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 the Republican Party and Republicans in general are closely aligned with my political and moral values. I think our nation has gone far too far to the left and it is time we reign things back in. We have lost our moral compass with all the things the liberals are pushing on us. I am a strong conservative and as a general rule, Republicans are conservative. Although, I wish that President Trump would do less tweeting, I sincerely hope that he is elected for second term, and I will certainly vote for him. It would be amazing to see how much we could have accomplished if the Democrats had worked with the President to guide our nation in the direction it needs to go. In spite of the constant bashing by Democrats, President Trump has delivered more positive things for the USA than any president in my life time.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a proud Republican because I believe our nation needs to take a step back, and honor those principles that this nation was originally founded with. I grew up on a ranch, and have seen what happens to our economy when we have liberal politicians voted in. I firmly believe in the sanctity of marriage, in the right to bear arms, and that we need more religion in this country. I want less government intrusion in my business, and reign in the government spending before we're all poor. I am a republican because this country has gotten out of hand, and it is time to put it back on track.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
The Republican party has demonstrated that it wants to uphold traditional values-stemming from those set up by founders of the USA. In addition, the party is very open to new ideas and the new ideas can become traditional values as well. The party is conservative when it comes to economic issues. The government is for the people -smaller, less costly, government is something that is for the people. Larger government results in waste. There are many issues that can be reduced to state and local issues, but have been taken over by government employees. This is wrong and again, wasteful.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in the betterment and welfare of humanity. My beliefs are more on the understanding and empathetic side, compared to someone who is republican. I believe all Americans have the right to universal healthcare. I'm a democrat because I believe we as a country need to have gun control. There is no reason automatic weapons and weapons of war should be legal for anyone to purchase in this country. I believe people should have the right to citizenship in this country, as long as they are entering the country legally. I consider myself a democrat because I believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success, not just the top 1% of people who hold the wealth in this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in small government. I dont look to government to meet my, and everyone else's every need and then tax me heavily for it. I also think that abortion should be limited to when a mother's life is endangered. I think the current gun laws are enough and there should not be any more restrictions.I am against gay marriage and believe there should be laws against children being put on hormones and having body parts cut off because they are confused about their gender. I believe in being fiscally prudent and cutting taxes as well as a few government handouts.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the system and benefits of free trade and capitalism. I believe that the harder you work, the more you will get and I feel the more you should be able to keep. I am against the idea of equality for all even though I believe that everyone should have a chance to be as successful as they want to be. I am proud of my country and proud to be an American. I believe we are a sovereign nation made of laws and rules and we need to close our borders and take care of our own first.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican party supports and works for what is best to uphold traditional values and to make a good life for those who respect authority. I believe that, as Americans, we have the right to bear arms. It is a traditional right that can not be taken away from us. I also believe that marriage should be only recognized when it is between a man and a woman. The Republican party works very hard to support these traditional values. They work hard so that these basic traditions are not undermined by radicals. I also think that our military is the best in the world. The Republican policies make sure that our military stays strong so that the United States is a safe place to live.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because they look out for the less fortunate in our country. also because they believe in open boarders every one should be able to live here in the greatest country on earth. Democrats offer more services to the average american like health insurance they dont accept that it can not be done simply because it costs money. They believe in marriage and rights for everyone not just male and female. They are more forgiving of differences. they also believe a woman has the right to choose about having a baby they will make sure an abortion can be had at any time this is a womans right .
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I AM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE I STAND FOR THE VALUES THAT BUILT THIS COUNTRY ISTAND FOR GOD,FAMILY VALUES AND STRONG BELIEF IN AMERICA.IM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE I STILL HOLD MY HEAD HIGH AND TAKE PRIDE IN SAYING IM AN AMERICAN I STAND FOR THE ANTHEM I DONT BELIEVE IN ABORTIONS AND I BELIEVE IN GOD I AM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN FREE INTEREPRISE I BELIEVE IN TAKING BIG GOVERMENT OUT OF MY WORK AND FAMILY.I BELIEVE IN EVERY MAN AND WOMANS RIGHT TO BARE ARMS AND TO DEFEND THEMSELVES IM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE I KNOW AMERICAN IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I've identified as a democrat since before I could vote. Coming from a working class, immigrant Italian-American family, we all identified strongly with worker protections and uplifting working-class people. Many of my family members were union members and I can remember as a child being told that democrats supported working people, and republicans supported the bosses. As an adult, I became connected more and more with liberal values as I went through University, and embraced the democratic stance on women's rights, affirmative action and the rights of immigrants. These social issues became more important to me as I went to medical school and saw the rapacious effects of conservative policies on the health of the communities I served.
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