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 that the work that has been done to keep americans struggling in ways that are often disregarded as being unimportant is hurting America as we speak. Things like equal pay and the right to vote are just cream of the crop. We are moving in a direction that values women and people of color and people of different religions all around mor ethan ever. I cannot condone the behavior of the republicans that continue to manipulate and use the backs of hard working americans to further their agenda. What about our agenda. We need to feel like we are apart of america and it just hasn't felt that way. Wall street and friends are all making a profit off of us. Spiritually we are dead. We no longer know who we are as a people any more and now its limiting our growth.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because as flawed as this party is, it best represents that which I value in my government, namely, human rights and a sense of fair play. The Democratic Party is actively involved in civil rights, help for the impoverished, decent education for all, and decent health care for all. I value these issues above all else. In today's society, there is too much privilege, and not enough done to level the playing field. I believe the Democrats are far more likely to equalize conditions and treatments of all citizens. I also believe that, at the very least, Democrats will prevent social and economic disparity from continuing or getting worse.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the strong foundations and morals this country was founded upon. The GOP, or Grand Old Party, represents the strengths and values that formed this great nation. A sense of pride, a strong sense of community and working together as one, and building strong economical cores are the qualities that started this great nation, and these are the same important qualities that will help it continue to thrive into the future. I am so proud to be a Republican. We strive for greatness not for ourselves, but for everyone in this great country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
i am a democrat because i believe that all people have certain rights. Some of them are free healthcare, free college, all illegal immigrants are people and should have the same rights as any other american. they should have the right to free healthcare and should be able to live in the usa unless they have commited a crime in the usa. All americans should have the right to a free college education if they wish to have one and should have access to free health care for them and their families. Democrats treat people much better than republicans. We are for the working people.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a Republican because I believe in American exceptionalism. I believe in tradition, American tradition, and I believe that we, as a country, must stay true to what made us great in the first place. So when I see people clamoring for equality for all, it makes me think that they don't believe in the American ideals of excellence, and working you way to the top through hard work. Instead it makes me think that what they want is handouts. They want to be paid for little effort. They want others' hard earned money to pay for their lifestyle. And more often than not, people like that, who don't abide by the American ideals of hard work are Democrats. Not all of them, sure, but enough that I feel that the Democratic party is disloyal to America and the truth of this country. That's why I'm a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in core values that many republicans believe in. I fall on the conservative side of many things on the political spectrum. I believe in a strong sense of god and I approve of many political ideologies such as immigration, healthcare and economics that fall on the conservative side of the spectrum. This does not mean I do not think all democrats or people that believe in liberal politics are idiots as I think there needs to be balance for democracy to work. We need to follow policies that are moderate but leaning a little bit towards conservative politics.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because almost all of my family are Democrats themselves; I'm only someone who is loyally following in their footsteps in that aspect. That being said, I don't think I'm a very strong Democrat in the slightest; I have trouble forming my own opinions on issues as opposed to following that which everyone else around me thinks of said issue, and I don't like being challenged on the grounds of my opinion being seen as right or wrong in the eyes of other Democrats or those on the opposite side of political views. But I am slowly learning how to be my own person.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in doing things right and not judging people because of their preferences I'm for the middle and low class people to make sure everyone is able to get what they need to live a comfortable life no matter what their stance on the financial ladder is because it's all about making sure the US people, the American people are set for living in the greatest country in the world on planet earth. We just want to make sure people are doing good in that. I think everyone deserves to be given a chance
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because of the party's commitment to take care of the military. While war or national defense is not something most Americans want to think about, it is necessary and important. Our soldiers need to be cared for here and abroad the the Republican party is supportive of such a stance. I also believe that while war is terrible is is important that America take responsibility for helping to quash human rights violations and mass murder. if the US had entered into several conflict at earlier times many atrocious acts could have been avoided around the globe. Millions may hap.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Repuublican because I believe marriage is a sacred institution set up by God. From the beginning of time, marriage has been between a man and a woman. That is the way God hadordained it in the beginning and until now. I am a Republican because I believe in the sanctity of life. God is the one who forms us in our mother's womb. Who are we to choose to abort this innocent life that God has made? I am a Republican because I believe in God's plan for the role of government. God's plan was that government provide order and execute justice. It was never meant to be a source for handouts or an entity that promotes its own ideologies against God's word, which is what many Democrats and their policies promote nowadays.
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