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 social responsibility of one person to another and to society as a whole. I believe the government has a role in making sure people are provided for, and that role should be large as it is a mean to ensure people in society are cared for. I believe in the spread of wealth and that wealth in society should be used for common goods, i also think more government and social influence are a good way to understand what is best for our society. That also reflects in the process of asking for opinion and approval of others in order to make the best decision for the collective group as a whole.
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 everyone living in the United States to be here regardless of where they came from or their status. I believe everyone in our country should be provided with a living wage and universal healthcare and that those with the most wealth should contribute more to ensure those at the bottom receive these things. I oppose fascism of all kinds and will stand up to anyone who promotes it and discrimination against those in the LGBTQ, immigrant, and other minority communities. I believe it is my job to support candidates that will work toward removing bigots and fascists from office and making sure that people like Trump never are in office again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I get mad at Republicans easily. I personally go to church every Sunday. And the church is very far and I don't really have a car. It takes hours to travel to the church via public transportation. I set a goal to be faithful in my faith, but I also set a goal to make enough money for living. I have a friend who is a Republican, who owns a car, and who promised to give me a ride on last last Sunday, but when the Sunday comes, he never showed up, and he never answered his phone. I hate people who do not keep their promises, and he totally lost my trust on him by doing this. The fact that he is a Republican really bugged me (I did not know he is a Republican until next week), and I just can trust him anymore. In fact when he shares his thoughts in Sundays, he is very opinionated towards his political view, making everyone in the room feels uncomfortable. I totally look down on him now. And we had a debate last Sunday after church about the presidential election in 2020, and we both got really irritated after the discussion. I don’t think it is a good way to spend Sunday like that! I kind of associate him with all the Republicans, which makes me kind of afraid of making new Republican friends in the future. Now I have always to ask beforehand is a person a Republican or not before really getting to know them.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I see America as the ""land of opportunity"" for each of its inhabitants. For centuries, people have come to the U.S. to better their lives, often escaping persecution or horrendous conditions. If we continue to look out for everyone, we can utilize the different strengths that each culture adds to our nation, making us stronger, overall. While we have made many great strides, there is still progress to be made, ensuring groups of all backgrounds have an equal chance to succeed; namely women, immigrants, minorities, LGBT and any persons that may come from an impoverished background.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I am a conservative and I believe in traditional values such as hard work, perseverance, determination and respect. I am pro-life,pro-gun ownership, and I am against illegal immigration. I believe that if one works hard enough, without accepting assistance from the government, then anyone can become a success. I am also a Republican because I believe that traditional values lead the way for a better and more successful world. I believe that the freedoms of this country are important and worth fighting for. I am a Republican because I know that the rights that I have as an American citizen were fought for by people like me and they are written in the Constitution. I am proud to be an American and I voted for President Trump. Make America Great Again!!!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe that the federal government should do more to help the American people. Government is the solution to solving almost all of the problems facing the country. The government should give more money for welfare in order to help people who are on welfare. The government should give more money for Medicare in order to help people who are on welfare. The government should give more money for education in order to help teachers, and to help students in school. Also, I am a DEMOCRAT because I support liberal causes. I am pro-choice on abortion. I am for gay marriage. I am for implementing more taxes on the rich people in our country. I am against the National Rife Association. I am against capital punishment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe strongly in the values of our country. I believe the United States of America is founded on strong principles and democratic values that still hold up today. I am proud of what our country stands for and take great pride in honoring our veterans in the military and police forces across the country. These honorable men have given up so much so that we can enjoy the freedom that we have. The founding fathers of our country fought to give us our freedom and we need to protect and defend against anyone who tries to take it away.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that sustainability should be a primary focus when making any decision. Our environment is fragile and we are approaching, if not already past, a tipping point. I tend to lean towards liberal decisions when confronted with decisions. I believe that the government needs to be involved more closely with social welfare programs and economic issues. I believe in civil rights for all people, separation of church and state, and believe in gun control (I do not want guns to be taken away from citizens, ever, however there should be more regulation). I also do not believe in unilateralism or isolationism. Dealings with foreign countries should be handled through international institutions.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I agree with their ideology more so than that of republicans. Democrats are more open to the idea of progressively evolving and equality for all human beings regardless of race and gender. They have always done their best to strive for change, in hopes of helping everyone experience the same rights and prosperity. Democrats may not always be right, but their ideas come from the heart and are always based on a deep desire to help the unfortunate and oppressed people of our nation. This is why I am a democrat and why I will remain a democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Hello I am a democrat because of a lot of reasons first I think this country has been a mess since president Trump has been in office .I don't believe we need a criminal as our president. I believe in the equality of all people, regardless of their race and he is a racist. I want health care to be free for everyone and I also think women have a choice to have an abortion at any term it's there body. Also what he want to do to immigrant is so wrong lock them up like animals let them get the care they need and we should take all the walls down.
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