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Discourse Analysis
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
multi-label classification
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Question
1,353 comments
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
Expresses confusion and seeks clarification about current events.
Question
0.88
@WilliamGibble-l5l
Mar 4, 2025
???????????
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Question marks indicate confusion or request for clarification about the situation discussed.
Question
0.88
@glmchn
Mar 4, 2025
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
Poses an information-seeking question about potential Canadian migration to the US, with implicit comparative framing between the two countries.
@tonyarrow
Mar 5, 2025
“Donald” got called out?
“Donald” got called out?
Commenter asks a clarifying question about whether Trump was criticized in the speech.
Question
0.88
@jaquan-d6y
Mar 4, 2025
Я не совсем понял как индусы, добираются в Канаду через учебные визы поддельных университетов, если их могут давать только ОКРЕДИТОВАННЫЕ учебные заведения, или в Канаде окредитацию раздают на право, и на лево?
Я не совсем понял как индусы, добираются в Канаду через учебные визы поддельных университетов, если их могут давать только ОКРЕДИТОВАННЫЕ учебные заведения, или в Канаде окредитацию раздают на право, и на лево?
Seeks clarification about how Indian students obtain study visas through accredited institutions, questioning the legitimacy of the process.
Question
0.87
Тимур-р5ю6ю
Feb 5, 2026
So immigrants won't be able to use public services for free? Like healthcare? Unless they were born here? What about about naturalized immigrant that have been in Alberta their whole adult life and are now …
So immigrants won't be able to use public services for free? Like healthcare? Unless they were born here? What about about naturalized immigrant that have been in Alberta their whole adult life and are now retired seniors. Will they be denied free public services? In order to help the government balance its budget? To speed this along, will Alberta set up its own immigration and customs enforcement?
Series of clarifying questions about policy implementation regarding public services access for different immigrant categories.
@robdas1
Feb 20, 2026
Can you do Glendale, California next please 🙏
Can you do Glendale, California next please 🙏
The commenter requests that the video creator produce similar content about a different location, phrased as a polite question.
Sarah-ny8lw
Jan 28, 2026
Why are we doing this to our next door neighbors? How does anyone benefit from this? This is a very distressing turn of events and whoever is advising DT needs to be fired. I also …
Why are we doing this to our next door neighbors? How does anyone benefit from this? This is a very distressing turn of events and whoever is advising DT needs to be fired. I also wonder if all this theater and bluster coming from the WH is to distract us from other things? What is it that they don't want us to think about?
Multiple information-seeking questions about policy rationale and potential hidden motives, expressing moral concern.
@sagisli
Mar 4, 2025
Totally agree. Why are they refugees if their country isnt at war?
Totally agree. Why are they refugees if their country isnt at war?
Commenter questions the refugee classification criteria, seeking clarification on policy definitions while implicitly critiquing the system.
mastapeace593
Feb 25, 2026
Indian problem or Punjabi problem?
Indian problem or Punjabi problem?
Poses a clarifying question distinguishing between Indian and Punjabi identity categories.
Question
0.85
LeoRivers99
Feb 28, 2026
how do we fix this? Can we hold people accountable?
how do we fix this? Can we hold people accountable?
Seeks information and solutions while implicitly calling for accountability measures regarding immigration issues.
WillBurnhue
Feb 27, 2026
I was born and raised in Canada. Can I claim that I'm a refugee and live better than I am now?
I was born and raised in Canada. Can I claim that I'm a refugee and live better than I am now?
Seeks information about refugee eligibility while implicitly critiquing the system through a personal circumstance, framed as an information-seeking query.
andrewwolkowich
Feb 27, 2026
What is that 6000$ is for? Driving you down that little road to cross the border alone?
What is that 6000$ is for? Driving you down that little road to cross the border alone?
Commenter is asking for clarification about what a $6000 fee covers, seeking information about border crossing procedures.
Question
0.85
dinduhnuffin
Feb 26, 2026
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Poses a direct question seeking information or clarification about a public figure's alleged affiliations.
Question
0.85
davidbird8854
Feb 24, 2026
Possibly she could focus on Calgary's water supply crisis?
Possibly she could focus on Calgary's water supply crisis?
Seeks redirection of political focus toward a specific local issue (water supply) rather than immigration.
@grahamburrows7570
Feb 22, 2026
why does she sound AI...?
why does she sound AI...?
Asks a clarifying question about the video creator's voice quality, seeking information about the video itself.
@yuya.takiii
Feb 21, 2026
Doesn’t Tyler know it’s against the law to enter the US from a non designated point of entry even as an American citizen
Doesn’t Tyler know it’s against the law to enter the US from a non designated point of entry even as an American citizen
Commenter is asking whether a specific action (entering US at non-designated point) is legal, seeking clarification about policy/law.
upinalaska49
Jan 27, 2026
Is this India?
Is this India?
Asks a clarifying question about the video's subject matter, implicitly comparing Canada to India.
leetee007o
Jan 27, 2026
Who invade canada first : Europeans or african or Indian?
Who invade canada first : Europeans or african or Indian?
Poses a historical question comparing which groups invaded Canada first, implicitly questioning the legitimacy of different immigrant groups.
herbsweden
Feb 11, 2026
Do you ever plan to come to Russia?
Do you ever plan to come to Russia?
A direct question asking about the creator's travel plans to Russia, seeking information about future content.
yyyyyqw
Feb 8, 2026
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Top Channels by Discourse Type
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
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