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 have moral values and standards as to how I think this country should be run. I miss the old days of where the man was the provider of the household and the woman was the mother who took care of the kids. I miss the times where one person could make an honest living just by working in the factory. I miss the times when immigrants were not that big of an issue and there were good and honest jobs for americans left. Now I am a republican because my side is taking this country back from the confusion this country has been invoked with.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because the Republican party has very similar viewpoints as my own. I share the same conservative values as the party. I believe in the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, guns rights, and equal rights among all of the citizens. I believe in a free enterprise economy and individual initiative, which I believe has given our country it's economic growth, prosperity and freedom. I am a Republican because I want to further protect these rights and freedoms and I believe the Democratic party has become too liberal and will lead to an unprosperous nation for all citizens.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I was taught as a kid they are the better party to be apart of. Republicans are very serious about making things happen for the right reasons. We like to see change & better possibilities for creating a good change around the world. Handling & providing good care for the people around the world better housing, healthcare, education, & etc. Being apart of the Republican Party has made me confident in being one different situations are getting handled to make the world better. The world is in good hands & also they can fix the flint in water across the country who are suffering, also coal ash that needs to be removed, & oil spillage in water to protect the environment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the government is only giving people to the rich and are not creating jobs for people like me. I believe that no one should die only because they don't have health care and a reasonable health insurance. I believe in family and that they should support public schools more , support working moms, provide better day care programs, and that they should not punish and split up immigration children and their families. I believe that no one should be homeless, hungry, or neglected. I believe America shouldn't be better than other countries. But that they should improve every day.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I agree with more of what they stand for on many issues facing this country, I dont agree on all of them but I agree with their standing more than I ever would with the Democrats. The Democrats stance on things in this country are ridiculous and outrageous. I used to be a Democrat a couple of years ago until Obama got elected then I went right wing and decided that I liked the Republicans much better and that i agree with what they stand for verus the Democrats. So that is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in working hard for all that I have. I've never believed in government hand-outs, bailouts, free everything. My parents raised me to be independent, and to help others who I see struggling, and I do. I think if more people helped out family, friends, and neighbors when they are going through a rough patch, there would be less dependency on government run agencies. I alao firmly believe that abortion is wrong, and am glad my party feels the same way. As a woman myself, I just don't know how anyone could kill a baby like that, heartbeat or not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
My values and traditions are very important to me. Being a Republican helps me to connect with more people that have the same values. I really like the way our country is right now and I support what our President is doing about immigration and foreign policies. I think that we need the leader that we currently have (Donald Trump) in order to be a stronger and more respected economy. I have seen that our country is getting better and stronger than ever. Being a Republican makes me feel proud about myself and about our country that really needed a radical change and we finally have it right now.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I strongly believe in the second amendment that all people should have the right to bear arms. I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in PRO LIFE and that all human beings have a fair and fighting chance at life. I am against aborting babies and the murdering of innocent lives who do not even have a voice or choice yet. I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in investing in our military capabilities and improving our technologies to keep ahead of our enemies who wish to do us harm. This is very important being a REPUBLICAN.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
The main reason I am a Democrat is because of my beliefs of how the government should support people's social and economic lives. I believe that people should be allowed to make their own choices about how to live their lives, such as in terms of marriage and gender equality. The government should also choose spending and programs that increases the overall well-being of our population, and I believe that is accomplished most directly through social programs that support the underprivileged and needy. I also believe that the government should play a role in restricting activities for the public good, and that legislation that limits gun access and environmental impacts are important.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because, I agree with equal rights for all. I believe that people should be able to live the way that they feel is right. I also feel that woman should be able to choose what is right for their own bodies. I also believe that if the government wants more people to persue higher education, then there should be some kind of help for those people. Many people want to go to college, but simply can't afford it. I come from a long line of republicans. I am the first person in a few generations to vote democrat. It is hard, but I have to stand for what I believe.
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