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 believe in what is right and just. I stand on my convictions and don't let up. I love my president and believe that he is doing everything he can for my country. I oppose gun control. I believe that every citizen deserves the right to bear arms to protect themselves and their loved ones. There's a lot of people in this country who are dangerous to society and can't be trusted. Those are the ones who don't need the guns. I'm a hardworking American and I pay taxes so I should be free to do what I want.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Growing up in a household as an African American my mom was always a Democrat When I actually learned the history about this I basically understood why she was for this political group. As I learned more as I grew up. I could identify myself as one. back in the day, we wast give may opportunities as equals. Everyone should be equal not just based off the color of their skin over those that have views based on being liberal or power hungry. Growing up in school taught me more. How hard civil rights were fought in this country and how much it was opposed. being part of this group means a lot to me because everyone deserves a chance to be somebody in this world without the limitation hold.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because the ideals set forth on being a democrat in resembling who I am. Also, in this strange and obscure place in which we find ourselves in this day in age, I can only say that I am against Trump...therefore, I am a democrat. I do not pit myself against anyone, I do not hold grudges, I only project love. Love for humankind, love for the environment, love for everything. I am therfore anti-Trump. Its a sad world today. Its also a strange place where we live in a society that is rules by ‚'Tweet'. I dont even have a Twitter account. I just concentrate on my life, my community, and my city. Other than that, I am at the point where I don't care any more, who has control, who is right or wrong. I am actually sitting in front of my TV, where MSNBC is always on. John Stewart is speaking because after 18..,EIGHTEEN years of fighting, 911 victims are finally able to exhale and deal with the extraordinary situations that have happened. So many deaths...so many stupid politicians...
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican for many reasons. This country is not a socialist country. The Democrats promise free things to the younger generation free college, free health care. The Democrats think that the government should give you everything and you do not have to work for things. We have failed this generation we have given to much to them and they think the world owes them something instead of having to work for it. The Republicans care for the citizens of the United States and not illegals that are coming over the boarder. There are many citizens of the United States that do not have insurance and the illegals are coming here and getting a lot of free services from the United States that the Democrats feel they should have for free. This is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because i believe in values, morality and equal rights. I believe that the people of the society should be treated equally and fairly, not like republicans who supports the rich people and take higher taxes from poor and middle class people. I believe in justice and equality in all the levels whether it's blue collar or white collar, Black, Hispanic or white. I believe i am a democrat because i believe in diversity, equality and individuals. I am a democrat because i believe in freedom of speech, not only should majority speaks up even the minorities should have full freedom to speak their mind and express their ideas. I am a democrat because i want fair and justice for all the people minorities or majorities, citizen or immigrants. I believe in democrats because this world belongs to each ans every individual who lives in this planet.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I have a strong opinion of things like the right to mandatory free healthcare, the right to make a decision as to whether a person wants to carry a child, and generally people's rights. I also feel that the government should step in more and help the homeless people and the people who are surviving on precious little in this country. There should be aid for the people, rather than big businesses, and the extreme wealthy should be taxed more, to provide for those who are ""stuck"" in minimum wage jobs with no way to build wealth. Clearly there is an imbalance in the country and I feel that Democratic views are simply closer to reaching a solution than are Republicans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I think on the conservative side. I don't believe in government control and subsidies for those who aren't as good off. We are a company of opportunity and a country of patriotism. In the last 50 years or so, some in this country thought they could change our constitution to fit the needs of themeselves. This is not what this country is founded on. There are opportunities to be had but some groups of people think it's easier to just be handed things rather than earn them. Like those who don't even try to get a job, or go to school because something is keeping them from doing so. That is not the case at all. So, I believe in being an opportunist and not a vagrant and will always earn what I do in life, and not worry who is going to do it for me.
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 I believe in egalitarianism, everyone should have equal rights. I think there should be stricter rules on gun control. I believe women should be able to have abortions longer than 8 weeks. I think humans are directly effecting the climate with fossil fuels. I believe there's too many rich people who own much more than everybody else and this is where capitalism is flawed, monopolies are taking over. Bernie Sanders has a spotless past and was even arrested for standing up to school segregation in the 60's. Donald Trump is dividing the country and doesnt care who he offends with his hate rhetoric.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because my religious beliefs are strongly pro-life. We believe that any abortion is a taking of a life. The Republican party is strongly for our beliefs and have accomplished putting conservative judges in positions to help make it more possible to eliminate Roe VS Wade. It is my church's belief that that court case was an abomination on our religious morals and should be repealed. The poor unborn children of our times are being sacrificed for the convenience of abortion, and it has to be a sin. God is the one who creates the magic spark that makes life happen. Abortion is man taking that away.
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