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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that all people are created with dignity and I believe that all rights of all individuals should be respected. I am abhorred by the treatment and exclusion of people's trying to enter our country and be free here from persecution from their own country. Let alone encounter the conditions at detention centers being below poverty and have the President wish nothing on them but to be kicked out of the country. I stand by the rights of women everywhere and LGBTQ groups to seek equality in all matters of civil rights and benefits of employment. I am PRO-CHOICE and a women should be able to choose what to do with her body and cannot stand when others stand in the way.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am a classical liberal, I believe in progressive ideals and moving the country forward as a nature. I believe in human rights no matter what background a person has. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege in the United States of America. We need to have more gender equality in the workforce. We need more rights for those that cross the border and change our immigration laws. We need to tax those that earn more than the average citizen to make things more fair for the average American. We need to remove the electoral college that is making elections less fair.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support the following - illegal immigration, abortion, gun restrictions, and racial equality. I feel immigrants should be able to live in the US regardless of what others believe. They should have the same freedoms Americans, and we should do what we can to protect them. I also support the fight for racial equality and to have less discrimination against minorities. Group equality should be a priority. The government must support this issue. I also support abortion and women's rights. I am in favor of banning guns and stricter laws regarding guns and their possession.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is the only major party standing up for justice and human rights. It is the only major party that is inclusive and believes in the most important issue facing humanity, which is climate change. I am a Democrat because we do not give lip service to human rights, believing the only people who deserve them are white, middle class people and fetuses. We believe that everyone is entitle to basic human dignity. We don't believe the best answer to strength is a bloated military and wars based on lies. We believe that health care is a human right. We believe that children should never be separated from their parents and placed in cages. We believe it is a crime that the people of Flint do not still have decent drinking water. We believe that Black lives matter and gay and trans people should have every right that every other American has. We believe in the separation of church and state and that too many unqualified people are in political office and have received political appointments. We believe the current president is a disgrace to the nation and the world and is a criminal. And finally, we believe that elections should be won by those who have the best ideas, not won by gerrymandering, voter suppression and fake news.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe this country needs to get back to its roots of values and pride. I believe there are many issues we are facing as a nation that tarnish our proud heritage. I think our current president is doing the best he can to make us great again! I am a republican because I want purity and safety for my friends and family. I think there is a lot of abuse of our social services that should be benefiting our struggling citizens, especially our veterans. I am a Republican because it's the right way to be.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that everyone should have economic security, not just those at the top of the income scale. I also believe that government giving money to the top income earners does not create jobs for everyone else. I believe in a free market system that provides jobs for working and middle class families, not just favors big or global corporations. I believe in personal and social responsibility and I believe that no one should lose everything because they can't afford healthcare. I also believe in a fair immigration policy that doesn't separate families with children.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe that the Republican Party practices conservative principles that i believe in, including the Constitution. Republicans believe small and big business translates to higher pay for everyday people leading to the conclusion that the economy usually grows under Republican administrations. Your personal freedom is maximized being a republican. I believe strong national defense to keep our country safe and the right to bear arms in America. The Republican Party is all about freedom, for everyone living in America. I value human life as a republican and don't stand with abortion in exception to certain circumstances.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe strongly in free markets and individual achievement that lead to economic prosperity. Additionally, I do not think the government should pay a big role in people's lives. A government that controls a majority of an individuals life is very similar to a ""Big Brother"" attitude that is detrimental to the fabric of our society and freedom. I am also opposed to abortion as I believe life begins at conception. I want people to work hard and continue to seek improvement while being kind to others. I believe in helping people, but I do not want to spoon feed others as it generally results in a lack of motivation.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because because I believe that everyone should have economic security, not just the top 1 or 2% of Americans. I also believe that government giving money to the richest, does not create jobs for those that really need them. I believe that we should have a limited government and limited big businesses. I believe in a fair tax system rather than raising or lowering taxes or a system that rewards greed. A also believe in policies that support the family, regardless of race, status, wealth, beliefs and citizenship. These are just some of the reasons I am a Democrat
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democratic because I have the most faith in country without a doubt. I believe in a free enterprise system for the working and middle classes, not just global corporations. I believe in neither raising nor lowering taxes, but in a fair tax system and one that promotes innovation and industry, not an imbalanced tax system that reward greed and excess. I also feel that prison should should be for violent offenders and just the common and average drug addict on the street. I feel that we as a democratic all make the best decisions with the interest of the whole country in mind.
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