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 believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. Each of these thoughts fills my mind with the firmness to follow this path that we undertook as citizens of a country that carries with it the desire for the freedom of every individual. God bless America
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican for four main reasons. I believe in the constitution of the United States and want to see it protected. I also believe in the republican idea of state's rights and that states should decide for themselves what laws they want to protect and defend. Third, I believe in a strong national defense that protects our homeland and helps keep our allies safe and prosperous. I also believe a strong military keeps us safer from terrorism. Finally, I believe in a free and open economy free from government regulations, that allows all who work hard to prosper.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican party is the largest political party that comes close to my personal values and principles. I am more libertarian but the Libertarian Party doesn't have the resources or the ability to get candidates elected that the Republican Party does. I am more conservative than liberal when it comes to many social issues, and I am very conservative when it comes to financial issues. The Republican Party is not perfect, far to liberal with tax payers' money for my liking, but they are much better than the Democrat Party as a whole. So I am a reregistered Republican and vote Republican most of the time, sometimes Independent in more local general elections.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe that there should be an equality among us. I think that everyone deserves the same economic security, not only the top richest people. Additionally, I also think that everyone should have the best healthcare available, regarding their incomes. It is unfair for those poor people who cannot afford healthcare because they do not have reasonable health insurance. On the other hand, we should find another way to prevent terrorism, not making a war. Wars after wars ain't a good way to resolve the problem. Last but not least, in my opinion, undocumented residents, as long as they did not commit any crimes, they are the same with us, and they deserve to spend their life here, in this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I fully believe in equality especial in the United States where its supposedly ""the land of the free"". I believe that everyone regardless of gender, occupation, and social status deserves fair treatment. A women's right is her right so whatever she chooses or does not choose to do to her body is up to her and not these men in Congress, especially in special cases where it is not her fault. We should push people to get a job they actually enjoy and not just jobs that will push them individually. All the jobs contribute to society whether you're a lawyer, doctor, teacher, or singer, every job contributes to our society and we can't just have jobs that are only fulfilling money-wise. And for those that are making very much money, they should be taxed! Most of the wealthiest people in the world hide their money in private islands and it isn't fair. The people in lower classes shouldn't have to suffer. There are ways they can be brought up if we just help them.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe that they are the only party that will keep the Constitution as the primary document for the government of the United States of America. I am extremely Pro-Life and the Republicans are the Pro-Life party. I am in favor of building the wall on the boarder with Mexico and the Republicans are the party of build the wall. I am very patriotic and the Republicans are the party of the Flag and the founders. I am a Republican because all the other alternatives represent wall street rather than we who live on main street. The Republicans have a path forward into the future that includes allowing individual liberty and the pursuit of freedom and the representative democracy in which we live. I will always be a Republican because they represent fiscal responsibility and they oppose the foolish notion of climate as something we humans are changing. I am further a Republican because we are One Nation under GOD and I believe that God blesses America each and every day. U.S.A, U.S.A. I am lastly a Republican because we have the greatest military in the world and we are not nation builders but the last hope of democracy for the entire world. The Republican party is the last best hope of freedom of thought, freedom of religion and the entire First Amendment of the constitution.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I feel that there is inequality across this country. I feel like there are some people that make most of the money in this country and the rest are left to fend for themselves. I believe we have a climate change issue that no one on the other side is even concerned about. I believe that healthcare in this country needs to become a human right and not a privilege. I also believe that a border shouldn't determine where you live and where you are from. Immigrants have been welcome here for so long, and now they are being treated like animals.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
As a democrat I believe in equality for all Americans. Unity and equal opportunity for all Americans despite race,religion,gender, or sexual preference. As America is the world's strongest force, I believe we can offer opportunity to all who seek it. I believe we can achieve an America with a universal health care system that leaves no one without health coverage for themselves and their families. Our country was built by immigrants and therefore should continue to be an opportunity for those who seek to become a United States citizen. I also believe the children of immigrants should be given the opportunity for a better life.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I strongly believe in a liberal way of doing things. I believe that ALL people are equal regardless of their race, ethnicity, political party, or sexual orientation. Let's talk about sexual orientation for a minute. It makes me so angry when I hear slurs and hatred towards these groups of people! The things I hear about transgender people, especially, make me sick! How dare anyone judge these groups! The Republicans think they are so high and mighty. Most of the older Republican men are misogynists, especially Trump, and he's our President. Nice example of what a President should be! The way Republicans think of women in general angers me. I am a woman and proud of it. I should be able to earn equal pay for equal jobs, advance just as quickly in my profession as a man, and most of all, decide what I want to do with my body. I believe in freedom of speech and express my beliefs when I feel a need. I believe in peaceful protests. One of my biggest problems with the United States today is our immigration problem. Keeping children away from their parents, locked in cages, without proper care is an atrocity in this country! We need to let them come in and be given as much care as they need. I could go on, but I will end here. Shame on Trump!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the working class deserves far more than we have currently. Democrats authentically care about the daily struggles the average citizen faces, including but not limited to healthcare and education. Democrats understand that collectively if we have compassion for one another's backgrounds, we can help lift one another up. This is especially important during current times, where the upper class continues to grow richer and kick the lower classes while we're already down. Republicans say ""pick yourself up by your bootstraps"", but democrats understand that the context of an individual's background determines whether or not that citizen even has boots to begin with.
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