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 Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in old-fashioned values for the United States of America. Our country needs to return to the days of hard work and individual responsibility. These days, the United States is full of people looking for handouts without putting forth any effort themselves. I worked hard for what I have and I don't appreciate having to give it away to lazy slackers. This country also needs to secure its borders so that the stream of illegal aliens is stopped. America is for Americans. Only citizens of the United States should live here and pay their dues, like I do. Hopefully the United States can get back on track and shape up.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I have knowledge that our so called leader is not doing his job. He makes false statements about his financial situation. I believe that all people should be rewarded for being in this country. We should help all of the oppressed people and the people with more than their fair share of the money can help more. If more people would voice their opinion about the wall that Trump wants to build we would not even have to put up with the ridiculous notion. More people like teachers also need to be compensated better and have more benifits. I miss Obama!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I am a socially conscious citizen who cares for our society and environment. I know that the climate crisis is real and that we have to make drastic changes if we are to survive it. People in our country are struggling and their government should be set up to help them and not the super-rich corporations and the one percent. Along with climate change we must also address the insane amounts of plastic pollution killing our oceans and wildlife. As a Democrat I feel deeply about the rights of any marginalized person in our society and think our government should be set up to protect their rights and overcome their adversity.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican Party and Republicans in general are closely aligned with my political and moral values. I think our nation has gone far too far to the left and it is time we reign things back in. We have lost our moral compass with all the things the liberals are pushing on us. I am a strong conservative and as a general rule, Republicans are conservative. Although, I wish that President Trump would do less tweeting, I sincerely hope that he is elected for second term, and I will certainly vote for him. It would be amazing to see how much we could have accomplished if the Democrats had worked with the President to guide our nation in the direction it needs to go. In spite of the constant bashing by Democrats, President Trump has delivered more positive things for the USA than any president in my life time.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I don't like people of color. I don't want to pay for sick people's health care. I want to invade their privacy by deciding what they do in their beds. I'm a gigantic hypocrite with no feelings.I also like presidents that sexually assault women. Cheat on their wives separate times. I also like my presidents to pay off pornstars so they keep their mouths shut. I also like my presidents to go bankrupt and not pay their taxes. I also like my Republican presidents to take the word of a Russian dictator.Also Presidents that don't care about the planet
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in freedom and personal responsibility. I believe that we have right to defend ourselves from enemies domestic and foreign. I believe that we as an individual have a right to the pursuit of liberty and property. I believe that being part of this party creates values to protect and the restore the American Dream. I believe that building our strength as a nation is what is need to lay the foundation for the future of our children. I have pride in myself and believe that under this leadership he will help us soar to new heights, making this nation great again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because it is what my parents were any I like their views on two different matters. I chose this reluctantly cause the other option has become so much more corrupt. I think that pro life is the way to go and it is the only thing that makes sense to me. I dislike the republican party, but I had to choose it cause the other option just did not make any human sense to me and it seemed like a reach to be a part of something that disregarded the experience we all have as humans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because some people have a hard life and aren't able to move up in the world and improve their lives, and others are born with or have more and they become very successful. I believe if you have more or have been given more you should give more to others so they they can also be successful. It seems fair to give to help others so everyone can be equal. Equality is something that is a right given to everyone and to make everything fair, people who make or earn more should pay more in taxes to help those who don't make as much or aren't as successful as they are. Being a Democrat lets me bring this about just to give others a sense of justice in a system that seems to be against them and holds them back.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I love America. I love the constitution. This is the greatest country in the world and Donald Trump is the greatest president in history. We really are MAGA! Democrats are destroying this country with their welfare state policies and open borders. I want to help other countries, but we have to take care of ourselves first. America first! My taxes are already too high because of welfare policies that give food stamps to people who don't want to work and my wages never go up because of illegals flooding the job market with cheap labor. I am also a republican because I want to protect our free speech and right to bare arms. The founding fathers gave us these rights as our first two rights, and we can't let anyone take them away from us. #MAGA #WWG1WGA
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a republican because I Believe in traditional American values. I believe that religion is the fabric that holds this country together and should be cherished as such. I believe we have to speak against liberal agendas to hold tightly to our American traditional beliefs and not be threatened by those trying to destroy us. I'm a republican because I believe it's important to work hard for your money. This is America everybody has an equal chance of making it in life and obtaining the American dream. But most of all I am a Republican because I am strong because of my strong conservative stances as well as my strong religious faith.
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