The Ideological Turing Test

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

I grew up in a fairly large city and with parents who were both moderate Democrats. The schools that I went to were all very liberal in their teachings. Most of my friends are all moderates to very liberal. I live in a very liberal neighborhood in a very liberal city and a somewhat liberal state. Once I reached voting age I felt that the right thing to do was to vote for the candidates that felt the way I did about issues. That happened to be the Democratic Party and while I find myself mostly voting with them, I have on occasion voted for another party.

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

I am a democrat because it is the party that most closely aligns to my beliefs about society and how this country should move forward into the future that is beneficial for everyone. Ideally, I desire a political party that will promote ecological preservation. One that will improve social equality across gender, racial, and sexual orientation lines (among others! Economical equality is important too.) Along that line of thought, the massive inequality in wages needs to be addressed, along with the monopoly of corporations and immense corporate influence in the political sphere today. Now, not all of those things will necessarily be addressed by every democratic candidate, but I believe I have a far better shot at getting at majority of my opinions expressed through this party than any other.

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

Being a Democrat isn't just belonging to a political party, it's also, in part, a way of life. Being a Democrat means you believe in having good values, morals, and strong integrity. You stand up for what's right, you believe in equality & rights for everyone, and you believe in many other fair principles. I'm a Democrat because I believe in fair treatment of all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. I believe you should be able to marry whoever you want without people judging you or telling you that you can't. I'm a Democrat because I believe in equal opportunities for all groups, whether you're rich or poor, white or black, Christian or Atheist, or everything in between. I'm a Democrat because I believe everyone should have economic and financial security, not just the wealthiest top 5% of Americans. The biggest reason why I'm a Democrat is because I believe in morality and being kind to everyone. I believe in being fair, kind, and treating everybody the same.

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

I am a Democrat because I value the harmony of society and the well-being of its people. A society cannot function properly when those who consist of its backbone are constantly put down, undermined, and unappreciated for their work. There will always be circumstances where people are unable to/don't want to contribute to society because of certain circumstances and other factors. However, this stems from the belief that people must contribute to society or else they are freeloaders who don't deserve the benefits of living a satisfactory life. Instead of eliminating those who are freeloading, I believe we should attack the root of the problem by giving them an incentive. Encourage them. Guide them to their steps to opportunity to change their lives. The common misconception of Democrats is that they believe in the unrealistic absolute equality under European socialism and Russian communism. But this is not true: we believe in opportunity for all to be able to obtain work, live an undiscriminated life, and to pursue happiness. Medicare for all, free education, and fixing traditional social views will help those in need. It will give them the chance to control their lives - free of biases from personal beliefs, race, or gender.

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

I am a democrat because I believe that all people deserve equal rights. It is important to me that everyone receives equal opportunities to the best of our ability, and that if some people have less than others that the people with more step up and help those people with less. I think that as a country it is extremely important that we value the needs of people with less, and I think that the richer people are obligated to help those who have less. I also believe that people should be able to make most of their decisions on their own, without lots of governmental oversight.

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

I am a Democrat because I was raised in a democratic family. I believe that economic security should be for everyone and not just the top 5-6% of Americans.I believe in both limited government and limited big businesses. I believe that the government gives money to the rich in ends up costing jobs for the rest of us. I believe in free education. I believe in equal housing. I believe that immigrants should not be separated from their families. So if there is a family coming to the USA, I do not think the children should be split from their families.

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

I'm not going to make some statement about our founding fathers or freedom or amendments or any of the typical things you hear when people start going off about their political beliefs. Yes, I believe in my country. I love my country. I love my freedom and independence and rights. But that's not WHY I'm a Republican. I don't believe that Dems/liberals don't love/appreciate/want the same things. Frankly, I am a Republican on the simple basis of the way the GOP operates. It's not that I believe Dems are looking for handouts or whatever, it's not that I'm of a generation that came from nothing and only got to where I am by pulling myself up by my bootstraps. I just want to live my life. I don't like being neck deep in an internet forum reading about how the world is getting to be more and more Orwellian as time goes on and I don't think people (Dems especially) realize that the GOP is the party LESS LIKELY to make things like that worse. The government should stay out of the lives of civilians, plain and simple. I feel like Dems don't realize that the more the government ""helps,"" the more likely they are to start holding things over Americans' heads. I don't know if I'm saying it right. TL;DR: I am a Republican because I don't want the government in my business any more than they have to be. Nothing comes without costs and be careful what you wish for.

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

My political ideology is related to my religious beliefs. I love Christ. I am a Republican solely because the beliefs of my religion, Christianity, are very similar with what Republicans value. I oppose abortions and gay marriage, for example. I don't agree with some of the basic tenets that Republicans have, but for the most part, I stand for what they stand for. I'm extremely passionate about the topic of abortion. I do not think it's right to murder a child in the womb. I think if a woman chooses to commit this crime, she should go to jail! If Democrats were primarily against abortion, I would probably be a Democrat. My religion defines my life. In the end, I choose my political identity based on which party is most similar to my religious beliefs!

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

I am a Democrat because I believe in most of the ideals that Democrats stand for. Democrats stand for the people. They fight against big business taking over the country and paying unfair wages. They want to make sure that everyone is compensated fairly for their hard work. Democrats want to make sure that the little people have a say in what happens in our country. They want to make sure that people have the resources and help that they need when ever they get into trouble. Sometimes people just need a little extra help to get them back on their feet.

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

We as Republican are liking to save our country from the rest of the world that been walking over us for years. It time that we take back this country and control who has some thing to say about it and how it will be run. Stop sending jobs over sea, stop letting others into the country and start supporting the company in America. Give the company the law to rule as the see so they can better our country and stop giving out hand out to every one under the sun and make them work for it so they care for them self