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 was raised in a democratic family. I believe that economic security should be for everyone and not just the top 5-6% of Americans.I believe in both limited government and limited big businesses. I believe that the government gives money to the rich in ends up costing jobs for the rest of us. I believe in free education. I believe in equal housing. I believe that immigrants should not be separated from their families. So if there is a family coming to the USA, I do not think the children should be split from their families.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in traditional values. I believe that making our country great begins with having strong family values and a strong connection to God. I believe that our country is under threat from illegal immigrants who want to cheat their way in and take jobs from good hard-working citizens. I believe that people should work for what they own, and that hard work is the way to a better life, and that it's not fair for people to get ahead based on government handouts. I also believe that life begins at conception, and that it is morally wrong to kill unborn children. Because of these beliefs, I identify strongly as a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I stand for equality for all! I am proud to be represented by a political party that actually stands for the people and not just one specific group of people. I truly believe that everyone should be afforded the opportunity to have the highest quality of life possible and truly live the American dream. I am thankful my party represents all Americans and is willing to stand up to those who would see those opportunities be afforded to just a few rather than the masses. I am proud to be a Democrat for so many more reasons than those just listed but those I feel best represent what I am most proud of.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because that it how I was raised. I was taught to believe in American values and traditions. I believe in less government and more power kept in the hands of the people. I believe that this is a Christian nation. I believe that everyone should pull their own weight, and people who want to come to this country need to earn their way and not depend on hand-outs. I believe that family comes first. I fully support our leaders and our military. I believe that if you work hard, you will succeed, and if you don't want to work, you shouldn't depend on taxpayers to take care of you.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I value diversity. Diverse groups add value to the community and the country. I stand for protecting the environment, helping the poor and building America's infrastructure. We need to strengthen healthcare and make sure it's available to everyone. We need to legally allow immigrants to stay and work here in America. America's most successful companies have been started by immigrants and we need to continue that tradition. I am a Democrat because I support equal rights and pay for women. Women are the building block of society, it's a shame that they are not paid equally.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I support the people of our country above all. I believe in traditional values and upholding them against all threats. I believe hard work pays off for anyone who puts the effort into it. I have family in the military and I will support them with all my heart. I believe in protecting our country from foreign threats and supporting American made products. I am very much against gun control because it will take away vital protection from law abiding families. I believe all Americans have a right to free speech and deserve a chance to be heard.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
i am a democrat because i believe that all people have certain rights. Some of them are free healthcare, free college, all illegal immigrants are people and should have the same rights as any other american. they should have the right to free healthcare and should be able to live in the usa unless they have commited a crime in the usa. All americans should have the right to a free college education if they wish to have one and should have access to free health care for them and their families. Democrats treat people much better than republicans. We are for the working people.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in fairness. I want everyone in our society to prosper. I am of FDR ideas so that everyone has the same shot at being equal and happy in society. I want Presidents like Clinton, Obama and Kennedy for our society. The people in power need to look to the people at the bottom. We need more resources for the middle class. The money does not trickle down at all! We need tax cuts for the poor and middle class. We need more education and less racism. We need people who will work for everyone and not just lobbyists.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
i am a republican because i like republicans hold this country and it's values and morals and constitution dear . and attempt to vote and preserve these value and protect the God given right that this country and it's constitution affords. this country is a republic and has never been a democracy and therefore it is not right to call ones self a democrat republicans hold conservation values and care about God, and this country and the military and the flag.. and republicans care about upholding the peoples rights and care bout representing the american people and what they want
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I am a very conservative person and have conservative beliefs. I believe the government needs to be fiscally responsible and not take as much from those of us that are wealthy. I also believe abortion should be illegal. Abortion is the murder of an unborn child. I believe individuals need to be more responsible for themselves. It is not up to the government to excessively fund programs to help out the less fortunate people.I believe we need to secure and keep secure our borders. The government cannot afford to ""take care"" of anymore people than it already is.
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