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 of the way politics is being played our in current times. In truth, there are many issues that I am undecided on; I am uncertain on how to solve the ongoing cost of college for example. My decision to vote primarily democrat is based on one or two fundamental issues I care about that the other major side does not. One of the ongoing issues in this country is the notion that we do not need to care about minorities or the issues that women face (for example). So long as one side continues to ignore the voices that ask for change rather than engaging them meaningfully and with human compassion, it is unreasonable for me to vote for that side.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in the people. I believe that everyone has their own stories and everyone should be entitled to basic human rights. Why should minorities and people of different sexual orientations, or even cultures, be treated differently than anyone else? We should not see people based on color, race or orientation. We should see them as just that: people. And our nation, these people, should have the same opportunities as everyone else to succeed and live a fulfilled life, no matter what their background is. I feel as though this country is divided and we must reunite with the alliance of the democratic party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because pro-choice, income equality, social welfare, gun control, and universal healthcare and that these are things that any and all Americans should have. I have supported and voted for people that I felt are much better for this country. Donald Trump and the Republicans stands against everything I believe in and they have done a lot of damage to this country. We were doing great under President Obama and this country should of elected Hillary Clinton in 2016. What we have to do is come together and vote Dontard out of office in 2020. If not, I might as well move to Canada.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I still believe in what makes my country great. I do not wan to be a Democrat because they just pretty much destroy one another. I want to work with others to make this country great again. I believe in values and traditions. I support my troops. I stand for my rights in spite of what the masses might think of them in social media. I may not like everything my President says or does but I support him and want him to do good for this country and it's people. I will fight for my rights.!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I AM A DEMOCRAT BECAUSE OF SEVERAL REASONS. I BELIEVE IN FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM FOR THE WORKING AND THE MIDDLE CLASSES, NOT JUST GLOBAL CORPORATIONS. I BELIEVE IN A FAIR TAX SYSTEM THAT IS NOT AN IMBALANCED TAX SYSTEM THAT REWARDS GREED AND EXCESS. I BELIEVE IN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. I BELIEVE THAT MY OPINIONS, BELIEFS, AND VALUES SHOULD BE BASED ON REASON, EVIDENCE, AND COMPASSION, NOT FEAR, ANGER, AND IGNORANCE.I BELIEVE EACH PERSON, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DESERVES EQUAL RESPECT AND EQUAL RIGHTS TO PURSUE A MEANINGFUL LIFE. THESE ARE ONLY SOME OF WHY I AM A DEMOCRAT.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the government is only giving people to the rich and are not creating jobs for people like me. I believe that no one should die only because they don't have health care and a reasonable health insurance. I believe in family and that they should support public schools more , support working moms, provide better day care programs, and that they should not punish and split up immigration children and their families. I believe that no one should be homeless, hungry, or neglected. I believe America shouldn't be better than other countries. But that they should improve every day.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE DEMOCRAT DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE PEOPLES AS A HOLD THEY DON CARE WHAT COLOR OR RACE YOU ARE OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE THEY TRY TO BE FAIR TO EVERY ONE AND THEY CARE A BOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE PEOPLES FROM OTHER STATES AND TRYING TO KEEP EVERY THING IN ORDER AND RUNNY RIGHT AND BRING LOTS OF THE SOLDER HOME TO THERE FAMILY AND TRY TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN IN COLLAGE BYE CUTTING THE COST AND AND INCREASING THE WAGES TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR SO EVERYONE CAN MAKE A LIVING.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of background or circumstances. I believe in actively pursuing the health and well-being of all members of our society, and ultimately the world, through the spread of health care, education, equal rights, a clean environment, and fair and equitable financial systems. I think that going forward we have new and unprecedented challenges for our country and the world, and it will be Democratic ideas that solve them. Republicans are thought to bring about good economic conditions, but even there the economy is better under Democratic Presidents. Our individual outcomes are far better when the combined resources of the world are used for the betterment of all. I think that is what Democratic policies try to do and that's what I personally believe in.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I first registered Republican to get in better with my boss even though I was a diehard liberal. But while registered as a Republican I started to read the campaign literature of Republican candidates and some of it made good sense. In comparison, the Democrats running in these races seemed kneejerk and unable to take a reasoned view of issues. The Democrats ran nasty campaigns and seemed to rely on labor votes to win, not caring about other voters or their needs. In office, the Democrats were corrupt. So gradually, over a period of time, I shifted to being Republican because they are more reasonable and helpful politicians, locally, in my state and nationally. I don't agree with all Republican positions on issues, but I now consider myself to be a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I focus more on economic issues than societal ones. I think it's important to honor the ways of our forefathers and not worry so much about change. If someone works hard they will get ahead, they don't need government handouts. Capitalism means a free market and too much government interference leads to socialism or even communism. I believe that Americans should have freedoms such as possessing a firearm for protection. We should be united as a nation under God and follow his teachings. We should put our country first, before worrying about other nations in the world.
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