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 it is morally right to be. It is the responsibility of all those better off to provide for those less fortunate while realizing a level of economic equality, as well as social equality, that we should all be striving for. Helping your fellow man in times of need does not make him less likely to want to work nor does it lessen his ambition. Building a better world together is how it is truly done, not tearing each other down and the few thriving off the backs of the many. Only when we acknowledge that we all have a right to be here and contribute something to the greater good do we start to move things in the way they need to be headed, forward.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in equality. I believe that we should not be putting children in concentration camps because of our batshit insane president. I believe that every race, gender, etc should have equal rights and not be discriminated for how they look or who they are. I am a democrat because I don't believe in people in difficult economic situations having to choose between being able to pay for healthcare or dying. More than anything though I am a democrat because I find it impossible to look at the crazy bullshit that republicans do and think that it's ok.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that we, as a society, have moral obligations to each other, to future generations and to ourselves to make the world the best possible place for us. I believe in progress and moving society forward for everyone not just a select few. I believe everyone should have an equal chance to succeed without institutions steeped in racism, sexism and other bigotries standing in their way. I believe a person should define themselves as they see fit with regards to gender and sexuality. I believe it is governments' job to steer people along the path to progress through funding of programs and through the funding of learning and research.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I am progressive. I believe in social and economic equality. I support equal rights for all humans regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, etc. I believe in helping those who are less fortunate by providing them with basic needs so that they have equal opportunity to succeed. Everyone has a right to equal opportunity, a liveable wage, healthcare, and a discimination free society. In addition, I do not support the Republican party for several of the same reasons. Its leaders represent bigotry and its policies are designed to support only the top 1% of earners and those with high status in society.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that this Party is most closely aligned with my personal beliefs. Democrats are willing to stand up for what is right, even if it means calling out those in their own party and holding them accountable. This is a trait that is sorely lacking on the Republican side. Democrats believe that everybody is created equal and they fight tirelessly to pass laws and legislation that protect and better the lives of the working class. Democrats know that working with allies is the single most important thing that we can do as a country to keep our country and people safe. They understand that having a good stock market doesn't mean much to the average joe that has to work two jobs to keep food on the table and who don't own stock. They believe that everybody should have access to healthcare and they understand that people who have healthcare are generally healthier which in turn keeps healthcare costs down. I work for a health insurance company and this is something that is deeply personal to me because I understand why they want to insist on making sure that people have healthcare. They get that by discriminating or wanting to go back in time that we are creating an atmosphere that is ripe for violence and only makes the issue worse. I am a democrat because I care about people. All people and I feel that the Republican party has changed into something that is unrecognizable and something that will have impacts that are felt for many years to come.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe that abortion is wrong. I believe that life starts in the womb and that performing abortions should be banned because it kills the baby and can hurt the mother. I believe that this is a very important issue because children are dying and these procedures are unsafe and harmful for everyone involved. Other stances I hold dear to me are that there shouldn't be gun control. I believe that I should be able to own whatever I want to own and that the government should not have a say in what I own. I have the right own my guns under the condition and it bothers me that anyone would try and take that away from me.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because my beliefs line up more closely to Republican beliefs. I do not think that the direction that Democrats are currently moving towards will keep our country successful. Therefore, current Republican beliefs on the economy, immigration, infrastructure, the environment, abortion, trade, etc. are more in line with my own personal beliefs. It also appears that the party that is more realistic in understanding the detrimental effects of the current ideology on 'free' education and medical insurance would be Republican, in my opinion. So, even though I may not appreciate the party leaders not always being reasonable and fair in their dealings with each other, I to date remain Republican as this party is currently the most 'intelligent' in its policies, in my personal opinion.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I care about the environment. Climate change is a real threat to the world we all share and we need to take steps to curtail it. There are many options to tackle this issue, ranging from Carbon Taxes to investment in renewable energies. Personally I am a fan of the second option as I believe we aren't doing enough as a country to invest in new renewable energy technology. Instead of relying so heavily on coal and oil, continually propping these industries up with government subsidies we should turn our attention to other viable options to build a better future for all Americans. After all, we've always been at the forefront of technology, we should be doing the same for energy.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that we, as humans, should take care of, not only other humans, but also the planet. I believe the rights of people are more important than profits. I believe every human has a right to be treated with dignity. I believe healthcare is a right for everyone, not just the rich. Someone shouldn't die because they couldn't afford to go to the doctor. That is just unbelievable in this day and age. I believe that we can all work together to improve living conditions for ourselves and others. Finally, I am a Democrat because I believe we are the only hope for saving the planet.
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.
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