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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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Meta-Commentary
3,846 comments
That guy in blue jacket sounded like a Trinidadian or Guyanese (West Indian)
That guy in blue jacket sounded like a Trinidadian or Guyanese (West Indian)
Commenter observes and identifies characteristics of a person featured in the video.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
ArrianneTalma
Jan 27, 2026
Dude with the reflective vest speaking facts
Dude with the reflective vest speaking facts
References a specific person in the video and endorses their statements without elaborating on substantive content.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
thomasbradbury1399
Jan 27, 2026
4:24 Love the guy talking with the cig hanging out his mouth. Reminds me of times past, better days.
4:24 Love the guy talking with the cig hanging out his mouth. Reminds me of times past, better days.
Comments on a specific moment in the video (timestamp 4:24) and reflects nostalgically on the person shown rather than addressing immigration.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
madhusudan
Jan 27, 2026
11:54 sooo close to your steering wheel lol
11:54 sooo close to your steering wheel lol
Comment observes a detail about someone's positioning relative to a steering wheel, directly referencing video content.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
Photognick521
Jan 27, 2026
This is actually good for Trudeau, he actually looks in charge, I am very surprised.
This is actually good for Trudeau, he actually looks in charge, I am very surprised.
Evaluates how a political figure appears in the video content rather than discussing immigration policy substantively.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@ShepardComN7
Mar 4, 2025
DAYS UNTIL TRUMP IS OUT OF OFFICE: 1414:19:20: AND COUNTING.
DAYS UNTIL TRUMP IS OUT OF OFFICE: 1414:19:20: AND COUNTING.
Comment references external political events (Trump's term) unrelated to the video content itself, functioning as off-topic meta-commentary.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@jockstrap6
Mar 4, 2025
Fake news \nNobody believes your lies anymore
Fake news \nNobody believes your lies anymore
Dismisses the credibility of the video/channel itself by calling it 'fake news' and attacking the source rather than engaging with content.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@matthewweaver8747
Mar 4, 2025
Bike rider is just a goof.
Bike rider is just a goof.
Brief dismissive comment about a person featured in the video, critiquing their behavior or character.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
johnblake3192
Jan 27, 2026
20:36 nice balloons 🎈
20:36 nice balloons 🎈
References a specific timestamp in the video and comments on a visual element, indicating engagement with the video content itself.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
Gunnercv
Jan 27, 2026
11:29 so tyler found him before rcmp and Canadas border patrol… bruh
11:29 so tyler found him before rcmp and Canadas border patrol… bruh
References a specific timestamp and video narrative, critiquing the video's portrayal of events rather than discussing immigration policy.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
npcimknot958
Jan 27, 2026
Thank you so much for this valuable resource. It was really helpful in passing the test.
Thank you so much for this valuable resource. It was really helpful in passing the test.
Comment addresses the video/resource itself and its usefulness rather than engaging with immigration content.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
ureihekanandu6309
Jan 7, 2026
What with that thumbnail? You are literally a racist.
What with that thumbnail? You are literally a racist.
Criticism directed at the video creator's thumbnail choice and overall approach, accusing them of racism.
HarjitSingh-l1i7g
Jan 27, 2026
He sounds like he boutta cry?
He sounds like he boutta cry?
Observation about the speaker's emotional delivery or tone in the video.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@TheRealKrillin
Mar 4, 2025
Matter of time before someone exposes his racist ass for who he really is.
Matter of time before someone exposes his racist ass for who he really is.
Comments on the video creator's character and credibility rather than engaging with immigration policy or substantive arguments.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
badshaa1000
Jan 27, 2026
This kind of content is what Youtube exist for. Keep doing and exposing all these dirty linens out there and stay safe!
This kind of content is what Youtube exist for. Keep doing and exposing all these dirty linens out there and stay safe!
Comments on the video's purpose and value while encouraging the creator to continue, primarily about the content itself.
Tatchy1336
Jan 27, 2026
That guy was harsh but right
That guy was harsh but right
References another commenter's statement rather than directly engaging with immigration policy.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
KorisnikBr1
Jan 27, 2026
“President Trump is being played by Putin”\n\n?????
“President Trump is being played by Putin”\n\n?????
Questions or expresses skepticism about another commenter's claim regarding Trump and Putin, engaging in meta-level discussion.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@laz001
Mar 4, 2025
The guy on the bicycle was pretty good
The guy on the bicycle was pretty good
Commenter provides feedback about a specific element of the video itself rather than engaging with immigration policy substantively.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
xpallodoc1147
Jan 27, 2026
5:27 I’m DYING 💀💀💀
5:27 I’m DYING 💀💀💀
Direct reference to a specific timestamp in the video with laughter emoji, commenting on video content.
moonszter
Jan 27, 2026
Bustin Poopdoe
Bustin Poopdoe
Appears to be a nonsensical or mocking comment directed at the video/channel rather than substantive discourse.
Meta-Commentary
0.85
@TreePapi
Mar 4, 2025
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Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
Primary discourse type assigned to each comment
Classifier Confidence
Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments
Discourse Over Time
Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time
Category Co-occurrence
Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment
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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