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 the principles in the economy and in everyone associated to the democratic group. I believe in free enterprise systems for the working and the middle classes. I believe in limited government and limited big business. Government should reward businesses only after they have created jobs for the American people. I believe in personal responsibility and social responsibility. I believe no one should be homeless, abused, or neglected regardless of the causes. Prisons should be for violent offenders, not drug addicts. I believe each person, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation deserv3es equal respect and equal rights to pursue a meaningful life.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I still believe in what makes my country great. I do not wan to be a Democrat because they just pretty much destroy one another. I want to work with others to make this country great again. I believe in values and traditions. I support my troops. I stand for my rights in spite of what the masses might think of them in social media. I may not like everything my President says or does but I support him and want him to do good for this country and it's people. I will fight for my rights.!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I have strong beliefs that when it comes to paying taxes both the rich and the poor should have to pay those taxes equally. I oppose the gun laws as anyone should be allowed to carry and obtain a weapon as I support the right for everyone to be able to defend themselves without penalty. When it comes to voting for new politicians and others at the polls I strongly support showing Identification when voting as I think proving your identity will stop any type of election fraud that could possibly occur. I also believe in smaller governments with less responsibilities as opposed to larger governments with too many responsibilities.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I stand by smaller government. I stand by the Constitution. I believe in a free people of all races with free speech and free markets. I believe in woman's rights but not abortion on demand, as you wish on your whim. There needs to be restraint on this issue. I stand by the importance of a controlled legal immigration system. I stand for environmental issues getting resolved. I believe in hard work, getting things done, clearing the smoke and getting to work, not just talking about and pushing blame or pointing fingers when things are going wrong. I am a Republican because it is patriotic, it is the party of the fair, strong, admirable, informed, hardworking and courageous people. .
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because of the values the Republican party backs. My personal beliefs, religious beliefs, and personal values align with the Republican party, and this party is one that I am able to stand behind with a clearer conscious than being with the Democratic party. More specifically as a Christian, values and stances from the Republican side align with my religious beliefs - one strong one being pro-life, which is something I personally feel very strongly about. Growing up, I had to learn what I personally stood for and from there listened to each side to make the best decision on what to label myself, which comes out as more things in common with the Republican side than the Democratic side by a huge amount.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support equal opportunity for all Americans., regardless of age. sexual orientation or race. I support social justice. Most of my friends are Democrats and we can really talk about issues all together. We stand up for civil rights. I think I really wanted to be a Democrat when John F. Kennedy was in office. He really got my attention. Democrats fight everyday to pass important reforms. I feel that the Democrats really know what is right for our country. They care about the American people and have their best intrest at heart. I believe that I will always be a Democrat because I truly agree with them in what they want for all Americans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe in a government that helps the lives of all citizen and even immigrants with affordable health care, green clean air, sustainable situations, strong living standards,and a futur modern educational system. I am also believe in abortion, free care, snd i welcomed everywhere from all parts of the world. i am not afraid of a mixed culture. I am not afraid of loosing my indentity. I believe in diversity and equality. I believe in ideals and goals. We put americans first, and also think that america should and would be a better place with a strong democrat in office.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Because I am a Democrat, I believe in the United States there should be equality for all people, not dependent on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I believe there should be more federal government influence enabling opportunity and equality, more taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, more government control to stabilize the economy, decreased government spending including the military and more spending on social and community programs. I believe in foreign policies based on diplomacy rather than military force, more environmental protection, government-controlled universal health care programs, more gun control, reformed immigration laws, and protecting a woman's right to access to abortion.. .
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe we have spent too many years focusing outward and ignoring our own selves in the process. In order to try and appease the rest of the world, we have undermined our own values and what made this country great initially. While the rest of the world continues to focus on itself, we have modified and degraded our beliefs to appear more compatible with their needs. The problem with this approach is we believe the rest of the world will be satisfied but we know that will never be the case. We will be continuously asked to change our values and beliefs while they refuse to do so in the name of religion and culture.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the party's philosophical backings and conservative approach to managing governmental affairs. I believe that the Republican's commitment to stimulating economic growth is one of the greatest sources of strength for the country. Having a strong economy enables the US to help both its own citizens as well as contribute to the safety of the rest of the world. Republicans are also committed to having a strong military presence as well as secure national boarders. I believe in this because the safety and security of the US is of paramount concern given the numerous anti-american actors who have eyes set on bringing down the US.
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