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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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1,353 comments
Why won’t Canada just remove the tariffs they’ve had on American imports. That’s always the point that is never brought up - why can Canada tariff American imports and America cannot?
Why won’t Canada just remove the tariffs they’ve had on American imports. That’s always the point that is never brought up - why can Canada tariff American imports and America cannot?
Poses a rhetorical question about Canadian tariffs while implicitly critiquing the asymmetry in trade policy discussion.
@Spinach_D
Mar 4, 2025
Are these people coming in from India deported immediately when caught? Or do they just say they want asylum?
Are these people coming in from India deported immediately when caught? Or do they just say they want asylum?
Seeks information about deportation procedures and asylum processes for undocumented immigrants.
WorkersUnited111
Jan 27, 2026
Countermeasure??
Countermeasure??
Single-word query seeking clarification or information about 'countermeasure.'
Question
0.85
@chaukelattovulture106
Mar 4, 2025
? the stock market
? the stock market
Unclear question mark followed by 'the stock market' seeking clarification or information.
Question
0.85
@lonniephetsomphou
Mar 4, 2025
I think the gold mines are in canada
I think the gold mines are in canada
Brief factual question about gold mine locations in Canada, seeking information clarification.
Question
0.85
@pancake2662
Mar 4, 2025
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
Question now is how do we correct this. Judicial , Education, Health, social and cultural balance all got to be corrected. How can any political party in a 4 year or 5 year term correct …
Question now is how do we correct this. Judicial , Education, Health, social and cultural balance all got to be corrected. How can any political party in a 4 year or 5 year term correct it?
Primarily seeks information about how to address systemic problems, framed as a genuine inquiry about political feasibility rather than a rhetorical complaint.
varkeyabraham-gz9uk
Aug 26, 2025
Why havent you said THANK YOU?
Why havent you said THANK YOU?
Direct question seeking acknowledgment or gratitude, though context-dependent.
Question
0.85
@martnorton5201
Mar 4, 2025
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Doesn't more fentanyl go into Canada from the US than the other way around?
Direct information-seeking question about drug trafficking patterns between US and Canada.
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0.85
@stanfordturner
Mar 4, 2025
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
I thought 10 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada but not. 25% on Mexico, Canada and China all ?
Commenter is seeking clarification about tariff percentages, expressing confusion about conflicting information.
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0.85
@alanmendoza3872
Mar 4, 2025
is it really an 'invasion'
is it really an 'invasion'
Questioning the framing of immigration as an 'invasion,' challenging the rhetoric used in discourse.
Direx232
Jan 27, 2026
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
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
How can anyone destabilize a whole continent?
This is a direct question seeking clarification or information about how continental destabilization occurs.
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0.85
@Bigchoc36
Mar 4, 2025
And how do you propose they force them to go , seriously though
And how do you propose they force them to go , seriously though
Commenter is asking a clarifying question about how deportation would be enforced, seeking practical information.
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0.85
ghettocowboy993
Jul 10, 2025
Why didn’t the USA just ASK Canada to remove their tariffs instead of just putting the reciprocal tariffs in place? Or Canada could just remove their 10% tariffs when the USA implemented theirs on condition …
Why didn’t the USA just ASK Canada to remove their tariffs instead of just putting the reciprocal tariffs in place? Or Canada could just remove their 10% tariffs when the USA implemented theirs on condition the we remove ours immediately?
Commenter asks why the USA didn't pursue negotiation before implementing tariffs, seeking clarification on policy decisions while implicitly critiquing the approach taken.
@Drmikaeru
Mar 4, 2025
How much of your money goes to Ukraine and not Canadians?
How much of your money goes to Ukraine and not Canadians?
Poses an information-seeking question about budget allocation priorities between international aid and domestic spending.
@morpmorpt4746
Mar 4, 2025
Is it india or Canada ? Does Canada need a mister Trump ?.
Is it india or Canada ?
Does Canada need a mister Trump ?.
Asks clarifying questions about Canada's identity and leadership, with implicit comparison to Trump/US politics.
SH-bw5fx
Aug 25, 2025
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
Don't see anything problematic here! What's your point?
Don't see anything problematic here! What's your point?
Seeks clarification by questioning the video's premise, asking what problematic issue is being raised.
Question
0.85
DesaiRobin6
Jan 1, 2026
I have an exam today Will this video be sufficient ??
I have an exam today
Will this video be sufficient ??
Seeks information about whether the video is suitable study material for an exam, off-topic from immigration discussion.
manjimultani2052
Dec 26, 2025
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