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 all people deserve equal opportunities, regardless of their background or origin. We are constantly told that anyone can achieve their goals by simply putting forth maximum efforts. That logic does not consider that some people are beginning their efforts closer to the ""finish line"" than others. A child is brought into life with no choice of their own; some are born to people who either cannot or do not want to make all efforts in he child's best interest. Some are born into positions where they will never have to worry about basic human needs, such as food, shelter, and genuine care. When a person doesn't have to constantly worry about basic needs, they can focus their efforts on excelling rather than surviving.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that compassion and love is lacking in the world. I believe that we shouldn't treat people worse just because they are different than us or come from another country. We shouldn't tell someone that they can't marry who they love just because they are the same sex, or because they've identified as another gender their entire life. Many people want to shame mothers who run to get an abortion. Who are we to tell someone else what they should do with their body? It kills me that people are so egotistical and controlling that they think they can decide how other's live their lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because while they are by no means perfect, they are much better than the alternative. Democrats want to use tax dollars to help those who need it the most while Republicans want to use tax dollars to give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and continue to over fund our military. Republicans don't care about the single mom who just lost her job and can't feed or kids nor do they care about the sick among us who can't afford health care. I'm a Democrat because I want to be a part of the party that wants to help make peoples lives better.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in values which align with the Republican positions. I am pro-life. I am for smaller government interference. I support lower taxes and a free capitalistic society. I am a supporter of a tougher stance on immigration and fully support building the border wall. I am for a strong decrease in government assistance programs and believe people should need to work hard and earn their way in life, not rely on handouts from the government. I love America and everything it stands for. We are by far the best country in the world as long as we stay true to our core values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in making people work for their money. As republicans we don't want to just hand people over money and keep supporting them we want to give them the skills to work for themselves. This country needs to be run by people who don't want to give handouts but handout skills and bring all our jobs back to our country and allow our country to flourish and our Americans to be the best they can be. I love being a Republican and I love what we stand for in everything. God Bless America. ME
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in tolerance and equality. I believe America should share its resources with those less fortunate. I believe our values of freedom and opportunity are only valuable if we open our doors to those from less privileged countries. I believe that we all have the right to healthcare and programs or services that can improve our quality of life. I believe we are obligated to end institutionalized racism and sexism. We must protect our environment and do everything possible to halt or reverse the effects of climate change. It is time we started putting people above profit.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I was not always a republican. I was raised a democrat. Our family was very poor and as I grew up I thought the government should help people that had nothing much. However, once an adult I realized the opportunities are there for anyone to go after, all I had to do was try. A few more years passed and I realized my views aligned more with the Republican party, thus I became a Republican. I don't feel the government should get so involved in each families business. There can be help, but limited help and for a limited time. The public needs to learn to stand on their own 2 feet and quit looking for handouts from the government. Now to make it even worse, Democrats want to give health benefits to illegal immigrants! This has got to change!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican first and foremost because being Republican means freedom. We have strong religious and moral values, those of which our country needs to stay strong. We believe in lower taxes and a smaller government. It is proven that if taxes are lower then the country does better and if there is too much interference by the government in business, then the economy gets weaker. I am also pro-life. Abortion is wrong and should not be allowed. It is linked to mental illness, is dangerous to women's health and can also cause breast cancer. Another big issue is gun control. I support the second amendment, we have a right to keep and bear arms. With gun restriction, we are not safe. We need to be allowed to protect our families and with a Democrat in office, those rights could be taken away.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am very proud to be known as a Democrat. Democrats have an esteemed set of values that are uniquely theirs. They know how to think outside of the box and are not limited in their thinking. Being a Democrat means being proud of not only your Country but of your Country's history as well. It is not being afraid to go against what doesn't work anymore and reaching out and trying new ideas to obtain a different outcome. Democrats historically are responsible for many new ways of thinking and policies in our Country. Think of the hot immigration issues that are going on in our Country right now. Our Country's rich culture was developed with the acceptance and open minded thinking of immigrants. It works for our Country, why would we now shut them out because of a few bad apples?
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I fully believe in equality especial in the United States where its supposedly ""the land of the free"". I believe that everyone regardless of gender, occupation, and social status deserves fair treatment. A women's right is her right so whatever she chooses or does not choose to do to her body is up to her and not these men in Congress, especially in special cases where it is not her fault. We should push people to get a job they actually enjoy and not just jobs that will push them individually. All the jobs contribute to society whether you're a lawyer, doctor, teacher, or singer, every job contributes to our society and we can't just have jobs that are only fulfilling money-wise. And for those that are making very much money, they should be taxed! Most of the wealthiest people in the world hide their money in private islands and it isn't fair. The people in lower classes shouldn't have to suffer. There are ways they can be brought up if we just help them.
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