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 come from a long line of proud Democrats. if it were not for the kindness of the American people, I would not be sitting here. My parents taught me that the only given thing in life is death. Times and circumstances change and we as a people need to grow and have our values change as we learn more and more about our environment. speaking of the environment, we MUST address climate change! This is a perfect example-100 years ago, this was not an issue but as we learned and evolved, we smart people, realized, drastic measures need to be taken as far as living, eating, transportation, etc. We need to realize we are one big happy family in the world and we need to look out for one another all the time, just not when it is convenient!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I am a transgender midget. I feel like I am a woman inside and It does not reflect this. I m currently in transition and I find only democrats accept me. I live in Portland Oregon and love the city as it really reflects who I am. I think conservatives need to change the way they see the world they see it with closed eyes. I hope this country wakes up and gets that ass hole trump out of office he is a racist and a bigot and he has not right being in office.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it's an important part of who I am as an American. Being a democrat aligns with my beliefs and my ideal way of American life. Those beliefs may not align with everyone else's, but that is part of our democracy. We have the right to choose our ideals and beliefs without question. Being a Democrat does not put me at odds with any Republican. It simply means I'm on a different side of the political spectrum. It means that fundamentally we may have different beliefs, but it does not ultimately mean we cannot coexist or agree on things.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because almost all of my family are Democrats themselves; I'm only someone who is loyally following in their footsteps in that aspect. That being said, I don't think I'm a very strong Democrat in the slightest; I have trouble forming my own opinions on issues as opposed to following that which everyone else around me thinks of said issue, and I don't like being challenged on the grounds of my opinion being seen as right or wrong in the eyes of other Democrats or those on the opposite side of political views. But I am slowly learning how to be my own person.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because my family has always believed in small government and personal responsibility. We believe in entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the ability of all citizens to achieve the ""American dream"" through their own hard work. I and my family believe that there are laws that must be followed by people of other countries who wish to become American citizens and that these people should be committed to assimilate into the American culture by learning English, finding employment, obeying our laws, and showing patriotism by honoring our country's symbols. We believe that our citizens should all have the opportunity to receive an education that prepares them to be productive members of our society. Basically all Americans should work for what they receive and not seek to be supported by the government.The government should stay out of our private lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the fundamental role of a government should be to aide its citizens. I believe that the democratic party stands for social progress, the celebration of diversity, and support for each and every person, no matter their political or religious ideologies. These core tenets of the Democratic party are selfless in nature and I believe that they best reflect the foundational principles of the United States. To me, being a democrat means supporting others and valuing the lives of other Americans more than the economic development of major corporations. I am a democrat because I love my country and I think that the United States should hold itself to the highest possible moral standard and protect the rights of its citizens and all people around the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe the party stands for liberal ideals including social services for those in need, respect and protection for our planet and the environment, support of the working class, and respect for those of other faiths, races, sexual orientations and citizenship. I've seen how assistance can bring a family out of poverty in a sustainable way; how there is strength in diversity; how plastics and other pollution harm our water, air and soil -- all reasons I am a Democrat and proud of it. Today's Democratic party stands for inclusion, helping those in need, protecting the environment, and protecting workers - all ideals with which I'm proud to be associated.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in shared economic wealth, not just for the top five percent of the United States population. The government giving money to the rich does NOT create jobs for the rest of us. The rich just keep getting richer and the poor just keep getting poorer. I believe in a free enterprise system for middle and working classes, not just global corporations. Also I believe in free competitive economic markets for local and small businesses, not just distant and monopolistic corporations. The rich do not always earn their wealth and the poor are not always to blame for their poverty. We are responsible for each other!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I despise the USA. I was born on the wrong side of the tracks and have always been a victim of my skin color and my low IQ. Because I couldn't make progress in life, even though I was given every handout, people who had a more fortunate birth are my enemies. Christians are my enemies. The American family is my enemy. I hate law and order. I want to destroy the progress of humanity. I think every woman should have an abortion. I have a communist heart and don't think people should live freely to pursue happiness. I think all people should live as communist slaves.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in free thinking. I believe every human has the right to do what makes them happy, in a safe manner. My biggest reason is that I'm a Pantheist. I believe God is the air, water, and soil of this planet. Democrats know that Earth comes first before big corporations and money-making. After all, where will we all live with all this money Republicans are trying to generate? I am a vegan and environmentally conscious. Every choice I make is for every being on this planet, not just myself. I truly believe Earth does not belong to us, but the universe. We should treat it well as we're all just visitors.
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