The Ideological Turing Test

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because the beliefs and platform of the Democratic party are very close to my own views and beliefs. I agree with the Democratic stance on a woman's right to choose. No state or division of the federal government should tell a woman what she can and can not do with her own body. I agree with the Democratic stance on immigration. We need a clear, defined path to citizenship. We also need protections for children born to immigrants or illegal aliens in this country. I also agree with the Democratic stance on common sense gun reform laws. We need background checks for all gun sales and a ban on assault style weapons. The Democratic stance concerning LBGQ citizen's rights are also in line with my own views.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I love the traditional values of this country and the freedom that is unique to the American way of life. The Republican party is the only party which believes in individual agency and natural, God given rights. The Republican party realizes that all freedom is given by God. All freedom stems from accountability and responsibility to a set of individual values. The Republican party stands by these traditional values whereas the Democrat party scoffs the very idea of absolute truth and values. The very nature of our government is Republican because our Founders realized the need for checks and balances. Pure, unbridled freedom (democracy) is tantamount to anarchy -- it endangers religious minorities and other minorities. Because of this, the Republican party has historically done a better job at protecting individual rights. This is why I am a Republican. True tolerance stems from respecting people who are different -- by respecting free speech -- all speech.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because it makes the most sense in this country that we are living in. The Republicans are crazy and do not know what is right for our country. We need to do better for the immigrants who want to be in our great country and start a new life. We need better gun control so our kids can go to school without worrying that they will be shot. We need to recognize the gay and lesbian community and help them out. I am proud to be a Democrat and I look forward to Trump's last day as President.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe in people and acceptance. I think everyone should have a chance at life , and have a good foundation in schooling. I believe in immigrants and the American dream , come here work hard and make a good life for you and your family . I believe that everyone should have schooling and healthcare . I want America to be a safe place for people , not a place of fear. I want tolerance and try to put themselves in others shoes to try and understand. I hope for the future , that it is better then what we have now.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I think that people are responsible for one another and that we cannot rely on people's inherent goodness to create income equality and provide care for those who are disadvantaged. Income inequality has become a huge problem. Republicans think that trickle down economics is the solution even though the inequality has grown under Republican leadership. Democrats favor creating policy that address institutionally-based imbalances. I also hold a strong value of separating church and state. This means that I value women's right to choose. I also tend to value women in general and believe that policies should not be made by men governing women's bodies. I believe in basic human dignity and in protecting the least powerful among us, which clearly positions me as a Democrat.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I believe in limited government. I believe that citizens should be able to live their lives without government interference in their lives. I believe that over-reaching regulations limit the ability of people and businesses to flourish and take away the freedoms that this country was founded on. I believe that everyone has an equal chance to succeed in this country. Bleeding rights and money away from Americans will not solve anyone's problems, and relying on the government is not the way to self-reliance. I believe that hard work, love of God, and love of one's country are the basic foundations of American life.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe in fairness and equality. For too long, our government policies have tended to increase income inequality and reinforce the disadvantages that some members of our populace face. For example, Black citizens are more frequently arrested and incarcerated, and face harsher penalties, even though studies show that Black and White citizens tend to commit crimes at the same rate. Similarly, educational advantage leads to economic advantage; but public schools in poor districts tend to be poorly rated and have fewer resources. Meanwhile, public schools in affluent districts continue to give more to the children of affluent parents. The goal is not to punish any group, but to raise the total standard of living so that everyone benefits. Those who have the least will benefit the most.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican. I believe in small government and low taxes. I believe in capitalism unfettered by unnecessary government regulations. I believe everyone can and should make their own way in life. If someone is not able to work they should be helped at the local community level through churches and other organizations, not by the government. I believe in traditional values and traditional families. I believe the Constitution was ordained by God and that the United States is an exceptional country and should be held up as standard for the rest of the world. I believe every life is precious and that life begins at the moment of conception. I believe in the real America.

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 Democrat because…”

Being a Democrat isn't just belonging to a political party, it's also, in part, a way of life. Being a Democrat means you believe in having good values, morals, and strong integrity. You stand up for what's right, you believe in equality & rights for everyone, and you believe in many other fair principles. I'm a Democrat because I believe in fair treatment of all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. I believe you should be able to marry whoever you want without people judging you or telling you that you can't. I'm a Democrat because I believe in equal opportunities for all groups, whether you're rich or poor, white or black, Christian or Atheist, or everything in between. I'm a Democrat because I believe everyone should have economic and financial security, not just the wealthiest top 5% of Americans. The biggest reason why I'm a Democrat is because I believe in morality and being kind to everyone. I believe in being fair, kind, and treating everybody the same.