The Ideological Turing Test

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

I am a Democrat because I feel the Democratic party has the best interests in mind for our country. Being a Democrat means that I believe that what has made our country great are the people who worked hard. Immigrants for example, have worked very hard and for do little to help make this country great. It takes all kinds of people from all kinds if backgrounds working together to achieve greatness for our country. Being a Democrat also means that I believe those from lower socio- economic backgrounds can rise above their circumstances to achieve many things like a college education. Being a Democrat means that I see makes and females as equals and should be treated as such, fir example equal pay for equal work. Being a Democrat, I have a great interest in ensuring equality for all Americans not just a priveledged few.

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

I am a Democrat and I support the Democratic party because I believe they can address the issues I care about in a way that the Republican party either can not or will not: I want an EPA run by experts, not energy lobbyists, because the environment should be protected not exploited. I don't want a Verizon lobbyist running the FCC, because we paid for the internet and then gave it away to companies who are ripping us off (c.f. the Telecommunications Act of 1996). I want single-payer healthcare because the system we have now doesn't work for way too many people and another piecemeal attempt to fix it won't work. Two thirds of all bankruptcies in the US are due to medical issues. The healthcare system in the US cannot continue like this; it is simply not sustainable. I want the Glass-Steagall Act reinstated because I don't trust that banks won't screw up again. I think that deficit spending and massive tax cuts in reasonably good economic times is short-sighted and we won't be able to adequately deal with future downturns. Voting Republicans into power always leads to more tax cuts and the cycle continues. I am a Democrat because income inequality has reached catastrophic proportions and it isn't good enough to have to rely on the charity of billionaires. I'm a Democrat because I think that there ought to be a preferential option for the poor and the Republicans have done nothing to address the causes of systemic poverty outside of tax cuts that are propping up an economy through stock buy-backs. All in all, I am a Democrat because I think the US can and should do better and provide equal opportunity for all; not just the best off in society.

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

I believe in the well-being of all human beings. People should be treated equally, paid equally and have the same opportunities to advance their goals. The issues important to me are Healthcare, Environmental responsibility, Education reform and gun control. Although immigration is important to the economy, I support a limited border policy in order for the United States to be able to manage populations for efficiently. I believe solutions can be achieved by embracing the best from all the races of people. Additionally, I support a woman's right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay.

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

I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe that our country has lost its grounding. I believe that all of the traits that this country was built on including hard work, patriotism and service to country are in decline as a result of people who no longer resonate with American values. I also am a REPUBLICAN as I believe that we need to support those individuals who have worked hard and earned everything on their own as opposed to being given handouts without exerting any effort or investment of their own. I believe that we need to remember the values that made this country great.

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

I am a Republican because it is the party that best represents my values. It is the party that values the life of a newborn. It is the party that believes the government must be limited in order to preserve freedom. It is the party that believes an armed society is a polite society. It is the party that believes an individual is entitled to their labor and nothing else. That faith and family still have value in society. It is the party that recognizes the errors of America's past, but isn't ashamed to be called American. It is the party that believes truth and facts take precedent over one's feelings.

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

I am a Democrat because I hold the same ideals and ideas about our democracy. I certainly do not identify with Republicans. I want the country to uphold gains in healthcare, education, civil rights, and immigration. I want people to be treated with respect. I do not want Republicans to destroy our democracy. We need to fix the tax system so the rich pay more and we decrease our deficit. Women's rights need to be protected. I am very anxious about what is going on right now in the United States and I hope with the next election we will be able to reverse what is going on right now.

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

I am a Republican because, since I was young, the Republican ideals most closely match my own, both economically and socially. Particularly with regards to the current Democratic extremism, I simply can't align myself with the majority of their positions. Among my numerous conservative beliefs, I believe in small government, the right to own guns, the right for free speech, and the corrosion of American principals due to the increasing influx of foreigners and foreign influence. All of these beliefs are diametrically opposed to the current Democratic way of thinking. As well as all that, the current upswell of SJW virtue signaling is tiresome and too often detrimental to the sociological fabric of our country.

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

Because the democratic party believes in many things I do, like cheap affordable healthcare, higher minimum wages, better environmental well-being, gun control, immigration and many other important views. Overall I feel like the democratic party has more interest in the average american, than the republican party believes in. I live in a strong republican state that no matter who the candidates are it always seems to be republicans that win...which means that this state is very conservative and old-fashioned. I feel like the democratic party is much better at future-progressive-thinking and is more open to new and better ideas.

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

I am a Republican because I strongly believe in individual freedom, small government and that ""America First"" is the policy that this country should follow going forward. America has spent decades as the ""world's policemen"" and we have also been taken advantage of in our trade policy. I understand that we live in a ""global society"", but since I also believe that America should rely on our strength in every area to do it's best for our citizens! We need to reduce immigration, retrain our citizens - who have been loyal to American manufacturers - for the jobs of the future and also make sure that we are not just importing goods, but that countries like China, India, and Mexico are importing OUR goods as well!

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

I am a Republican because it's what I believe is right. I believe in economic responsibility and small government, and that's what the Republican party is all about, giving power back to the people. I think the government should stay out of most things. On a state level, I oppose abortion because I think it's wrong to take an innocent human life. I think businesses should be allowed to serve whoever and whatever they want. I think it's every American's God given right to own a gun. I'm not a racist or a white supremacist. I have an education. I chose this path because it's what I believe to be right by God and by my family.