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 Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in working hard for all that I have. I've never believed in government hand-outs, bailouts, free everything. My parents raised me to be independent, and to help others who I see struggling, and I do. I think if more people helped out family, friends, and neighbors when they are going through a rough patch, there would be less dependency on government run agencies. I alao firmly believe that abortion is wrong, and am glad my party feels the same way. As a woman myself, I just don't know how anyone could kill a baby like that, heartbeat or not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe it is the less harmful of the two major political parties in our country right now. I believe in more liberal causes such as a woman's right to choose, LGBT rights, closing concentration camps at the border, etc. I do not believe in most of the political ideology to the right which does not benefit the middle class or those below it.These views are not widely welcome within the Republican Party. I am also a Democrat because I want to help garner support for candidates to run against Trump for president, and give them the support so that they may actually be able to win.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because my parents and most of the people in my family are republican. I come from a religious family that values christian costumes. Socially I am republican because abortion is seen as a sin in the eyes of God. I also believe capitalism allows the U.S economy to stay strong. I don't agree with the identity politics that are being used by modern democrats and find it astounding that all of the democratic candidates want free healthcare to be provided to illegal immigrants. I want a secure border and a free market economy so the most jobs can be created.
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 believe the strength of our great nation comes from people as individuals. I believe in working hard to get to where you want in life. The american dream has always been work hard and you will thrive. I believe people should help each other, but not intervine in someone else's life. I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
killing babies in the womb is a money maker, this is why we do it. I think that our new senator Cortez AOC is the ideal spokesperson for our party. She flashing and smart, our cheerleader many. I really hope she gets reelected and maybe Nancy Pelosi outstead as speaker of the the house. Of course we are waiting for the big moment of get that nucklehead President out of the Oval office and get real leadership in the white house. Since we need more voters to support the New Green Deal we really want more Illegal immagrants to come to our Country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because some people have a hard life and aren't able to move up in the world and improve their lives, and others are born with or have more and they become very successful. I believe if you have more or have been given more you should give more to others so they they can also be successful. It seems fair to give to help others so everyone can be equal. Equality is something that is a right given to everyone and to make everything fair, people who make or earn more should pay more in taxes to help those who don't make as much or aren't as successful as they are. Being a Democrat lets me bring this about just to give others a sense of justice in a system that seems to be against them and holds them back.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a Republican because I believe in American exceptionalism. I believe in tradition, American tradition, and I believe that we, as a country, must stay true to what made us great in the first place. So when I see people clamoring for equality for all, it makes me think that they don't believe in the American ideals of excellence, and working you way to the top through hard work. Instead it makes me think that what they want is handouts. They want to be paid for little effort. They want others' hard earned money to pay for their lifestyle. And more often than not, people like that, who don't abide by the American ideals of hard work are Democrats. Not all of them, sure, but enough that I feel that the Democratic party is disloyal to America and the truth of this country. That's why I'm a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe that the ideas the Republican party is based around are more consistent with ideals of freedom and the founding tenants of the United States. Republicans also gain ideas of the world from God, who granted the freedoms to form a nation founded on the idea that ALL men are created equal, and that no one gets any special treatment due to where they came from, or how they look. I am also a Republican because I do not like taxes, at all. I think it is wrong to take from one person and give it to another without no real benefit to whom you are taking it from. I also think that the Southern border should be protected, especially with a wall. Illegal Immigrants should be deported back to where they came from, and they should wait their turn. Other people did it, why can't they? Ultimately, I am a Republican because the Republican ideals are more in line with what the founding fathers had in mind when they created this great nation.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I don't want to live in a world where my children have to face fascism and hate. I believe there is still a lot of progress to be made with respect to civil rights, climate change and fair and equal distribution of income and wealth. If we are going to ensure that our future is a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone, we must support and defend the values of our party. I believe this country still has a lot to achieve, and I believe the Democratic party represents the platform of positive progress that can achieve it.
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