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 abortions should be legal. I believe that a woman has the right to choose what happens to her own body. I also believe that all people, regardless of sexual orientation, should have the same rights when it comes to marriage and health care. I believe that all people are equal. I believe that immigration is a good thing. Immigration strengthens the country. I believe that the government has a responsibility to ensure that those awaiting entry into the country deserve to have clean and hygienic conditions. The environment is one of my major concerns when it comes to politics. I believe in human caused climate change.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in social justice. I want open borders for any person who wants to come here. I am a democrat because America was built on white supremacy and we need to even the playing field for everybody and not just the rich white people. I am a democrat because rich people do not pay their fair share. We need to increase welfare and pass the green new deal to transform America radically. We need to change society so it is not recognizable from the way it exists today. I am a democrat because racism is the biggest problem with this country.
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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I feel the Democratic party has the best interests in mind for our country. Being a Democrat means that I believe that what has made our country great are the people who worked hard. Immigrants for example, have worked very hard and for do little to help make this country great. It takes all kinds of people from all kinds if backgrounds working together to achieve greatness for our country. Being a Democrat also means that I believe those from lower socio- economic backgrounds can rise above their circumstances to achieve many things like a college education. Being a Democrat means that I see makes and females as equals and should be treated as such, fir example equal pay for equal work. Being a Democrat, I have a great interest in ensuring equality for all Americans not just a priveledged few.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because it is the political position that resonates most closely with me. I was raised in a diverse community in California by liberal parents and followed the political doctrine that they themselves followed. As an adult, I am a fairly liberal lesbian who agrees with much the Democratic party has done in recent years. I am a strong advocate for racial, gender, and religious freedom and democracy as well as a proponent for education. I sit on a board for a local nonprofit that is dedicated to eradicating racism and sexism in our society and fully believe in our mission.
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 Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I agree with the views that Republicans affiliate with. Republicans oppose gun control and feel that we should not have stricter gun laws. I agree with this 100%. Everyone has the right to bear arms. Our rights to bear arms as citizens should not be taken away because their are people in the world that misuse guns. Republican party also supports lower taxes, with lower taxes on goods people would have more money in their pockets. This is why I am apart of the Republican party because I agree with the views they affiliate with.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that everyone should have a fair chance to succeed in America. America should not only be for the 1%. There should be opportunities for all Americans to be successful and be able to support their families. America is a melting pot. People of all races, sexual orientation, and age should be included and embraced. Let’s send a message to Washington that white rich bigots do not represent me. Democrats need to unite and stand up for what is right and what we believe in to get this country back on the right track.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the working class deserves far more than we have currently. Democrats authentically care about the daily struggles the average citizen faces, including but not limited to healthcare and education. Democrats understand that collectively if we have compassion for one another's backgrounds, we can help lift one another up. This is especially important during current times, where the upper class continues to grow richer and kick the lower classes while we're already down. Republicans say ""pick yourself up by your bootstraps"", but democrats understand that the context of an individual's background determines whether or not that citizen even has boots to begin with.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I agree with their ideology more so than that of republicans. Democrats are more open to the idea of progressively evolving and equality for all human beings regardless of race and gender. They have always done their best to strive for change, in hopes of helping everyone experience the same rights and prosperity. Democrats may not always be right, but their ideas come from the heart and are always based on a deep desire to help the unfortunate and oppressed people of our nation. This is why I am a democrat and why I will remain a democrat.
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