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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%
of eligible comments
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of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
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What is Trump doing to this country
What is Trump doing to this country
Poses a rhetorical question expressing concern about Trump's impact on the country, seeking clarification or expressing criticism.
@MM-pi1cb
Mar 4, 2025
Not all Americans want this. What can we do to stop this? Move to Canada?!
Not all Americans want this. What can we do to stop this? Move to Canada?!
Seeks advice on how to respond to US policy, with rhetorical question about moving to Canada.
@donnahauptmann906
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
Where has this JUSTIN been when Canada has needed him??? Immigrants???
Where has this JUSTIN been when Canada has needed him??? Immigrants???
Rhetorical question criticizing a leader's absence during Canada's needs, with implicit skepticism about immigration focus.
@matthewm8961
Mar 4, 2025
im on nuetral ground... my question is simple, what will happened if trump answer putin with war, what will happen to YOU people? now you will blame trump or eu prime minister for the live …
im on nuetral ground... my question is simple, what will happened if trump answer putin with war, what will happen to YOU people? now you will blame trump or eu prime minister for the live lost? i dont like what putin do, and i dont condemn ukraine or whoever... my question is... do you guys WANT TO HAVE WORLD WAR III or do it in peaceful way possible or just go to war? ow i forgot to mention about the war, not conventional war, NUKE WAR...
Seeks clarification on potential war scenarios while expressing anxiety about nuclear conflict outcomes.
@SBrothersFromAnotherMother
Mar 4, 2025
Trump maybe wanna protect American company ?
Trump maybe wanna protect American company ?
Seeks clarification about Trump's motivations while tentatively suggesting economic protectionism as a possible rationale.
@syarizansulaiman6554
Mar 4, 2025
I am from not US , maybe think about it why the drug consumption in US is so high ? is there a special reason ? no custermer no deal ?
I am from not US , maybe think about it why the drug consumption in US is so high ? is there a special reason ? no custermer no deal ?
Poses a question about US drug consumption patterns from a non-US perspective, implicitly comparing national contexts.
@jerzynemling5665
Mar 4, 2025
Canada, will you accept us if we want to become citizens of your company???
Canada, will you accept us if we want to become citizens of your company???
Asks about Canadian citizenship but uses absurdist humor ('company') suggesting satirical intent alongside genuine inquiry.
@sharhondajackson7399
Mar 4, 2025
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Why don't you pay your depts to the USA . If we are such good friends
Poses a rhetorical question about Canada-USA relations and debt obligations, comparing the countries' relationship.
@BrianKirven
Mar 4, 2025
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
How much are we short? That's the number we let in. Out of the million, how has the skills we need?
Seeks information about immigration numbers and skills matching, questioning whether intake aligns with labor market needs.
ineuifity
Feb 1, 2026
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing …
3 million Visas are about to expire. These people will just leave? They will apply for refugee status or asylum claims, which takes another 4 years to get a hearing? The taxpayers pay for housing and benefits?
Raises questions about visa expiration and asylum claims while expressing concern about taxpayer costs for housing and benefits.
doinitforfun888
Feb 27, 2026
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Is this world War 3 trump is starting
Poses a question about whether Trump is starting World War 3, combining information-seeking with underlying anxiety.
@meisu3287
Mar 4, 2025
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
So many of us in the US have no idea how this makes sense, how anything Trump does makes sense.
Expresses confusion and seeks understanding about policy rationale, framed as information-seeking.
@amyd2560
Mar 4, 2025
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay …
Why would you go through all of that get the drive across and shop? Why would you put yourself through all of that? Do you really need something there that bad that you can’t stay out of there?
Poses rhetorical questions challenging the necessity of US travel given new border requirements and inconvenience.
Mr.Empathy82
Dec 9, 2025
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Btw border plan doesn't go into effect for years
Seeks clarification about timeline and implementation details of border policy.
@carolynfortin9812
Mar 4, 2025
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
President Trump should ask their citizens if this is what they want all countries against them or Russia. I bet not but.
Poses a hypothetical question to Trump about whether citizens prefer international isolation or alignment with Russia, seeking to highlight a dilemma.
@brendaglassco1862
Mar 4, 2025
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
China is striking back on the other side... What about the Mexican?
Seeks information about trade responses from different countries, comparing their positions.
@Jeff-Mr
Mar 4, 2025
We even play baseball ⚾️ and basketball ? together. What will happen ? to that?
We even play baseball ⚾️ and basketball ? together. What will happen ? to that?
Expresses concern about shared cultural activities (sports) and asks what will happen to them, framed as an identity/belonging question about integration.
@Vernon-g8t
Mar 4, 2025
So why is Lamont walking around Edmonton? Why is Desiree running loose?
So why is Lamont walking around Edmonton? Why is Desiree running loose?
Asks about specific individuals (Lamont and Desiree) in a way that implies security/safety concerns, though context is unclear.
JasdeepManhas
Nov 14, 2025
Please, can Trump Refugees get expedited sanctuary in Canada?
Please, can Trump Refugees get expedited sanctuary in Canada?
Asks about refugee sanctuary for Americans, likely with satirical intent but structured as an information-seeking question.
@KenOtwell
Mar 4, 2025
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