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 in equality for everyone regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or income level. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity and that is a big part of the Democratic platform. There are many ways to achieve equality that are supported by the Democrats. I believe we should have better priced housing for low income individuals as well as affordable schools that all children can attend. We should increase welfare and make it easier to get on welfare, however we should also help people get off welfare by providing them with job training and free college. As far as defeating racism in the country, we need to train cops to better handle stressful situation. We need to impeach Trump and his horrible racist agenda. We need to teach children in schools about different cultures and religious and show them that it is important to love and respect everyone. I also believe in stopping climate change. We need to invest in wind and solar energy. We need to add more electric cars on the road and increase fuel efficiency of gas cars. We should also encourage companies decrease carbon emissions with subsidies. Overall, I am a Democrat because I believe in the ideals and goals of the Democratic party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
i am a Democrat because thats who i am and how i feel and how i am as a person and because they are the best party and the GOP is a garbage dirty crooked party check history for more but this is who i am as a american and as a human and this is who i will always be because they're horrible people out here and i dont deal with them because they are bad and most are GOP and i dont like bad people and thats the way it is and the way i feel and i am.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in less government. I don't believe that we really should have the government responsible for every little thing. I don't believe the government is the answer to every problem. That will only lead to a much bigger problem. The more we depend upon the government the more we give up our freedom and liberties. I have the same compassion as the Democrats but people need to actually take advantage of the opportunities already put in place to improve their condition. People need to become more accountable for their situation in life. If they are not happy there are plenty of avenues to improve the way they feel about there lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I honestly hate libs. They are so pathetic. All everyone cares about is fake concepts like feminism. The biased media exclusively tells lies. And I really cannot even begin to comprehend why people seem to think that illegals are entitled to our services here in the United States. The social justice warriors caused all of this. I cannot wait until Trump wins in 2020 so I can see all of the libs cry again for four more years! It is going to be hilarious! Obama was the worst president of all time. Prove me wrong.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in this country! I believe in our flag flying high!! I believe in capitalism not socialism or communism. Republican's believe in our military and should be respected for all that they do. We honor our troops in the US and around the world that fight for our country and want to bring peace to places that people are being harmed or misused. Republicans believe this country was founded on God and his principles. The bible is important to most republicans. Republicans believe in our constitution and our founding fathers. The year 1776 means a lot to republicans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I fundamentally believe that our government and the laws it makes should give rights to our citizens, not take them away. That is why I support same-sex marriage and protections for LGBT rights, for example. That is why I think states should make it easier, not harder, for residents to vote. I also feel strongly that government has no place is regulating complex moral personal decisions. That is why I am pro-choice. I also believe government should not over-regulate personal consumption decisions of adults. If you are over 18 and want to smoke and eat trans-fats, you know the risks. Government should not force you to make decisions its sees as “right.”
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I have lived in the great state of Utah my entire life. The heritage of many in my state are Mormon pioneers who settled the area in the 1800's and have typically followed the Republican party. My ancestors came here from Denmark and adopted the Mormon religion and lifestyle. Party politics and religion are meshed tightly here and church leaders called Bishops often tell members who they should vote for in upcoming elections. The Republican party is supported strongly here and continues to be the party majority in our state legislators, council members, and town mayors.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in their ideals. I do not believe that people should get something for nothing. People need to work for what they have. Bernie Sanders, a democrat, thinks that everyone should have the same rights and privileges. This is ridiculous. Life is not fair! People work hard for what they have and you should not be given something just because you are too lazy to work for it yourself. I do not know where these people got the idea to give everything out for free. Nothing is free. People who are responsible save their money rather than sit on the couch and collect welfare.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I feel the more socially conscious, environmentally aware, and are more willing to empathize with the marginalized members of the society. If there had been an effort by the republican party when I was a young teen (yes they do pay attention), I might have had a more difficult decision. When I attended church the influence of greed, bigotry, mistrust, and demeaning behavior by the members of the republicans left me with bad taste and a very easy decision. I don't chest thump, but I do vote every chance I get and encourage others to do so.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Growing in Baltimore I've seen a lot of major issues get swept under the rud when it deals with people of color and the one that had financial hardship. The Republican party has a big disconnect from these type of people. This is one of the reasons why I'm am and fight for Democratic party. As Democrat we look out for people of color when it comes to stop and frisk, police brutality, deportation and countless other issues that Republicans might say they care about but do nothing for. As a Black man in American, it's really hard to be 100% behind any political party that is apart of a system that was built against you, but I do take notice that Democratic may not be perfect, but they do fight for more equality then any other group and that why I stand behind them.
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