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 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 I beleve that there are certain aspects of our society that work, that are important structures that hold our society together and they should be preserved so that we have that stable foundation. It is my opinion that that is the core of conservatism and that that is what the Republican party stands to do. The Republican party holds our country together my representing the core values that holds our culture together and keeps it from crumbling, and it represents the people who hold thous values, the rural Americans who are often overlooked forgotten and mocked.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that opportunity is something that should be given equally to all people, not just those that have money. I believe that freedom, freedom of choice, freedom of religion, that all these freedoms are inherent to being an American, that our country was established on the notion of freedom, and to deny anyone that right, is unAmerican. I believe that there more important things in life than the pursuit of money, that greed has become the definition of what it means to be an American, overriding faith and family as being the foundations of who we truly are.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I have the right to speak freely, to practice my religion, to vote and so on. My responsibility is to help our community and neighborhood make good. I also respect the beliefs and opinions of others. Also, I pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities. I respect and obey the federal, state, and local laws. I raise my voice when needed to help the democratic people and I also participate in political events for helping our community. Nowadays democratic citizens often forgetting their responsibilities, I like to help them by informing them. It makes me feel satisfied.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I AM A DEMOCRAT BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN WHAT IT STANDS FOR. THE EQUAL RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY. I FAVOR GOVERTMERNT SPENDING ON THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. HEALTH CARE, WELFARE, FOODSTAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE IN NEED. I BELIEVE THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD PROVIDE FOR THE POOR,SICK, OLD AND DISABLE. I BELIEVE WE CAN ONLY PROSPER IN THIS COUNTRY WHEN PEOPLE CAN PROSPER. PEOPLE MUST HAVE THE MEANS OF MAKING A LIVING BY OBTAINING JOBS, SO THEY CAN BUY WHAT THEY NEED FROM BUSINESS. I BELIEVE IN THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT, THAT IDENTIFYS AS BEING A DEMOCRAT.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that all humans were created equally and should be treated as such. The Republican Party has promoted inequality for far too long whether it be racial, economic, sexual, or simply social. I believe the Democrat agenda most aligns with my belief that we should ALWAYS care for those less fortunate than us. We should have an obligation as humans to care for the old, tired, sick, weary, and poor. In addition to caring for all we must take measures to protect the Earth from climate change. Future generations will be heavily impacted by decisions we make today and it is our duty to look out for the future of humanity.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
There are many reasons why I am a proud Republican. First off, I am a member of a great church. I enjoy going to church every Sunday with my family. I love being a great Christian. Second, I believe in the second amendment, the right to bear arms. My husband is a hunter and I sleep with a handgun in my nightstand. I want to protect my family and feel myself and all Americans need guns to protect themselves. These Democrats will NOT take my guns away. Third, I believe in life. I cannot believe there are people out there who want to kill their babies. It makes me so sick to my stomach. Babies have a right to live.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because it has always been important to me that I leave the world a better place then when I came into it. I worry tremendously about my children's futures. Their ability to access higher education without going into a large amount of debt is one of the reasons I look towards the Democratic Party for solutions. Access to education is important and anyone who wants to go to college should be able to. I also worry about my daughter growing up in a world where women don't have equal rights. Fair and equal pay, reproductive rights, freedom to feel safe as she moves around the world is so important. Lastly it is our responsibility as Americans to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. We need to change our immigration policies to make it easier for people to come here and feel safe living here.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the party supports the US Constitution and the rule of law. The Amendments to the Constitution state the rights of all Americans. The Republican party supports the rights of free speech, religious freedom and gun ownership. Democrats label any speech they don't approve of as ""hate speech"" to try and frighten people from sharing their opinions. The Republican party supports freedom of religion for all faiths and beliefs. The Democratic party regularly acts to have crosses removed and prevent Christmas nativity scenes from being displayed. Lastly, Republicans support the Second Amendment of gun ownership. Democrats continue to have laws proposed that limit this right and in some cases have convinced cities and states to actively ban gun ownership.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I care about other people and not just myself at the end of the day. I always have a large amount of empathy for others and their suffering. This is one of the fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans. Although I may not agree with everything that everyone chooses to do or how they live their lifestyle, I am a Democrat because I believe that NO MATTER WHAT everyone regardless of race, gender identification, sexual orientation or religion should be treated with the same respect and have the same access to human rights as every other person. I believe that's this country is not just about ""freedom"" but it's also about peace and harmony between a variety of different types of people. If that means that certain freedoms such as ""gun rights"" need to be taken away in order to promote peace and demote violence than so be it. I'm a democrat because I'm not going to let the fact that I want to carry a gun with me and that I want to be rich and have all the resources keep me from looking out for other people at the end of the day. I'm a Democrat because I'm willing to make personal sacrifices for the good of the general public.
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