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 believe in traditional family values. My family has always been Catholic, I have always been Catholic, and I always will be Catholic. While I don't completely agree with everything point on the platform, the Republican party is really the only choice for those who identify with their traditional christian views. Further I believe everyone should work for what they have. Social assistance programs do have their place, but their use and expansion has become ridiculous. There needs to be stringent rules in place to qualify for these programs and strong accounting of the management of these programs to make sure everything is run correctly. The modern democratic party is incapable of making tough mature decisions like this. It is full of young, inexperienced and naive people who should not have as much power as they do.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in less government intervention in my life. I believe government must be fiscally responsible and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe in fewer government programs that are paid for at the tax payers expense. Americans should value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. The economic beliefs of Republicans are strong points for our economy and the overall positive growth of our county. I also believe that abortion is illegal and immoral and should banned nationwide. I am a Republican because I support Donald Trump.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in the rights of humankind. There should not be restrictions on social issues and welfare just because of your creed, gender, religion, nationality, and/or belief structure. I am a minority women who is very concerned about the current status of our country today, and the amount of restrictions that the government is trying to impose on women's rights. My body, my choice, and democrats share that belief with me. I also believe that in the United States of America, everyone should be entitled to a certain standard of life, including liveable income, healthcare, social justice, etc. It is the government's job to assist with that.
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!!!
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 Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the party's philosophical backings and conservative approach to managing governmental affairs. I believe that the Republican's commitment to stimulating economic growth is one of the greatest sources of strength for the country. Having a strong economy enables the US to help both its own citizens as well as contribute to the safety of the rest of the world. Republicans are also committed to having a strong military presence as well as secure national boarders. I believe in this because the safety and security of the US is of paramount concern given the numerous anti-american actors who have eyes set on bringing down the US.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because it aligns with all my core values. My parents immigrated as refugees from Vietnam to Europe and then to the United States for a better future. My dad was sick also and the United States had more advanced medicine for his illness. I've realized that Democrats are more supportive of immigrants but also lower-class people which is what I am. Barack Obama had made it easier for us to establish a life here, such as with ObamaCare. Whereas Bernie Sanders, if elected, would make public universities tuition-free which would benefit me as I am a college student. But Donald Trump is trying to get rid of ObamaCare right now. As a result, I am a democrat because the policies Democrats believe in has made my immigration to the US easier. I would want an easy transition for other immigrants too and as a result, I will continue voting for Democrats in future elections.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that all people deserve equal opportunities, regardless of their background or origin. We are constantly told that anyone can achieve their goals by simply putting forth maximum efforts. That logic does not consider that some people are beginning their efforts closer to the ""finish line"" than others. A child is brought into life with no choice of their own; some are born to people who either cannot or do not want to make all efforts in he child's best interest. Some are born into positions where they will never have to worry about basic human needs, such as food, shelter, and genuine care. When a person doesn't have to constantly worry about basic needs, they can focus their efforts on excelling rather than surviving.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equality. Not that the democrat party is good but it is the best option if you want to see people he a equal chance at having a happy and healthy life. I like the democratic parties push for universal health care. Ultimately to really achieve equality rich people are going to have to give up some of their wealth to lower income people and i think the republican party protects the rich far too much. Overall i am a democrat because its the best option in a two party system but i would have them go farther to the left of they could.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I'm a Democrat because I believe in equality for everyone, not just the select few that are wealthy and powerful, it gives a voice to everyone regardless of their race or gender or sexual orientation. While it's considered to be the ""liberal"" party, in reality the majority of Democrats aren't rich and we don't spend our money unwisely, of course there's always the outliers but, by and large, we're just as conservative with our money as Republicans. The majority of Democrats and what it represents to them is simply about equality for every citizen, without regard to their standing in society, an equal voice to be heard and to be treated just like those that are fortunate enough to be rich and powerful because, we're really all the same, we're humans first.
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