The Ideological Turing Test

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

I am a Democrat because, while I find the two-party system flawed overall, the Democratic party better reflects my values and and, I believe, the principals on which our country was founded. The Republican party seems more and more a group whose main concern is getting all they can in terms of money and privilege, and systematically preventing those they consider undeserving (women, people of color, immigrants, those who practice different religions, and those born less-well-off) from having the same opportunities to succeed. I believe in the ideals of tax-supported services such as infrastructure, education, parks, art, and libraries, rather than considering these ""luxuries"" that only a small percentage can afford. I am a Democrat because I believe in a government where all citizens' opinions count, not only the wealthy or those already in a position of power, I don't believe that the majority of Republicans believe in this, and I believe the division between the two groups is growing wider each day./

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

I am a Republican because I believe in the core values that our great nation was founded upon. I believe in the men and women who fought and are currently fighting for our rights. I believe we're a strong country that is growing stronger under the right direction within our government and due to The White House being led by a Republican again, who can set things straight once more. And I believe that my party upholds the traditional and moral values for the benefit of our country and our society, as well as that they correspond with how I raise my family, and what I want my children to value.

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

I am a democrat because I believe we, as a society are paying too much in taxes and that our taxes need to be reduced. I am a democrat because health, education and the arts are extremely important to my views and important to society. I believe we need to give more to health, education and the arts. We need to help kids be able to attend college without going into thousands upon thousands of dollars in debt. As a democrat, we need to make sure that our homeless have a place to go to for help, we need to take care of our homeless and try to get them off the street. I enjoy the arts, and I believe we need to make sure all kids in the our school system have an opportunity to view and experience the arts, especially to help our children grow up with an open mind.

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

I am a republican because I believe in limited government and personal liberties. I do not think that the government should impede on my personal affairs with rules and regulations. I hold some liberal viewpoints, but how much I value my conservative positions (Such as upholding the second amendment and being pro-life) far outweigh them. I think that life is a gift from God and we should not stray from His message. These days many of our deeply held traditions and values are being attacked by a group of people that do not respect the culture of the United States.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe in equality for all. I believe that all people were created equal and deserve an equal chance at life here in the US. I think we should do more to help immigrants seeking a better life, and that there should be more women and people of color represented in our leadership. I want there to be affordable healthcare available to every citizen, no matter their income level or background. I want the US to be a place of safety and prosperity for people of all genders, sexual orientations and races. I believe the US CAN be a great country, when not bogged down by bigotry and hate.

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

I am a Republican because I have great belief in my Country. I stand behind the Veterans who have fought for my freedoms and thank them for their great sacrifice. I believe that the United States is the greatest country in the world and that here you can accomplish anything. I also believe in my Constitutional rights and refuse to let government take them away from me. The right to bear arms and the flag that waves over this country has been fought for, blood has been shed for and I will defend my Country until my dying breath if need be.

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

I was born and raised in Detroit. My dad worked his whole life in the steel mills and was a union member. I married young but had to work because we have 4 children. Unlike my dad, I found a job at Michigan Bell but we were also unionized and I've been working there for 32 years so far. We were so glad when Obama was elected president because we felt we finally had somebody in the white house who could help us as a whole. He did somewhat but I wish he could have done more before his 8 years were up. I love Detroit and the new things being built here. It's really helping our city come alive after the last 50 years of major problems with industry.

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

I am a democrat because I am a citizen in a country that has the power and resources to help people both domestically and abroad. I am a firm believer that everyone should have the equal opportunity to succeed regardless of sex, religion, race, or other attribute that could be used to discriminate against that person. The core values of the democratic party are to provide the resources people need to get a proper education, medical treatment, and be able to sustain a decent living style. I believe in collaboration and not finger pointing or prejudgment. This is why I am 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.

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

I've identified as a democrat since before I could vote. Coming from a working class, immigrant Italian-American family, we all identified strongly with worker protections and uplifting working-class people. Many of my family members were union members and I can remember as a child being told that democrats supported working people, and republicans supported the bosses. As an adult, I became connected more and more with liberal values as I went through University, and embraced the democratic stance on women's rights, affirmative action and the rights of immigrants. These social issues became more important to me as I went to medical school and saw the rapacious effects of conservative policies on the health of the communities I served.