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 in the politicians who are for expanded healthcare coverage, believe in climate change and have plans to do something to combat it, and want to close the wage gap a bit more between the 1% and the average household. I do not agree with what is currently going on in the republican side and wish that they would stand up against some of the corruptness in their party. There doesn't seem to be much accountability right now and issues that would've been unacceptable previously are just being swept under the rug and ignored.
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.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in democracy. I believe that as Americans we should focus on Americans and America first. This means providing for legal citizens only. It also means closing borders and stopping immigration and asylum seekers from coming into the country. America has strayed far from its original values and we need to go back. Abortions should be illegal and Roe v Wade should be overturned. America should also focus more on helping middle class citizens, meaning less free handouts. Cuts should be made to welfare and people should be required to have a job if they want any kind of benefits.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in most of the ideals that Democrats stand for. Democrats stand for the people. They fight against big business taking over the country and paying unfair wages. They want to make sure that everyone is compensated fairly for their hard work. Democrats want to make sure that the little people have a say in what happens in our country. They want to make sure that people have the resources and help that they need when ever they get into trouble. Sometimes people just need a little extra help to get them back on their feet.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because and Trump is doing an amazing job. Building the wall is something that America has to do because that is one way we can stop immigrants from illegally entering the US and which can now go to the next steps by making tougher rules on immigration. Deporting illegal immigrants won't be the best choice but having them held in Mexico would be better for the country so that we can't use our tax dollars to help them. Being a republican is great because the president thinks about America first before anything else. Make America Great Again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in Christian morals and being fiscally conservative. As a republican I believe in being responsible for yourself, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps when you are down, and not depending on government programs to take care of you. I believe in good Christian morals, being pro-life for one. We cannot prove when life begins, and taking the life of a child (unborn or not) is murder. I also believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman. I have no problem with gays in theory, whatever makes people happy it doesn't impact me. However, to be married before God and be given tax deductions and benefits isn't right.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I feel America needs to get back to its roots. It seems people are making up their own rules to everything. Families with a mother and father, not 2 mothers or 2 fathers, should be the norm. Also so many think religion is not important and we can pray to a tree or a candy bar if we so choose. Also I am a gun owner. I am responsible and as a Republican I have to continue to fight for my 2nd amendment right. I come from a long line of Republicans and I want this country to get back to embracing conservative values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because, although not all members of this party reflect my ideals, the majority of what Republicans stand for is very close to my beliefs. I am conservative and believe that the best way to achieve what's best for everyone is through policies generally pushed by my party. I am not really proud of the current president, but I also don't think he is an accurate representation of the Republican party. I know this opinion isn't shared by everyone in my circle, but it is the opinion of the majority. Not that they'd admit it, of course.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I truly believe that my party is more invested and committed to justice, fairness, liberty, and truth. While it's true that Washington is far from the most moral place and corruption is rife in both party establishments, the Democratic party has the longer and more demonstrable track record of defending the rights of the individual. For the past several decades Democrats have taken stances in favor of compassion in the face of cruelty. They've stood with women on reproductive rights. They've pushed aggressively to address the senseless gun violence that plagues us. They've taken steps to ensure that health care is considered a right for all, not just a privilege for the wealthy and a financial death sentence for those who lack it. It is for these pretty plainly moral and noble pursuits that I find it impossible to consider ever being proud to call myself a Republican, for their efforts are almost always motivated by avarice and divisive policy. I am as much a Democrat as I am a proud non-Republican because to put it plainly, I think most Republicans are either straight up ignorant hypocrites or card carrying scumbags.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because the Democratic Party stands for the ideals and beliefs that I am more closely aligned to than the Republican Party. Some of these ideals include the taking care of people who cannot take care of themselves, providing adequate healthcare to all, taking care of the environment, and being more inclusive to all kinds of different people and lifestyles. I also believe that the Democratic Party promotes negotiation over war in times of international conflict and this position also agrees with my viewpoints. I am also in agreement with the idea that those people who have done very well financially in the United States should pay their fair share of taxes and that tax laws ought to reflect this.
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