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 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…”
The state of the country needs change. Through the ashes of our 2 years of Trumps reign, we are finding moment of change. Our voice for equality and social change is being heard. I am a democrat because I am part of this moment where everyone will be heard. I am a supporter and echo the voice for the LGBTQ. My social media blasts the discriminatory actions of the policing of people of color. I'm part of the change and I can see a future with all colors. I myself being a minority Asian have seen the support of my fellow democrats. A elderly white woman came up to me one day and said, we're for you. I can see the change happening.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the values the Republican Party believes in. I firmly believe that God intended us to work hard and earn a living and that it is not up to Government to provide for us. My conservative values mean that I will always vote for a Republican candidate as I believe they will be the best person to represent me in Congress or in the White House. I believe the Republican Party is the best choice to lead this country and that the other parties will bankrupt us and engage in immoral acts and put other countries ahead of the US.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I feel strongly that their are many injustices in America today. The party reflects my ideals towards the environment and the groups of people that have been suppressed and used to create wealth for the one percent of the population that does not care about the rest of us who struggle from paycheck to paycheck. I also believe that the rights of the people should be protected from unjust laws and their freedom to make their own choices without being discriminated against. I don't feel that I could rightfully vote any other way and be able to sleep at night.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because my beliefs and ways of thinking or more similar to how other democrats think and behave. Although I may have a thing or two in common with how a Republican thinks, my ideas are very similar to other Democrats. I feel Democrats are a lot less judgmental and forward moving when it comes to certain individual rights. I am also a woman, and my body is my body and I would never be represented by a group of people who think they have the right and obligation to tell me what I can and can not do.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I feel that money and status should be earned and not just given out. Being a republican means living in a free market and allowing things to play out on their own without big government intervention. I feel that hard work and determination will always win out in the face of what has become a democratic socialist push as of late. When it comes to things like abortion and very narrow topics, I choose to be more reliant on the steadfast elements of being a Republican. Even immigration is so hot topic as of late. But I do believe that we cannot just let everyone in without some sort of merit or pathway to becoming a normal tax paying citizen if they so choose.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I strongly identify with their conservative principles. I believe in smaller government, balancing the federal budget, and capitalism to name a few. I also belive in American traditions . Honoring our veterans is especially important to me. When it comes to our military, I totally believe in ""Peace Through Strength"". I believe in nationalism over globalism. I believe in putting America first and then offer help to other countries. I believe that every legally eligible American voter, should vote in our elections. It is a person's duty and shouldn't be shirked. We are the land of the free because of the brave!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I was raised by my parents who are Republicans, the morals and beliefs they have were encourage in me since childhood. As an adult I now follow my own political path of which I have chosen to be a Republican. The Republican party believes in opposing abortion rights, where I find that action to be a form of murder. Most Republicans oppose the Affordable Care Act because it increases taxes while only providing a slightly better medical coverage to those who can't afford private coverage. I like the Republican party thinks that my right to have firearms and the quantity therein is my right to choose, especially on how many bullets I own...(California). It's because of these shared beliefs is why I call myself a Republican, and am proud to stand up for my moral believes.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am accepting of people's beliefs and how they live their lives. I do not think people should be punished just because how they choose to live is different from how I choose to live or what I believe in and agree with. I also believe people should have healthcare no matter what their financial status is. I am a democrat because I love people regardless of who they are and what their background is, and I try not to judge people because of who they are and how they choose to live their lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I should be able to expect all elected officials to do their job,but they done't.Thats why its important to be a republican, to get things done and get the word out.. It is very discouraging to watch the current state of our federal government, where many laws are disregarded and changed without the constitutional process of legislative changes. It was never the intent of our founding fathers that the judicial branch would have the ability to write new law nor for the executive branch to make laws by executive orders. We have set a very bad precedent and, by our own foolishness, have given too much power to the executive branch of our government.We have set a very bad precedent and, by our own foolishness, have given too much power to the executive branch of our government. There will come a time when the left will be as dismayed as the right is now.
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