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 rights of all people no matter the skin color or sexual orientation. I believe that global warming is a man made issue and one that continues to get worse. I believe that we need to work towards establishing universal healthcare in this country as well as working to help combat the wealth inequalities that continue to worsen. I think that the current administration is doing a horrible job in leading the country and that we need to do anything possible to replace the current president. I believe that we are best when we are diverse.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in helping people less fortunate than myself and making sure the environment is one of our top priorities. Many people, especially Republicans do not understand the importance of climate change and the environment. This should be our number one priority and we should do everything we can to promote recycling, green energy, and reduce coal and other ""dirty"" types of fuel. We also have a President that does not care about people of color or people that are less fortunate in our country. We need to make sure the border is open to anyone that wants to come here for a better life. And we need to make sure that minorities, women, and other people of color are taken care of due to our history of racism and misogyny.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equal rights for everyone, no matter what their race is, their gender, their societal class, their nationality, their age. Our government should treat everyone the same and make sure that all people get a fair chance in life. I am a democrat because I believe in a woman's right to choose, same-sex marriage, gun control, the separation of church and state, and fair taxation. I am a democrat because I believe in climate change and the need to do something to save the environment before it's too late. I am a democrat because I believe that people from all walks of life should be welcomed to the United States with open arms. I am a democrat because my party will put the people of this country first.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that climate change is an issue that is important, and is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. The science is out on this issue, and there is no denying that humans are contributing to this change. I am actually part of the progressives who want the Green New Deal to be passed. I am also voting for Andrew Yang because he has plans to pass medicare for all, a universal basic income, and his views on human centered capitalism. I feel he is the most logical and factually based person for the job, and I'm actually pretty excited about a potential Asian as president, as I love the Asian Culture as a whole.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because their values and ideas are usually consistent with my own. For example, a democrats position on policies, such as healthcare, pro-life/pro-choice, gun control, the environment, and the wealth distribution, will usually align with my own. I believe that healthcare should be universal and no one should fear going bankrupt and losing everything because of medical issues. I believe a woman should have a choice when it comes to abortion. I believe in stricter gun control laws. I believe that more should be done to protect the environment. I believe that more should be done to address the wealth gap in this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
i AM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE i believe in the principles of liberty, individualism, freedom of speech, freedom to pray openly and follow the word of god how i choose when it doesnt affect anyone else, because the world responds to strength and self-determination not cooperation and mob rule. because the world has reached a point where we are so free to go, say, be, or do anything that we can which is causing the moral decay of society and the erosion of all traditional societal constructs and boundaries that held our society together to where nothing makes sense or can be defined by any term so much as long as it excludes something else.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a a Republican because I am not a Democrat or a Liberal. As I grow older, my feelings and positions on many issues change, and some strengthen. I am someone who struggled with infertility for over nineteen years. Therefore, my position on abortion is quite firm. There are so many families who want babies desperately, with no way to have one. Why kill an innocent baby just because it's parents were careless? That child could have a loving family waiting for it. I also was taught to work hard and earn your living. I have a job that I enjoy for the most part, that pays a decent wage, so I can have a home and a car and food on my table. That's my responsibility, not someone else's. I shouldn't have to pay for someone else's food or home or car of phone, just because they don't want to work. I also believe in following the law. I am all for LEGAL immigration, but if you come here illegally, you should be shipped right back to where you came from, no questions, and no exceptions.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I strongly believe in limited government and personal freedom. This country was founded so people could pursue their dreams and not be encumbered by rules or government. This applied to who your worship, what you said, where you could assemble and your ability to own private property. While I do not agree with the Republicans on everything, they are the party the best protects those freedoms. Today, progressives are not for speech (unless it what they agree with it) and they enjoy taking away private property or forcing people to buy things they think are needed. They also like to prevent people from buying certain things. Republicans talk about less spending and less taxes more so than the other party but neither do a good job of reducing spending. The Republicans are far form perfect but they represent my values more so than others.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe to help people in disadvantaged circumstances. Therefore I do not support the idea of building a wall on the Southern border. The world has always seen the United States as a big brother figure that helps the oppressed. This will no longer be the case if we keep turning our back on people who seeks refuge and chance to make a better life for themselves in our country. We can not keep treating them the way we do when they come across our border. Having them live in very over crowded detaining centers or separate young kids from their parents. It is in humane to say the least, we have to show these people that we do care.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe the society we live in today is unfair, and unjust. I think that Capitalism has run amuck, and is being manipulated by those already in power. The basic principals of capitalism are good, but we need to figure out a way to make it work for everyone, and not just the elite. We need to find a way, so that every American has a chance at living a good life, without having to worry about decent housing, medical expenses, and being able to provide for their families. The gap between the poor and the super rich is only growing, and we need to find a solution to this. Not only for us, but for the future of our country.
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