The Ideological Turing Test

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

Why I am a Democrat... I choose to belong to a party of inclusion A party that includes the affluent and the working perspective. A party that looks out for the ""least amoung us"" whether we be old, minority, women, immigrant, sick, children...I am a Democrat because I too believe in the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our nations prosperity.I beleive in a government that enhances the lives of its citizans with affordable health care, cleaner environment, strong living standards, and an innovative educational system. Most of all I am a Democrat because I believe in the will of the people.I am a Democrat because I believe in the lives of the everyday people that make up our country.I am a Democrat because I know Democrats put the people first, and the country is a better place when a Democrat is in office...I believe in a clean environment..Democratic Governor Adlai Stevenson at the 1952 Convention, ""what counts now is not what we are against, but what we are for. Who leads us is less important than what lead what convictions, what courage, what faith - win or lose.I am a Democrat first and foremost because Democrats embrace diversity, equality, and individualism...

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

I am an Republican because I believe the strength of our country lies with the people who has dignity, freedom among other attributes that must be honored. I also believe in equality of our rights as Americans, equality in justice and opportunities to anyone who seize the moment regardless of their beliefs, color of their skin, if their straight, bi-sexual, asexual, or if their capabilities stop them from working as decent Americans. I believe the government must develop an plan to where us Americans should be able to keep majority of the money we earned instead of taxing us. I am an Republican because I love the United States of America and what it stands for and believe in 100%. I AM REPUBLICAN!

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

I am a REPUBLICAN because I value ethics and morals. I believe small and large businesses play a huge role in our society and economics. I like the fact that I can defend my house with lethal force if need be. I think Republicans like myself like to stick to what the country was founded on and the documentation for which it stands. I do not believe in socialism or big government. I am a Republican because I think hard work pays off, while the government should not be responsible for my well being. I strongly believe in the 2nd amendment, because the right to bear arms to overthrow a government was the reason we could keep a well-armed militia. I think our economy runs better when we have a Republican president and a majority in the house and senate.

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

I am a Republican because I believe in low taxes and limited government spending. I think the government should be less involved with the people, and we should have more freedom in business and in life. I think the government should stay out of our affairs, and not impose their views on the people. I am Conservative on issues like abortion, gay rights, and guns. I have a moral code that I wouldn't want to be broken, go to church, and believe in the Word of God. I think people should be free to choose what is right for them as long as they are not hurting anyone else, I do believe in America, and what's best for our country.

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

I support the religious liberties of private businesses to decide which customers they serve, not because I condone discrimination or treating others with anything less than the utmost respect, but because I acknowledge the wishes of those who conscientiously object to religous practices that directly conflict with their own religious beliefs. Just as no one should be mistreated or disrespected in any way for how they identify themselves or how they choose to live their lives, so too should we respect the consciences of all Americans to decide for themselves what religous actions are right, wrong or neutral. This is one of the many reasons I am a Republican.

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

I am a Republican because it is the party that most closely identifies with my beliefs and values as a Christian woman. I believe in I believe in defending our freedoms and property and the right to life .I am a Republican because I know a government's first responsibility is to protect the lives, property and freedoms of its citizens. I support a strong national defense. I believe in National strength and American pride. I am a southern Christian and I was born and raised with Republican views that still hold strong to this day. I will remain a Republican because it stands for who I am.

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

I am a democrat because I care about the well-being of all Americans and not just the white, wealthy, or Christian. This country is going be be facing many new challenges in the upcoming generations that cannot be effectively handled in the traditional Republican way. Being a democrat means embracing diversity not only for people but for ideas as well. The future will need new ideas that challenge the old ways of thinking. Even right now Republican strategies are harming the middle class and poor, only to make the rich considerably richer. The republicans have made a mockery of how a democratic government should be run. They do no listen to everyone's interests and never seek to compromise. Our president has done but lie, divide the country, and play golf during his term. All of this delights republicans. They do not care how harmful any of this is as long as it comes under the guise of ""winning"". We cannot keep this trend going. As an American, I know we deserve better. That is why I choose to be a democrat.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe in the views established by their democracy. They believe in the better good for Americans in our society today. They help to regulate laws that will benefit the people. Through health insurance, protecting rights of individuals, and trying to decrease federal spending, increase job availability, and helping ones in poverty. The are against building the wall to keep immigrants out. They are about everyone getting a chance at a better life, immigrant or not. They stand united where as Republicans want to continue to divide people. Republicans want to only help the rich get richer.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe that people without power need a voice. This country is supposed to represent values of fairness and equality that should be applied to everyone. People that are wealthy, white, and come from privilege have an unfair advantage over those from other segments of society. It is harder for minorities, non-hetrosexuals, and people of lower economic class to to be equally represented in government and business. Being a Democrat is the best way to achieve fairness for everyone because they can influence change from within the government. Without power within government institutions then only a small number of elites will be able to influence laws and regulations which will only benefit themselves.

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

I am a Republican because I believe that the government in the United States has been getting too involved in the people's lives - and that we need less government interference telling us what to do. I believe that too many people in this country are benefiting from the hard working Americans that actually contribute. We have too many people on welfare and receiving social services who can no longer provide for themselves independently, and I think that is sad and terrible. I also think that the Democratic party has become totally corrupt and is moving further and further towards socialism which will lead to our country falling apart unless we do something.