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 democrat because I believe all of the things they believe in. The important topics they support, I support too. Most of my family are Democrats too so I think that helps being one as well and just keeping in the family. I am a democrat because being a republican is everything I don't believe in and I really can't stand their opinion. I am a democrat because I am very open minded and I love to hear about other people opinions. I am a democrat because it matches with my goals and I feel like it is the moral decision.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I strongly believe in the second amendment that all people should have the right to bear arms. I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in PRO LIFE and that all human beings have a fair and fighting chance at life. I am against aborting babies and the murdering of innocent lives who do not even have a voice or choice yet. I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in investing in our military capabilities and improving our technologies to keep ahead of our enemies who wish to do us harm. This is very important being a REPUBLICAN.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican, because if we let those avocado toast-eating Libs take us over, they will turn us into a socialist country. I'm tired of the coastal elites with their ivy league attitudes and corruption, taking money from lobbyists and foreign countries (Hillary - we call her Killary lol). We need to keep Trump in so we can keep saying Merry Christmas and keep making this country great again. I'm Republican because I love American, where we work hard and don't just laze around taking money from the government to buy our beer and smokes and we don't let illegals just flock in.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because it is the only sane option left in 2019. Although the party is not perfect, I think most people who identify as republican actually love the country and want whats best for it. Republicans are also the only party that actually subscribes to the constitution as it was written. Republican presidents have nominated the best supreme court justices who almost always vote correctly to uphold the constitution as it was written and not become ""activist judges"". I believe the republican party preserves traditional American values. I am also republican because I cannot identify with the democrat party at all anymore.
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 am a Democrat because the Democratic party stands for many of the same things that I believe in strongly. I believe strongly that we as a country should be taking care of each other. We should welcome in those who need the prosperity that this country offers with open arms. It is important to me that all people should have an equal chance to live a happy life without worry about crushing student loans or not being able to get the medical care that they need. America needs to do better and I think the Democratic party is going in the right direction.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support equal opportunity for all Americans., regardless of age. sexual orientation or race. I support social justice. Most of my friends are Democrats and we can really talk about issues all together. We stand up for civil rights. I think I really wanted to be a Democrat when John F. Kennedy was in office. He really got my attention. Democrats fight everyday to pass important reforms. I feel that the Democrats really know what is right for our country. They care about the American people and have their best intrest at heart. I believe that I will always be a Democrat because I truly agree with them in what they want for all Americans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I am a socially conscious citizen who cares for our society and environment. I know that the climate crisis is real and that we have to make drastic changes if we are to survive it. People in our country are struggling and their government should be set up to help them and not the super-rich corporations and the one percent. Along with climate change we must also address the insane amounts of plastic pollution killing our oceans and wildlife. As a Democrat I feel deeply about the rights of any marginalized person in our society and think our government should be set up to protect their rights and overcome their adversity.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in free thinking. I believe every human has the right to do what makes them happy, in a safe manner. My biggest reason is that I'm a Pantheist. I believe God is the air, water, and soil of this planet. Democrats know that Earth comes first before big corporations and money-making. After all, where will we all live with all this money Republicans are trying to generate? I am a vegan and environmentally conscious. Every choice I make is for every being on this planet, not just myself. I truly believe Earth does not belong to us, but the universe. We should treat it well as we're all just visitors.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am a very proactive in improving our society. I believe it is the governments job to so as well. I strongly believe in equal rights and social equality. I think the government should enforce higher taxes among the more fortunate in the this country in order to give back to those less fortunate like me. I believe it is all of our jobs as Americans to help out and provide service to any and all who are in need. I believe in lending a helping hand to those who need it and in return they will eventually pass along the kindness showed to them. I think the trillion dollar wall project is a waste of money that could be going towards the to many things to mention that our country, states, and towns desperately need, but instead our leader wastes it on concrete and hate for anyone who is different from him when we could simply let the outsiders across our boarders and help them as well.
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