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 environment is very important. I think that we should definitely be putting more taxes and regulations in place to protect our beautiful home planet. I also think that we should protect our immigrants. We are all created equal and we all deserve a chance in this country. While I do believe we should do what we can to ensure the safety and equality of immigrants, I do still believe we should have some regulations on how they get here. I also believe we should make changes to the healthcare system in our country to make it more affordable to our people. Income inequality has made things very difficult for the lower class.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
Compassionate conservatism works in the best interests for those struggling in America. The more we become dependent on the federal government, the more we frustrate our individual liberties. Instead of the Democrat-style of compassion shown through government handouts we must create an environment that inspires communities and individuals to take advantage of opportunities to improve their condition. Individuals have the power to change, and government can help them lead better lives.Republicans are also best suited to maintain the balance of power between the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Conservative Presidents and Governors nominate, and conservative Senators confirm, good, honest judges who interpret the laws and who do not act like super-legislators from the bench.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in my country and the principles that it was founded on. The United States has been going down hill because of leftists, Democrats, and social justice warriors who continue to encourage degenerate values. We need to go back to our Christian values and care for our own people. Nowadays, we encourage illegal immigrants to cross over into our country and bring violence and drugs with them. They are taking advantage of our systems. Our citizens have gone crazy and continue to defend those that want to harm us. Nowadays even saying something that is not politically correct can end your entire career. We have to cater to minorities and homosexuals. I know for a fact that they get treated better than people like me, who founded this great country. I am sick of it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I have the right to speak freely, to practice my religion, to vote and so on. My responsibility is to help our community and neighborhood make good. I also respect the beliefs and opinions of others. Also, I pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities. I respect and obey the federal, state, and local laws. I raise my voice when needed to help the democratic people and I also participate in political events for helping our community. Nowadays democratic citizens often forgetting their responsibilities, I like to help them by informing them. It makes me feel satisfied.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because: -Republicans believe marriage should stay between a man and a woman. I am old school and do not understand how so many people are so confused about which gender they are and/or so many people liking the same gender. -Republicans do not believe in stricter gun laws. I also believe if everyone had a gun (obviously not children or mentally handicapped) then less violent crimes would occur. I definitely would not rob a bank (for real, I would never) if I believed everyone in the bank had a weapon. -Republicans want to build up our military forces. How can this ever be a bad choice!?! We need to stay the strongest country in the world and one way we do this is making sure we have our military built up and that the military has all the necessary equipment needed to protect our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe the United States is the best country in America and my party stands for this. I believe we have the best interests of the country in mind and put the US first! I also believe that our country has gone too far in the PC culture and needs to get back too traditional grass roots. I think we were at our best when people were more religous and proper. Nowadays people are different genders and everything seems really wrong with the country. This is why I voted for Trump and why I am very happy with where the country is heading.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I hated the way the Republican Party and republicans have changed since Trump. I can no longer associate myself with a party (and by extension, people) that have become so uncaring and brutal. I can no longer support the positions and policies that the Republican Party supports. I'm a democrat because I want to see actual change in the world and in America. I want everyone to have access to healthcare. I don't want children to go hungry or be homeless. I no longer want families ripped apart at the border. I am a democrat because I will no longer be silent against racism, xenophobia, misogyny, or homophobia. I will no longer stand by while my rights as a woman are being quickly eroded away at the state level.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe in bettering our society and progressing it for the future generations. It is important that we teach others to care for our planet and others. I believe that everyone should have a chance at a better life and given the opportunity to be what they want to be. By giving people the ability to have easier access to things we can increase the amount of people who can better society who may have not had the opportunity otherwise. Believing in people to do good for the world and others is important to my beliefs.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in expression, equality and the benefit of my fellow American. It is important to me that I identify as a Democrat because it reminds me of the things I hold close. I feel confident and pride when I tell someone I am a Democrat and interacting with other Democrats, I feel, provides me with a strong sense of community and acceptance. I find that the democratic party is committed to preserving the ideals that I hold close and I feel obliged to show my support to the Democratic party as a way to re-affirm my own morals and beliefs.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I firmly value the beliefs that they put out. I feel that Republicans just want to live in a society where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Being someone from the middle class I want to fight for more equality for everyone no mater your race or social class. Globally I feel that Democrats are more open to conserving and protecting or earth which is a strong feeling of mine as well. They want to be more proactive in trying to stop global warming. Lastly I really don’t like Donald Trump. I feel that he has done a very bad job in running our country and as a democratic I feel like we really need to do our best to get him out of office
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