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 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 believe in the American dream and I believe hard work is what gets you there. Not excuses or handouts, but meeting the everyday challenges, we all face in life, head on and using my own strengths, knowledge and know-how to resolve those problems. I believe in the National Anthem and the foundation with which this country was founded. I am proud to call myself and American and proud of my stance on many issues, especially on gun rights, immigration and every American child's right to life. Many of my opinions as a Republican are not always popular with other political parties or individuals, but I hold fast to my beliefs and do not waver and always employ common sense and practicality in my life and the lives of those I love.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
""I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in conservative values..I think the government is too big and should be reduced. This would give more power back to the people. I think we need to close our borders to those who wish to enter them. We need to put America first. Furthermore, even though our president is racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, and whatever other adjective you would like to use to describe him, we still need to support him without question. That's what good Americans do. I believe in our right to bear arms and nobody should be trying to take our guns.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the preservation of our country and keeping us on the right path. We need to take care of ourselves first and stop worrying about other countries or foreigners when there are people who need help right here. I don't think anyone should be able to take away my God-given rights, like owning a fire arm, praying to just one God, and saluting the American flag. I think that my money should go toward things that I actually care about, like the military and police, not paying for the welfare of other people I don't know.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
i am a democrat because i believe in equality and helping my fellow man. if people are struggling it is our duty as americans to help them. there is more than enough wealth at the top 1% to help the rest of the 99%. i believe we need free healthcare. you should not have to worry about not being insured or having to go in debt if you need medical help. decades of racism has made it difficult for people of color to succeed in this economy. we need to put an end to the systemic racism plaguing this country. xenophobia and fear mongering is continuing to make it difficult for people of color and immigrants. it is a woman's right to regulate her own body, not some old white man that is out of touch with the people. we need to make education affordable for all people so they have the opportunity to rise up.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in a smaller, more limited government. I believe that Americans should keep most of the money that they work for. I believe most regulations and laws should be left up to the states instead of the federal government. I want a strong national defense. I want all amendments of the United States Constitution -including the right to keep and bear arms- upheld. I support school choice through vouchers for private schools and want to keep charter schools. I believe we give too much foreign aid even when it is at the expense of our people who suffer.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in democracy. I believe that as Americans we should focus on Americans and America first. This means providing for legal citizens only. It also means closing borders and stopping immigration and asylum seekers from coming into the country. America has strayed far from its original values and we need to go back. Abortions should be illegal and Roe v Wade should be overturned. America should also focus more on helping middle class citizens, meaning less free handouts. Cuts should be made to welfare and people should be required to have a job if they want any kind of benefits.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the world should, like me have an open mind about life. We are all human beings and we all deserve a chance at the American dream. Whatever your race, gender sexuality or religion we should all have equal rights to health care and freedom of choice and better education opportunities providing more grants to children and adults. I also believe that we need to take responsibility for ourselves and start protecting our planet, by recycling more, cutting back on the plastics that we use and stop drilling! How may holes do we need to put in this planet before it falls apart? We have the technology now to come up with something better.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in upholding the rights and values of our founding fathers. I believe in fair taxation, keeping jobs within the United States, and keeping God within our hearts and within our government. I believe in keeping a strong military to protect our freedoms and allowing our citizens the right to bear arms for protection of themselves and their families. I vote republican to keep the people of the United States safe from foreign criminals that threaten the sanctity of our nation, and I believe in furthering voter restrictions for non-native immigrants. Finally, I am a republican because I want to keep America GREAT!
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.
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