The Ideological Turing Test

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe in the principle of equality. I believe that people are equal regardless of their race, religion, orientation, etc. I believe that the Democratic platform is much more fair to all people. I believe that the Democratic party is the only of the two parties that seriously wants to address issues like income inequality and the decline of the middle class. I believe in science, reason, and thought and those concepts have found no home in an extremist Republican party whose only concern is maintaining power. My values hold me closer to the Democratic party and I am a part of it because to me it is the substantially lesser of the two evils. They do a better job, although still not a great one, at separating church and state. The Republican party still holds trickle down economics up as if it has been shown to benefit anyone but the wealthy. The Republican party members in power use economic success as the only metric for our country's success. They disparage minority groups and use them as scapegoats for bigger problems that we face as a society. They perpetually play both the bully and the victim where they attack people and when being called on it they say they're being treated unfairly.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe that everything and everyone should be made equal. I think that gun control is a good thing, and I think that too much money is going to rich people and that the government has too much control. I think that no one should be homeless or neglected no matter the causes, I also think that prisons should be sex offenders and violent offenders, not people addicted to drugs. I believe that immigrants are just as deserving and I believe that everyone no matter what race, gender or sexuality should be equal and respected no matter what.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because the democratic party appears to be more empathetic to the underprivileged and less fortunate, and fits more with my philosophy and life experience.The democrat party shows less hostility towards people who aren't in the majority and understand the basic concept of human rights. It understands that not everyone will have the same opportunities in life, and not everyone is in the position they're in simple because they are lazy and don't work hard enough. I'm not saying that the democratic party doesn't have bigots, but they seem to understand that even though we all have differences and may not always like each other, we understand that everyone deserves to be treated like a human being.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I'm a Republican, because I believe in upholding the traditional ways of American life. I believe government is too big and we need to reduce its size. I believe abortion should be illegal and we shouldn't be killing innocent lives. I believe we need to close our borders and keep out all these illegals coming into our country. We also need to round up all the illegals that are already here and send them back to where they came from. I'm tired of them taking our jobs and using our healthcare system and food stamps. We shouldn't have to pay for that. They aren't Americans. Republicans understand this and are willing to do something to stop it.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a republican because I feel that money and status should be earned and not just given out. Being a republican means living in a free market and allowing things to play out on their own without big government intervention. I feel that hard work and determination will always win out in the face of what has become a democratic socialist push as of late. When it comes to things like abortion and very narrow topics, I choose to be more reliant on the steadfast elements of being a Republican. Even immigration is so hot topic as of late. But I do believe that we cannot just let everyone in without some sort of merit or pathway to becoming a normal tax paying citizen if they so choose.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I believe in hard work, passion, and doing the right thing for my country. Being a Republican means that you do not accept entitlements or handouts and that you work for everything you have. A Republican loves their country and defends their country against anyone threatening it. I have strong morals and believe in treating others fairly. Republicans have a strong faith and will always take the high road. I do not believe it is Government's responsibility to take care of people and everyone should be treated the same. I do not believe Government should interfere with private business or citizens.

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 Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe that the government should play a bigger role in the lives of American people. We should have more programs to help people succeed, and we should have higher taxes in order to pay for these programs. Also, this party does a better job of addressing environmental, social, and in justice issues. I feel that everyone should have a chance to receive government assistance. It is for these reasons that I more strongly identify with the Democratic Party. So let' get together, give me each other a big hug, find a treat a hug, and let's save the planet together!

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because my values align most with this party. I agree with the Democrats on a wide range of issues like Healthcare, immigration, income inequality, Gun control, and climate change. I used to lean Republican because I grew up in Texas and would always hear the talking points of the right. As I got older, I really started to see the ugliness of the right and the blatant hypocrisy. Even as kids all over the country are murdered in school shootings, they will blame anybody, and refuse to modify the current guns laws. They also deny climate change because of the interests of the oil, and gas companies which contribute to their campaigns. Truly sickens me that they choose profits over lives. I am a Democrat because I care for other people, and hope no one goes without Healthcare in one of the richest countries in the world.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because this party most accurately represents my world view according to the Bible, which is my guide for life. For instance, it is the party that presently is pro life and against abortion, which I believe is murder. It is the most conservative party that is effective in protecting freedom of religion and family values. Currently, the Republican party is standing against socialism and communism and is upholding the Constitution and liberty in general. This party does not promote welfare and income equality, because actually that is not Biblical either. Nowhere in the Bible does it state that the government should take money from the rich by force and give it to the poor. In fact, the Bible promotes capitalism, one example being the verse, he who does not work does not eat. Another example is the conservative stand against illegal immigration and in favor of a wall. This is also Biblical, that it is moral for a country, or even a head of household, to protect itself against outsiders. I personally feel that our Republic is currently in great danger of being destroyed from within and also because of illegal immigation, and I believe that President Trump specifically and a remnant of the Republican party are the only ones standing to protect liberty and the American way of life. I am a strong and proud Republican.