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 i am against open borders, i am for free speech in the united states, i am against killing unborn children ESPECIALLY in the cases of late term abortion some states have tried to push recently. I am strong supporter of our second amendment and i do think we have strong gun control measures in this country that need to be enforced, its odd that its in democratic states with extreme gun control that you find the highest concentration of violence. Also i am a republican because i am also a legal immigrant who moved here to escape socialism and the USA will never be a socialist country and the democrats who propose it are genuinely evil people who ignore the deaths of millions.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in tolerance and equality. I believe America should share its resources with those less fortunate. I believe our values of freedom and opportunity are only valuable if we open our doors to those from less privileged countries. I believe that we all have the right to healthcare and programs or services that can improve our quality of life. I believe we are obligated to end institutionalized racism and sexism. We must protect our environment and do everything possible to halt or reverse the effects of climate change. It is time we started putting people above profit.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the party tends to favor a limited federal government and allowing states to make their own decisions. They also tend to be in favor of permitting citizens to keep more of what they earn rather than raising taxes and allowing the government to decide how funds should be allocated. Another very important reason why I am a Republican is because they almost always support life. In a time where many Democrats are coming out in favor of aborting babies up to and even after birth, this is a huge concern. In general, Republicans tend to support the rights of individuals whereas the Democrat party favors an all-powerful federal government that supports its citizens and makes personal decisions for them.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because this party holds most of my core beliefs. We believe all people should be responsible for their own wealth first and foremost. We believe in limited government on policies like gun control. The Second Amendment should be observed at all costs. We believe in the fundamental right of children to be given the lives they deserve. The Republican party is also very strongly justice-minded. People should pay for breaking the law. Laws exist to keep order. I am also a Republican because we believe in the traditional family unit. It takes a man and a woman to conceive, and both must be brought together to raise a child.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I feel that there is a social injustice in the world and the democratic party is the only party willing to do anything about it. I believe there needs to be programs for every group who may be a t a disadvantage in any way and that this should be the main priority of government. I believe college should be free and is a basic right to those graduating from high school. Debt is a burden and we should not be responsible for paying such greats amounts back to these big companies ya know what I mean?
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe where they stand on the issues. A Republican believes in less government and less governmental control over our lives. They believe in less business regulation and less taxation which stifles economic growth. Republicans also take a strong stand on supporting law enforcement, and our military. Their belief is peace through strength. I am a Republican because I do believe American citizens should be first and receive benefits over those who are here illegally. I also believe that jobs should remain here in the States and companies should not outsource their jobs overseas or move their plants overseas which would cost many jobs here in America. I support the Republican viewpoints which uphold our Constitution and our Amendments.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the conservative values and opinions that most Republicans hold. I believe that we are unfairly taxing the wealthy and corporations, and that tax laws need to be changed. I am definitely NOT a fan of Obama-care and feel like it should be done away with all together. I am pro-life, and anti-gay. I don't believe that Democrats have a clue what they are doing, and are just a bunch of radical pro-choice folks who believe that gay marriage is okay, when in actuality, the Bible states that marriage is between one woman and one man.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support combating climate change among other environmental issues. We only have one Earth and a finite amount of resources and we need to take better care of our planet. I strongly support protecting a woman's right to safe and legal abortion. Our body, our choice. It shouldn't even be an issue that we have to fight for in 2019. Every woman should have access to quality reproductive health care services, including safe and legal abortion—regardless of where she lives, how much money she makes, or how she is insured. I believe that reproductive health is core to everyone's health and wellbeing, not just women's because it affects everyone. I support
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because it is the American way of life. I work hard, I don't sponge off the government, I taught my son to be a hard working man. I identify strongly with conservative points of view and I'm rather disgusted by the liberals out there. The American Dream is alive and well if we just put forth the effort, not take shortcuts in life. I believe in the government having very little to do with our daily lives, let us rise and fall with the decisions that we make, not take paltry handouts that will never do anything but put a bandaid on the reality of our situation.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Why I am a Democrat... I choose to belong to a party of inclusion A party that includes the affluent and the working perspective. A party that looks out for the ""least amoung us"" whether we be old, minority, women, immigrant, sick, children...I am a Democrat because I too believe in the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our nations prosperity.I beleive in a government that enhances the lives of its citizans with affordable health care, cleaner environment, strong living standards, and an innovative educational system. Most of all I am a Democrat because I believe in the will of the people.I am a Democrat because I believe in the lives of the everyday people that make up our country.I am a Democrat because I know Democrats put the people first, and the country is a better place when a Democrat is in office...I believe in a clean environment..Democratic Governor Adlai Stevenson at the 1952 Convention, ""what counts now is not what we are against, but what we are for. Who leads us is less important than what lead what convictions, what courage, what faith - win or lose.I am a Democrat first and foremost because Democrats embrace diversity, equality, and individualism...
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