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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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I stayed in an airb&b recently where two of the residents were fresh from India and somehow in the military in Trenton and Quebec. Make it make sense
I stayed in an airb&b recently where two of the residents were fresh from India and somehow in the military in Trenton and Quebec. Make it make sense
Expresses skepticism about Indian immigrants in Canadian military via rhetorical question, implying implausibility or fraud.
g1itchwitch
Mar 3, 2026
So ..... they came on visa and that doesnt mean they decide weather to stay.
So ..... they came on visa and that doesnt mean they decide weather to stay.
Seeks clarification about visa holders' rights to remain in Canada, framed as a questioning challenge to policy logic.
DaniEz-h4c
Nov 22, 2025
What security screening? Pls wow
What security screening? Pls wow
Skeptical question about security screening procedures, seeking clarification while implying inadequacy of current measures.
LoriMcDavid
Nov 24, 2025
How about this.... dont cross the border... problem solved.
How about this.... dont cross the border... problem solved.
Offers a rhetorical question/suggestion framed as a simple practical solution to the border crossing issue.
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0.75
jewels964
Dec 8, 2025
What is North America doing to itself?
What is North America doing to itself?
Rhetorical question expressing concern about North American self-harm through immigration policy.
SpikyM-m9n
Dec 2, 2025
Lately, I’ve felt this gap between what I study and what the market actually throws at me||. I’d love to learn from someone who doesn’t sugarcoat anything and can explain how they think when things …
Lately, I’ve felt this gap between what I study and what the market actually throws at me||. I’d love to learn from someone who doesn’t sugarcoat anything and can explain how they think when things get volatile for real...
Seeks advice and mentorship on navigating career challenges, framed as an information-seeking request.
AaronCox-q5p
Dec 19, 2025
give the border officers all that they demand ???
give the border officers all that they demand ???
Seeks clarification about border officer demands through a questioning format, though the tone suggests skepticism.
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0.75
karinavandamme804
Dec 11, 2025
Bad brother, American ?
Bad brother, American ?
Unclear but appears to be a question seeking clarification about the commenter's nationality or context.
Question
0.75
@zarghonarahimi6018
Mar 4, 2025
What's to stop these people from coming back? I hope it's not "voluntary compliance"...
What's to stop these people from coming back? I hope it's not "voluntary compliance"...
Poses a question about enforcement mechanisms while expressing skepticism and underlying security concerns.
Winger222
Feb 18, 2026
Why is that god white, if the general population of india is brown?
Why is that god white, if the general population of india is brown?
Questions the representation choices in the video regarding a deity's appearance relative to population demographics.
Foreverlife55
Jan 27, 2026
What you going to do with your rogue president, USA?
What you going to do with your rogue president, USA?
Rhetorical question expressing concern about U.S. presidential conduct, framed as information-seeking with underlying anxiety about governance.
@BluesAlmighty
Mar 4, 2025
how do you get scammed by a person of below average IQ with limited resources?
how do you get scammed by a person of below average IQ with limited resources?
Rhetorical question expressing skepticism about a claim, with sarcastic undertones questioning the logical coherence of an argument.
victoriketalu7424
Feb 23, 2026
I thought this idiot was stepping down…???…
I thought this idiot was stepping down…???…
Questions whether Trump is stepping down, implying a false or unverified claim about his resignation.
@TruckerBanker
Mar 4, 2025
How much have you increased inspecting foreign cargo to check for illegal substances?\nThere are still migrants flying into Canada and walking across the border being picked up by the bus load transporting them to sanctuary …
How much have you increased inspecting foreign cargo to check for illegal substances?\nThere are still migrants flying into Canada and walking across the border being picked up by the bus load transporting them to sanctuary cities like New York. What are you doing to prevent migrants use your country as a stopping point to walk into the US?\nYou need to do more. Look what Mexico has done.
Poses multiple questions about border security and migrant enforcement while implicitly criticizing Canada's immigration policies.
@Rmrod3928
Mar 4, 2025
Yeah you NEVER take a knife or pointy items across the boarder. Unless you were really get into trouble. But we do not mess around with illegal drugs. And weapons. And some skin care, Lol
Yeah you NEVER take a knife or pointy items across the boarder. Unless you were really get into trouble. But we do not mess around with illegal drugs. And weapons. And some skin care, Lol
Comment provides information about border regulations while using humor about skin care products, mixing informational and comedic elements.
rivchick
Jan 27, 2026
how dare this guy to call trump a smart guy
how dare this guy to call trump a smart guy
Phrased as rhetorical question expressing disagreement with characterizing Trump as smart.
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@johnyu812
Mar 4, 2025
Why do other Countries need to sort out the drug problem in the US....surely they can do it \nthemselves from within???? the next question is do they actually want to sort it out????? \nhave they …
Why do other Countries need to sort out the drug problem in the US....surely they can do it
\nthemselves from within???? the next question is do they actually want to sort it out?????
\nhave they made any efforts yet??? even to their own Pharmacies...seems it's a $$$ spinner!
Series of rhetorical questions challenging the premise that other countries should address US domestic drug problems.
@drew4HIM
Mar 4, 2025
I need the question on why they want to come to a cold climate? Just why? Just cause there’s Gibbs? They’re willing to just freeze their a$$ off. I don’t even wanna live up there.
I need the question on why they want to come to a cold climate? Just why? Just cause there’s Gibbs? They’re willing to just freeze their a$$ off. I don’t even wanna live up there.
Frames as a genuine question about immigrant motivations but contains implicit criticism and dismissive tone toward immigrants seeking benefits.
BostonRyan
Jan 27, 2026
If tariffs are bad for the consumer of the country that implements them, why would Canada respond with tariffs?
If tariffs are bad for the consumer of the country that implements them, why would Canada respond with tariffs?
Poses a logical question about tariff policy, implicitly critiquing the government's response strategy.
@gbaker1a775
Mar 4, 2025
And why can’t you go ahead and stop the war in Ukraine, or simply you go send them money to fight…
And why can’t you go ahead and stop the war in Ukraine, or simply you go send them money to fight…
Rhetorical questioning about US foreign policy priorities, seeking clarification or making an implicit critique about resource allocation.
@sirianaegipto
Mar 4, 2025
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Identity Assertion
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467
JamCan
274
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Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
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Policy Critique
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551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
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Humor / Satire
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
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Global News
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Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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CNN
1,478
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168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
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1,480
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820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
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1,733
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704
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205
JamCan
73
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23
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