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 Republican because…”
I am a republican because I am a very patriotic person. I do not believe in Socialism, as the Democrats do. I do not believe that we should let illegal people enter our country and then pay for their health insurance, while I work my butt off and have to pay for my health insurance, and I'm a true American. I believe that Republicans are doing great with the economy right now, but if the democrats take over, they'll reverse all of the regulations that Trump took away that are making our economy so great. Plus, the democrats will open the borders, let illegals in and then raise everyone's taxes to pay for free benefits for illegals.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because the ideals set forth on being a democrat in resembling who I am. Also, in this strange and obscure place in which we find ourselves in this day in age, I can only say that I am against Trump...therefore, I am a democrat. I do not pit myself against anyone, I do not hold grudges, I only project love. Love for humankind, love for the environment, love for everything. I am therfore anti-Trump. Its a sad world today. Its also a strange place where we live in a society that is rules by ‚'Tweet'. I dont even have a Twitter account. I just concentrate on my life, my community, and my city. Other than that, I am at the point where I don't care any more, who has control, who is right or wrong. I am actually sitting in front of my TV, where MSNBC is always on. John Stewart is speaking because after 18..,EIGHTEEN years of fighting, 911 victims are finally able to exhale and deal with the extraordinary situations that have happened. So many deaths...so many stupid politicians...
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I flipped a coin when I was of voting age in order to register with a party in Oregon for primary voting privilege. I married and my husband had not re registered when he moved, but was also a registered Republican, in order for our household to have a vote in both major parties for primary purposes, we decided to flip a coin for who would be a Democrat and who would be a Republican. Heads was assigned Republican and tail assigned Democrat, I was the flipper so Dean picked, and chose Tails. He registered as a Democrat and I remained a Republican. We both were more moderate than anything.
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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that we, as humans, should take care of, not only other humans, but also the planet. I believe the rights of people are more important than profits. I believe every human has a right to be treated with dignity. I believe healthcare is a right for everyone, not just the rich. Someone shouldn't die because they couldn't afford to go to the doctor. That is just unbelievable in this day and age. I believe that we can all work together to improve living conditions for ourselves and others. Finally, I am a Democrat because I believe we are the only hope for saving the planet.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because that it how I was raised. I was taught to believe in American values and traditions. I believe in less government and more power kept in the hands of the people. I believe that this is a Christian nation. I believe that everyone should pull their own weight, and people who want to come to this country need to earn their way and not depend on hand-outs. I believe that family comes first. I fully support our leaders and our military. I believe that if you work hard, you will succeed, and if you don't want to work, you shouldn't depend on taxpayers to take care of you.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the principles of the Republican Party align with my beliefs. I am pro-life, pro-marriage, and believe in the limited government our founding fathers had ordained. I am very grateful for the opportunities this great country has given me. It is the party of freedom. Democrats have opposed civil rights every step of the way whether in terms of racial inclusion or woman's suffrage. Our first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, passed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves. After opposing this legislation, Democrats opposed the integration of freed slaves through Jim Crow laws and also by pandering to white nationalist or the Ku Klux Clan.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe allowing the public to shape our government based on our experiences and beliefs. In politics, I feel that no other person is capable of representing the public view as a whole unless they have actually lived in the same circumstances as the people of the public. I feel that democratics lack in this area because they don’t know what it’s like or even care to get the true perspective of the average individual who’s living in the circumstances. I believe in being a republican because I also am a representation of my people and my communities.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because of my view on abortion. I am pro-life and believe that all babies deserve a chance to have a life. Another reason I am republican is my view on stronger border laws and stronger immigration laws as too many immigrates are coming into the country illegally and taking up resources that should be going to American citizens that are already struggling, like homeless people or people struggling to find a job. Another reason I am republican is because of my view on the death penalty. I believe that it is good as it punishes people that need to be severely punished that way, and can help make room for more criminals that are coming in.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in the constitution, and freedom. I think we have to get a grip on our immigration laws and people have to come here legally. We should have a secure border to get out drugs and guns and the asylum process should be overhauled and more funding put into border security and Detention Centers, ICE and the police. We should have the right to bear arms. I also think their should be certain restrictions on abortion especially when it comes to 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions. We have sonograms that can see inside and women and what the baby looks like.
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