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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
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of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
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2,420 comments
They all want to send more things to the U.S. but many of us in the U.S. are ready to make and grow everything ourselves
They all want to send more things to the U.S. but many of us in the U.S. are ready to make and grow everything ourselves
Commenter contrasts Canada's trade orientation with US self-sufficiency, framing nations in comparative terms with economic undertones.
@PharaohSaidThat
Mar 4, 2025
Look what happened to Surrey BC especially Newton same thing years ago now they have the whole thing
Look what happened to Surrey BC especially Newton same thing years ago now they have the whole thing
Commenter references another Canadian city as a cautionary comparison, implying similar demographic/social decline patterns.
okanagandude4742
Jan 27, 2026
Turn the lights out in the us go Saskatchewan
Turn the lights out in the us go Saskatchewan
Contrasts the US unfavorably with Canada/Saskatchewan, positioning Canada as superior.
@Emeraldfox2001
Mar 4, 2025
What you don't understand is that all what we import from Canada we have here in US, we don't need to get it from Canada, they will have lot of problems if they will not …
What you don't understand is that all what we import from Canada we have here in US, we don't need to get it from Canada, they will have lot of problems if they will not find customer for their resources, Europe is in Putin pocket . So Canadian socialism as is will perish, because it was only possible do to deals with USA. I wonder who will protect Canada when Russia and Korea will come to idea to invade you?
Compares Canada to US and Europe, discusses economic dependencies and military vulnerability, framed as a warning about Canada's precarious position.
@dariuszwiselka452
Mar 4, 2025
Fremont,ca has a very very large Indian community probably one of the largest in the u s
Fremont,ca has a very very large Indian community probably one of the largest in the u s
Observational comment about Indian community demographics in a specific U.S. location, framing it as comparative evidence of immigration patterns.
SneakBandz
Jan 27, 2026
Okay you are from Europe
Okay you are from Europe
Brief comment identifying someone's European origin, using geographic/national comparison.
Comparative
0.75
stockguruji2160
Jan 27, 2026
I just realized that the USA has become like Russia in yet another way: We cannot trust our president's words.\nAlso: That woman behind Trudeau looks genuinely proud.
I just realized that the USA has become like Russia in yet another way: We cannot trust our president's words.\nAlso: That woman behind Trudeau looks genuinely proud.
Compares USA to Russia regarding trustworthiness; includes observational aside about body language.
@Smaug1
Mar 4, 2025
Same in all Europe Im from Portugal Tired of unemployed mf's
Same in all Europe
Im from Portugal
Tired of unemployed mf's
Commenter compares Canada's situation to Europe and Portugal, expressing frustration about unemployment, framing immigration as a comparative problem across nations.
lxooel8235
Jan 27, 2026
Soon to be Auckland NZ 😢
Soon to be Auckland NZ 😢
Compares Canada's demographic future to Auckland, New Zealand with anxiety about change.
gothkidd8712
Jan 27, 2026
This is what Americans and Canadians have listed to for years. Now you don't look like a push over....nice. Now you will negotiate and work together for a fair trade deal. Let results delicate.
This is what Americans and Canadians have listed to for years. Now you don't look like a push over....nice. Now you will negotiate and work together for a fair trade deal. Let results delicate.
Compares Canadian and American negotiating positions while framing one approach as more principled ('fair trade deal').
@jasonwichman886
Mar 4, 2025
If only Donald J. Trump could communicate this well.
If only Donald J. Trump could communicate this well.
Compares Trudeau's communication skills favorably to Trump's, using implicit contrast to critique the U.S. president.
@todddoetken2594
Mar 4, 2025
They are doing the same to Fresno California apparently
They are doing the same to Fresno California apparently
Compares Canada's immigration situation to similar issues in Fresno, California.
Comparative
0.75
hdot89
Jan 27, 2026
I visited my friend in Toronto. He warned me about Brampton, Ontario. One of the worst drivers in Canada. They drive like they drive back home. The guy on the bike really speak his minds. …
I visited my friend in Toronto. He warned me about Brampton, Ontario. One of the worst drivers in Canada. They drive like they drive back home. The guy on the bike really speak his minds. I wouldn’t call him racist. He doesn’t recognize Canada anymore.
Comment compares driving behavior between Canada and immigrants' home countries while asserting cultural identity concerns about recognition of Canada.
louisn007
Jan 27, 2026
Please Canada has abused all of the help he gets from the USA \n\nCOME ON
Please Canada has abused all of the help he gets from the USA \n\nCOME ON
Compares Canada to USA in terms of receiving help, with identity-based framing about national relationships.
@rafealrafeal6716
Mar 4, 2025
If Merica was not a nation of junkies, fentanyl would not be an issue!
If Merica was not a nation of junkies, fentanyl would not be an issue!
Compares America unfavorably to Canada regarding drug addiction, implying America's internal problems cause cross-border issues.
@Retired-in-Osoyoos
Mar 4, 2025
visit hicksville ny ifs like the same thing
visit hicksville ny ifs like the same thing
Compares the situation in Canada to conditions in another location (Hicksville, NY).
Comparative
0.75
matthewxeditz
Jan 27, 2026
Americans and Canadans are experimenting what native Americans experimented
Americans and Canadans are experimenting what native Americans experimented
Draws parallel between current Canadian/American immigration and historical displacement of Native Americans, invoking historical comparison.
私は最高です-y5b
Jan 27, 2026
What a good speaker 20mis speech & he’s not reading from a pice of paper like Trump dose.
What a good speaker 20mis speech & he’s not reading from a pice of paper like Trump dose.
Compares Trudeau's speaking style favorably to Trump's, ranking their communication abilities.
Comparative
0.75
@Letthegoodtimesroll867
Mar 4, 2025
"The Greatest country on earth = the USA" In this context I don't know if you can say that with the events in the last 48 hours
"The Greatest country on earth = the USA" In this context I don't know if you can say that with the events in the last 48 hours
Compares USA to other countries (implicitly Canada) and questions national superiority claims in light of recent events.
samiclesworld5190
Jan 27, 2026
The 29th state for india
The 29th state for india
Compares Canada to India by suggesting Canada is becoming a state of India, implying cultural displacement.
CriticalToilet
Jan 28, 2026
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