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 resonate with the beliefs of my party. I am against the bigotry defined by the Republican party i want my daughter to grow up in a world where she is respected as a woman. I want my neighbors to have the same quality of life as me despite whatever their skin color may be. I want the children of the world to grow up confident and know that there will always be someone looking out for them. I want them to have the best quality of life they can have. People should be free to live without fear of who they are.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because i believe in freedom for all, which includes equality and respect for minorities. I believe that the top one percent should be taxed far more than the middle class. They should help and contribute to society. I also believe that big corporations such as Google, Amazon, and Apple should pay their fair share of taxes. I believe in climate change, and it's and existential crisis that needs to be averted. I believe in welcoming asylum seekers and not treating them inhumanely or as if the are less than. I believe that the minimum wage should be increased to at least 15 dollars and hour, and that every citizen has a right to human healthcare even the ones with preconditions. This is why i am a Democrat.
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 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 Republican because…”
I am a Republican in the first place because I believe in a lot of the beliefs that the Republican party has. I believe that Everyone should work for a living and earn everything that they have. I also do not believe that the government should not provide any type of assistance to citizens and that every citizens should be responsible for themselves. Another major reason that I am a Republican is because I am a big supporter of our president Donald Trump. Donald Trump is a Republican so it made me want to become a Republican also to support.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the fundamental role of a government should be to aide its citizens. I believe that the democratic party stands for social progress, the celebration of diversity, and support for each and every person, no matter their political or religious ideologies. These core tenets of the Democratic party are selfless in nature and I believe that they best reflect the foundational principles of the United States. To me, being a democrat means supporting others and valuing the lives of other Americans more than the economic development of major corporations. I am a democrat because I love my country and I think that the United States should hold itself to the highest possible moral standard and protect the rights of its citizens and all people around the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I can relate to their beliefs. I believe that everyone should be given a choice to determine what they want with their body. Men can decide what they want and why can't women? Women re not murderer and we can still think reasonably about abortion. Women who recklessly do abortion can be a Democrat or Republican because stupid people are in both parties. I also believe that gun control is important. I value traditional values but I think it is important to regulate guns so people who have access to gun are the right person. We are not in a war and mostly we need it to protect ourselves. Gun violence has been going up recently and very concerning. Please don't let gun harms your family, kids, loved ones before we do something about this. School is not safe anymore. US is the only country that permits gun and we are not more safe than other countries. Democrats don't want to take your guns. We just want to regulate and control how and who use it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I like lower taxes, less bureaucracy, stronger national security policies, an increased emphasis on border security, greater emphasis on enforcing the law, and free market in terms of health care. I think it is important that our constitutional rights as Americans are protected an upheld. Our rights, such as the right to bear arms and practice religion of our choice must be upheld and protected. I am a conservative and believe in the right to life. I do not believe in abortion. I want our nation to go back to the ideals of our Four Fathers, and to live prosperously.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because that was how I was raised. I was raised in Connecticut and taught that everyone should be treated equally. People should not be discriminated against by their raise and everyone should have the equal chance to succeed. The policies of the Republican Party don't align with my thinking or beliefs on marriage, gay rights, religious freedom, open borders or abortion. My parents are both democrats, my children are all democrats and the majority of my friends are democrats. We are a party of rational thinkers and need to take back over Washington before the country gets out of hand.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I am a conservative and I believe in traditional values such as hard work, perseverance, determination and respect. I am pro-life,pro-gun ownership, and I am against illegal immigration. I believe that if one works hard enough, without accepting assistance from the government, then anyone can become a success. I am also a Republican because I believe that traditional values lead the way for a better and more successful world. I believe that the freedoms of this country are important and worth fighting for. I am a Republican because I know that the rights that I have as an American citizen were fought for by people like me and they are written in the Constitution. I am proud to be an American and I voted for President Trump. Make America Great Again!!!
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