Can you tell the difference between real and fake Democrats and Republicans?
You’re about to see 10 statements that people wrote based one of two prompts: “I’m a democrat because…” or “I’m a republican because…”.
We randomly assigned each person to one prompt or the other, so they didn’t get to choose. (We offered them a bonus if their statement sounded convincing.)
That means some of these statements are real — the person is explaining why they belong to their actual political party. Some of these statements are fake — the person is pretending to belong to the opposite political party.
real statements: Democrats claiming to be Democrats, or Republicans claiming to be Republicans.
fake statements: Democrats claiming to be Republicans, or Republicans claiming to be Democrats.
Your job is to judge whether each statement is real or fake.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because and Trump is doing an amazing job. Building the wall is something that America has to do because that is one way we can stop immigrants from illegally entering the US and which can now go to the next steps by making tougher rules on immigration. Deporting illegal immigrants won't be the best choice but having them held in Mexico would be better for the country so that we can't use our tax dollars to help them. Being a republican is great because the president thinks about America first before anything else. Make America Great Again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because America is a Republic, not a democracy. The heated tempers of the day need to be moderated by divided government. Looking at history, the true dangers to personal aspirations come from authoritarian governments not from worker exploitation. From the French revolution when the demand for change and reform devolved into inter-class warfare to the Russian revolution when the old order was overthrown and replaced by a murderous regime that was willing to starve its own people in the name of progress - governments are the opponents of people who are willing to work hard in the hopes of improving the situation of themselves and their families. The Democratic Party survives by engendering outrage on behalf of those who are easily convinced that the reason they lack a good, a status, or an opportunity is because others are secretly gaming the system. They encourage Americans to blame others, covet others' property, and cease working toward a future where individuals control their own fate. Keep government out of the way and people with pride and intelligence will succeed. Place government strictures in the way and those who lack the desire for freedom will be a little better off, but hard-working strivers will be much worse off. Our creator made us to be free, not equal.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in stricter gun control. With there being so many shootings that have happened in the last few years I think the nation as a whole needs to take a step back and re evaluate how easy it is for people to purchase a gun. Guns only require a simple background check at a store but if I go to an online site like craigslist, I can buy a gun from a random person without any screening. I could be mentally unstable, I could be a felon and in possession of a weapon now. Guns should have a mandatory registration like cars do that require immediate notification if you change ownership. We should also ban all assault rifles. Assault rifles are the main weapon used in shootings, eliminating the opportunity to purchase them would lead to less shootings, since it isnt feasible to commit an act against humanity with a pistol.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in having less government involvement in my life. I believe people should be able to do as they please without having many restrictions put in themselves by the government. I don't want to pay more in taxes because I feel like the government spends it unwisely and the more we pay in taxes the more government waste we end up with. The government should be forced to run more efficiently and not defend so much on the wallets of its citizens. I am also a republican because I believe our free market is our best option to make this economy prosperous for everyone.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in smaller governments. The government should not control our basic rights set up in the Constitution, like me being able to own a gun. I believe that businesses are a fundamental part of America and Republicans want to give everyone a chance to be successful running a private business or corporation. The government should not be able to decide that healthcare cannot work with private insurance companies, and that businesses should only have to do trading within America. People know what is best for themselves, and Republicans believe that fully. I do not think Democrats have the best interest for our country and Americans being successful, which is why I always vote Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because this is the position that mostly closely aligns with the Constitution. I believe in less government control over the People. The government is here to simply uphold the laws that the People have helped make, not to lord over us and demand we follow. I believe that the People have the Right to peruse life, liberty, and happiness. All of us, from the smallest pre-born child to the elderly has the Right to live free from tyranny. Pro-God, pro-gun, anti-abortion, and more because it is these things and more that have made this country amazing.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in many of the principals that Democrats support. First, I believe in environmental protection and making this a priority. I also believe that health care should be affordable and available to all persons. And, I believe in prioritizing a fair wage for everyone. Also, Democrats stand for better gun control. This is definitely something that needs to happen. There are too many incidents in the U.S. because there are not enough things in place to prevent this. Another issue would be reducing the student debt and prioritizing education. So many people have massive debt due to education just so they can make a living. So, these are just some of my top reasons as to why I am a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because my personal beliefs align better with the Democratic party than the Republican party. While I am much more liberal than the average Democrat, I believe that abortion should be legal, the country needs campaign finance reform, stricter gun laws, better access/more affordable health care, and more regulations on companies. Most democrats tend to agree with me on these issues, while members of the other major party does not. I read a wide variety of news, avoiding getting too much information from any one news site. While I would like to see the democratic party move further to the left, I am okay with where it is right now.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I care about people. I care all people , not just a select group of people. I care about immigrants. I care about the LGBTQ community . I care about the homeless and the poor . I believe that our country should be helping people and not just helping themselves. We need more money and programs in place that actually help the people in this country that are struggling so badly. Wealthy people and large companies pay little to no taxes , while people struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table are getting reamed. We need to change the inequalities in this country. We need to give ALL people an equal chance to thrive in America.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I truly believe in basic human rights and the fight for equality. I believe that in fighting for laws that help bring equality to all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender is a pillar of American ideals. I think equality should happen in education, healthcare, and more. I believe in a woman's right to choose, everyone's right to marry and have children, and that we should support people who are struggling to survive. The biggest reason that I have always been a democrat is that I feel it is the progressive party that looks forward instead of focusing on past laws and morals.
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