appearing tangential to the video content.
@joyceracine6197 Feb 20, 2026
Habla sobre ice
Habla sobre ice
Brief Spanish phrase about ICE that appears to reference the video topic rather than substantive engagement.
donsinrostro1313 Feb 19, 2026
She's lying...
She's lying...
Brief accusation directed at the video creator or content, commenting on the video's credibility rather than immigration itself.
JohnMeeks-y6t Jul 5, 2025
Wolf how the hell are still feeding the world your filthy lies how do you sleep at night wonder what the good lord above thinks of all your fake filthy lies that truly affect people …
Wolf how the hell are still feeding the world your filthy lies how do you sleep at night wonder what the good lord above thinks of all your fake filthy lies that truly affect people that aren’t smart enough to know you are fake news.
Attacks the video creator/channel as spreading 'fake news' and lies, primarily critiquing the media source rather than substantive policy.
@jasonerickson1033 Mar 4, 2025
LETS GO KRASNOV
LETS GO KRASNOV
Appears to be a reference or shout-out unrelated to substantive immigration discourse.
@mcgibs Mar 4, 2025
JESUS CHRIST
JESUS CHRIST
Exclamatory reaction to video content, expressing shock or disbelief without substantive argument.
rachan_hd8427 Jan 27, 2026
Listen up you do not disrespect the oval office or our president. You are an idiot if you are trying to get. President Trump. Bad side. Nooooooo that’s wrong. You will pay…zzzz
Listen up you do not disrespect the oval office or our president. You are an idiot if you are trying to get. President Trump. Bad side. Nooooooo that’s wrong. You will pay…zzzz
Incoherent comment appears to be reacting to video content or other commenters rather than engaging with immigration policy substantively.
@kimshuster7084 Mar 4, 2025
😂 at the end of the
😂 at the end of the
Incomplete comment expressing laughter at video content, functioning as meta-commentary on the video itself.
@Dvo3000 Feb 19, 2026
This caused rocket monkeys
This caused rocket monkeys
The cryptic phrase 'rocket monkeys' appears to be nonsensical or inside-joke commentary unrelated to substantive immigration discourse.
TristhaAlej Feb 18, 2026
Who is that guy?\nNot an ummm or ahhhhh filler like we’re used to… ?I think he’s telling the truth right now.??❤\nI knew the next pandemic would not be a health scare but a collapse of …
Who is that guy?\nNot an ummm or ahhhhh filler like we’re used to… ?I think he’s telling the truth right now.??❤\nI knew the next pandemic would not be a health scare but a collapse of society.
Primarily comments on the speaker's delivery style and credibility, with a vague prediction about societal collapse.
@sCORPoration11 Mar 4, 2025
The real reason is Trump is at war against liberal democracy, where ever he find it. Every thing à little bit leftish is a enemy. And yes, like Putin, every thing that could make some …
The real reason is Trump is at war against liberal democracy, where ever he find it. Every thing à little bit leftish is a enemy. And yes, like Putin, every thing that could make some critic of is government is a enemy.
Cryptic fragmented comment with unclear intent, appears to question the video's framing or content relevance.
@christt6809 Mar 4, 2025
the entire western world! im going to train an ai to create things of use....to geo block things
the entire western world! im going to train an ai to create things of use....to geo block things
Cryptic comment about training AI and geo-blocking, appears to reference broader Western issues rather than directly addressing immigration.
Disent0101 Feb 27, 2026
You don't have the cards
You don't have the cards
Cryptic comment appears to critique the speaker's position or argument strength, likely referencing the video content or debate context.
@Worshipwonders3 Mar 4, 2025
THIS is a leader
THIS is a leader
Brief comment about the video content or subject matter without substantive engagement with immigration or policy issues.
@elliotwilmo1286 Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
CNN 2,313
Tyler Oliveira 1,991
RocaNews 467
JamCan 274
Yoke Immigration Canada 89
Solidarity
CNN 4,297
Tyler Oliveira 400
RocaNews 75
JamCan 36
CTV Your Morning 32
Policy Critique
CNN 3,445
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
CNN 1,733
Tyler Oliveira 704
RocaNews 205
JamCan 73
CTV Your Morning 23
Classified by Claude Haiku (Anthropic) | 14-category DH taxonomy | Search | Discourse Quality (Perspective API)