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…”
To me being a Democrat, means that I believe all Americans deserve economic security and not just the very, very small minority of Americans. I am a Democrat, because in my opinion the government should not give free money to rich to encourage them to add more jobs, because usually the government money disappears without desired outcome, more jobs, occurring. I am a Democrat because I believe in free competitive economic markets for small, local business owners and not just super large corporations. I am a Democrat, because I want all Americans to have access to a competent health care system, and families should not have to fear going to the MD, because of the extremely high costs if they do not have health insurance. We should offer health insurance to all Americans at a very reasonable cost, based on income. As a Democrat I believe in the family, no matter how the family is defined. One parent, same sex parents, and the families should have strong, safe public schools to send children to, improved day care programs for their children while parents are at work. As a Democrat, I believe in social responsibility and global warming must be examined in an effort to maintain human, plant and animal life. We waste too many of our resources. As a Democrat, I would like to see very few people in prison related to drug use, and see those people in rehab centers. Only violent offenders should be held in jail or prison, and they should have education and jobs to do while in prison in order to enhance their life and surroundings when released back into society. I am a Democrat because I believe all of our actions impact others, so we must think before acting and support each other in many ways.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I agree with the political parties stances on economic growth and societal issues. I believe in order to make our country great again we must create jobs for American workers here at home and stop outsourcing jobs to immigrants and other countries. We need to focus on bettering our country and making new jobs for our citizens in able to fix the economy here in the USA. As a republican I feel we need better affordable health care for all our citizens in our great nation. We need to tax the income of people that make millions a year and use this money towards affordable housing and education for our children and our citizens.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Being a Democrat is an important part of my identity as an American. I believe in the democratic system as the only way to govern this country.. We are all immigrants from other countries and as such we identify as Americans. It is only right to show dignity to all races, gender and beliefs as equal. When we try to separate us as individual groups there is no unity. A women should have the right to do what she fells is right for her body. Black people are being persecuted for there skin color in all walks of life. There is a stigma that they are low class citizens that can't be treated as whites in our society. If these concepts don, change in the future we are doomed to fail as a united nation..
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I value diversity and see it as a trait that strengthens our nation. Learning from other cultures and embracing differences is what makes America great. But to me it's more than just throwing around politically correct terms; it's about practicing what you preach. Listening to our neighbors, regardless of their ethnic background or political affiliation, enables us all to be better Americans by seeing things threw their eyes. I feel I am part of my party's silent majority. If we intend to keep our party alive and inclusive of America's Heartland. And we must demand a return to civility by both Democrats and Republicans alike. We need to work together as a team, one of my favorite acronyms, Together Everyone Achieves More.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe the society we live in today is unfair, and unjust. I think that Capitalism has run amuck, and is being manipulated by those already in power. The basic principals of capitalism are good, but we need to figure out a way to make it work for everyone, and not just the elite. We need to find a way, so that every American has a chance at living a good life, without having to worry about decent housing, medical expenses, and being able to provide for their families. The gap between the poor and the super rich is only growing, and we need to find a solution to this. Not only for us, but for the future of our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I strongly believe in people. This means that I am passionate about healthcare for all. I believe that the middle class is what keep America strong. Worker rights are of the upmost importance to me. I stand for for rights for all people not just the rich. I am a democrat because I believe everyone should have access to higher education and a good paying job. I am a democrat because I think that no family should have to decided between putting food on the table and buying their children medicine. And most importantly I believe everyone should be treated fairly because they are also my brothers and sisters. This means that I want fair and compassionate treatment of illegal immigrants. These are only some of the reasons why I am a democrat. In sum I am a democrat because I support the average person.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe where they stand on the issues. A Republican believes in less government and less governmental control over our lives. They believe in less business regulation and less taxation which stifles economic growth. Republicans also take a strong stand on supporting law enforcement, and our military. Their belief is peace through strength. I am a Republican because I do believe American citizens should be first and receive benefits over those who are here illegally. I also believe that jobs should remain here in the States and companies should not outsource their jobs overseas or move their plants overseas which would cost many jobs here in America. I support the Republican viewpoints which uphold our Constitution and our Amendments.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is the only major party standing up for justice and human rights. It is the only major party that is inclusive and believes in the most important issue facing humanity, which is climate change. I am a Democrat because we do not give lip service to human rights, believing the only people who deserve them are white, middle class people and fetuses. We believe that everyone is entitle to basic human dignity. We don't believe the best answer to strength is a bloated military and wars based on lies. We believe that health care is a human right. We believe that children should never be separated from their parents and placed in cages. We believe it is a crime that the people of Flint do not still have decent drinking water. We believe that Black lives matter and gay and trans people should have every right that every other American has. We believe in the separation of church and state and that too many unqualified people are in political office and have received political appointments. We believe the current president is a disgrace to the nation and the world and is a criminal. And finally, we believe that elections should be won by those who have the best ideas, not won by gerrymandering, voter suppression and fake news.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in freedom. This country was founded on immigrants fleeing unfavorable situations in order to live a life free of restrictions and oppression. I believe all people have the right to live their lives in a way which makes sense to them personally. No one has the right to tell another person what to do or how to do it. I also believe in continually growing in liberation and evolving as a species into the next exciting and prosperous avenues ahead. I believe in strong government and take pride in voicing my strong opinions to affect change.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in the freedom of speech. I was actually a Democrat during the Obama years but I changed because of all the problems they created. As a Republican, we make a difference, we do not make excuses. We do not place blame on anyone. We take responsibility to change whatever is broken. We work together for America and its values of what it was founded on. Everyone is treated equal and there is actually everybody working together and not against each other to make sure the laws are addressed, as were set by our predecessors.
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