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 am a democrat because I believe that everyone should be treated equally and have a fair chance at life despite their race, religion, gender, or sexual preference. It just always seemed natural to me that all humans should be treated fairly. Everyone should have access to the same quality of healthcare and education despite income or family ties. People should have the same advantages in life and it is up to them from that point what they make of it. It is hard to excel in life when society as a whole deems you as less than human because you are of a different race or religion. Or who you choose to love. I believe those things are trivial and should not define a person's future.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I strongly identify with the objectives of the democratic party. It is very important to me personally to provide all demographics with their civil rights. The republican party has gone way too far to the right under the leadership of Donald Trump. People are dying in immigration detention centers, nazi's are rallying, school shootings are at an all time high and the republicans in control are not doing anything to properly handle these problems. Healthcare and other government programs desperately need reform. Republicans are too heavy with military force and don't have enough interest in using diplomacy in negotiations.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican party supports and works for what is best to uphold traditional values and to make a good life for those who respect authority. I believe that, as Americans, we have the right to bear arms. It is a traditional right that can not be taken away from us. I also believe that marriage should be only recognized when it is between a man and a woman. The Republican party works very hard to support these traditional values. They work hard so that these basic traditions are not undermined by radicals. I also think that our military is the best in the world. The Republican policies make sure that our military stays strong so that the United States is a safe place to live.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democratic because I have the most faith in country without a doubt. I believe in a free enterprise system for the working and middle classes, not just global corporations. I believe in neither raising nor lowering taxes, but in a fair tax system and one that promotes innovation and industry, not an imbalanced tax system that reward greed and excess. I also feel that prison should should be for violent offenders and just the common and average drug addict on the street. I feel that we as a democratic all make the best decisions with the interest of the whole country in mind.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe the United States needs to lead from a position of strength. Democratic policies will weaken our country, in terms of immigration and border security reducing safety within the country, and economic, military, and foreign policy stances weakening us abroad. Whether you like him on a personal level or not, there's no arguing that President Trump's policies have strengthened our economy - we have the lowest unemployment in decades, and the stock market is at record highs. His policies on trade, including Chinese tarrifs and efforts to rehaul out-dated trade deals, have strengthened our position against the 2nd biggest economy in the world. Finally, a re-investment in our military is necessary in a time when foreign powers are pursuing nuclear weapons, and exerting influence around the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the right to bare many arms and use that right to protect my family, home and property. I believe in Pro-Choice and teaching proper sex education in schools. I believe more than anything people need a fucking tougher skin and stop with this "" Those words hurt me for no reason, I don't like this rule change it now and give me an award for showing up"". Some people never got told NO and it shows. Last is, be who you want I support you just PLEASE PICK ONE OF 2 genders.
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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in helping people less fortunate than myself and making sure the environment is one of our top priorities. Many people, especially Republicans do not understand the importance of climate change and the environment. This should be our number one priority and we should do everything we can to promote recycling, green energy, and reduce coal and other ""dirty"" types of fuel. We also have a President that does not care about people of color or people that are less fortunate in our country. We need to make sure the border is open to anyone that wants to come here for a better life. And we need to make sure that minorities, women, and other people of color are taken care of due to our history of racism and misogyny.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in freedom and personal responsibility. I believe that we have right to defend ourselves from enemies domestic and foreign. I believe that we as an individual have a right to the pursuit of liberty and property. I believe that being part of this party creates values to protect and the restore the American Dream. I believe that building our strength as a nation is what is need to lay the foundation for the future of our children. I have pride in myself and believe that under this leadership he will help us soar to new heights, making this nation great again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in smaller government oversight with conservatively fiscal decisions. The United States of America and its citizens should not have their rights infringed upon by the government with their every day life choices. We are independent and do not need guidance from a power trying to overstep its set boundaries. I also believe that the government should always be looking to cut frivolous spending to programs that are not producing results. If taxes rise anymore than they are currently at, the working and middle class will not be able to sustain a livable and enjoyable life.
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