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…”
each person in society should be responsible for their own place within the society. In my opinion, the government's sole role is to enable people to secure the benefits of society for themselves, their families, and for those who are unable to do so for themselves. In addition, I am a strong supporter of the right to bear arms. I had a family member who was the victim of a home invasion and had they not had a gun in the home I do not know whether or not they would be here today. I am also a strong supporter of strict immigration laws. Immigrants who enter this country illegally should not be provided with the same benefits that legal citizens are. We pay into the system for a reason and illegal immigrants have no right to free load on the backs of other hard-working citizens.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am a classical liberal, I believe in progressive ideals and moving the country forward as a nature. I believe in human rights no matter what background a person has. Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege in the United States of America. We need to have more gender equality in the workforce. We need more rights for those that cross the border and change our immigration laws. We need to tax those that earn more than the average citizen to make things more fair for the average American. We need to remove the electoral college that is making elections less fair.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am Democrat because I believe that women should have the right to have an abortion if they need to. I believe that men and women should be paid the same wages for doing the same work. I believe people of any race should have an equal chance at success in the United States. I believe that we should help the unfortunate, impoverished and disabled by government programs that provide basic needs such as food, housing , and clothing. And I believe that all people deserve health care provided by the government paid for by taxing the more wealthy more heavily than the lower tier earners.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
It was evident to me back in the day that the Democrats offered stagnation and decay at best. With all the doom and gloom it was refreshing to see someone like Ronald Reagan become president of the United States. He helped to usher in an era of peace, prosperity, and a positive energy that had been sorely lacking before. Even with their stumbles to this day the Republicans seem more in line with what the United States can and should be. Remember people the Founding Fathers decided on a constitutional republic rather than a democracy or some other sort of government. Now President Trump is carrying the mantle which all too many people in government seem to have forgotten which is to make and keep America great again for all citizens rather than special people!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am Republican because I agree with working hard and making a living and not having things given to you. I don't agree with handouts and all these people getting free insurance when we have to work hard to get what we have. I also think that if people are going to get government handouts that they should be subject to the same drug testing that I have to do to make the money to pay for things for them. I believe that people should follow the teachings of God and that American should go back to the traditional values. More legalization of immigrants and same sex marriages is corrupting America and American values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I mostly believe in liberal causes. I have never voted for a Republican in my life and I am definitely not attracted to the Trump led Republican party now. I am pro choice and believe the rich should pay their fair share. We shouldn't be giving loopholes and tax breaks to corporations, we should do more to see that they are paying their fair share. The Republicans are not really going for that and that is why I am against them. I am also against the Republican Party's stance on how they don't believe in climate change. Climate chance is a serious issue that affects the entire world and should be taken more seriously. It seems like the Democrats are the only ones that realize this threat and that's also why I support them for the most part.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I feel the party represents my true values. I believe the greatest strength of our nation lies in the individual rights to the pursuit of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. I believe that military strength relies on a sound economy. I am pro-life. The world is a scary place and we need guns to protect ourselves. I do not want gun rights taken away. I also believe that police deserve respect. Immigration needs to be reformed, and we must take care of our own citizens before illegal immigrants. I believe that to the extent the Republican Party practices these conservative principles it will be the choice of the American people.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support the following - illegal immigration, abortion, gun restrictions, and racial equality. I feel immigrants should be able to live in the US regardless of what others believe. They should have the same freedoms Americans, and we should do what we can to protect them. I also support the fight for racial equality and to have less discrimination against minorities. Group equality should be a priority. The government must support this issue. I also support abortion and women's rights. I am in favor of banning guns and stricter laws regarding guns and their possession.
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.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I agree with the values of the Republican Party. I am Pro-Life, and I strongly believe that we have the right to bear arms. I follow the constitution and agree with laws enacted to protect the constitutional rights. I believe in God and serve him to the best of my ability. I think that people should work for their betterment and not be handed out free stuff. When you work for things, you appreciate them much more. Government entitlements are way over done. I think we as a country should encourage people to work, not to go on welfare.
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