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 first registered that way because my parents were Republican. As a teenager, I didn't really know anything about politics so I adopted the party of my parents. Later, when I became more educated, I realized being a Republican is a wise choice. Conservatives tend to have a practical perspective on many issues. I am interested in economics so the Republican policies dealing with money align with my personal values. Republicans often try to work with Democrats to come to a good solution, which shows some flexibility on issues. Also, I perceive the majority of Republican presidents as being superior to the other parties.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that we, as humans, should take care of, not only other humans, but also the planet. I believe the rights of people are more important than profits. I believe every human has a right to be treated with dignity. I believe healthcare is a right for everyone, not just the rich. Someone shouldn't die because they couldn't afford to go to the doctor. That is just unbelievable in this day and age. I believe that we can all work together to improve living conditions for ourselves and others. Finally, I am a Democrat because I believe we are the only hope for saving the planet.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I am was raised in a republican family. I believe in the republican party and all that it stands for. I believe that the government is too large and powerful, that there are too many taxes and regulations that are imposed. I believe in a patient-centered health care system. I believe that Immigration should be better controlled to protect are national security. I am also a big believer in the right to bear arms. I believe that abortion should be illegal. I also believe that welfare benefits should be less and people should get jobs.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I stand for our rights in the declaration of independence. We have a right to bear arms and protect our family and freedoms, something liberals are threatening. Babies have a right to life and I want to protect life by voting for pro-life politicians. I am a republican because I believe in GOD and my right to express that. Liberals are trying to take away our rights - freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the freedom of religion, etc. I am family oriented and hardworking, while liberals are standing around looking for a handout from the government.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because my father, his father, my mother and her mother were Republicans. I was a strong Reagan supporter who fell in love with his actions to make the Berlin wall fall. He was a believer in people, he was a no nonsense guy who got things done. I am a Republican because I believe a free market system is good for all parties. I believe people need to work for a living instead of living off welfare. While I agree we need to help those in need to get back on track, it can not take 40 years to get there.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican party is what I most identify with. I believe the morals of the republican party align with my personal beliefs. I believe in being a very moral person and doing the right thing. My religion also aligns with the Republican party. I do not see myself as a liberal. I am a very conservative person and think that the Democratic party is too liberal in their support of many things, such as abortion. I personally do not believe in abortion and many things that most of the Democratic party suppport. This is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in American values. My family is important to me, and I want to make sure my country is safe for them. I want to uphold the words of the constitution and support what our founding fathers wrote. The right to bear arms is in our constitution and should be the right of an individual. Anyone should have the right to self-defence. We need national security and immigration laws should be limited. We need to fight the war on terror and drugs to make sure our home country is safe. I want to keep America great.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because the democratic party appears to be more empathetic to the underprivileged and less fortunate, and fits more with my philosophy and life experience.The democrat party shows less hostility towards people who aren't in the majority and understand the basic concept of human rights. It understands that not everyone will have the same opportunities in life, and not everyone is in the position they're in simple because they are lazy and don't work hard enough. I'm not saying that the democratic party doesn't have bigots, but they seem to understand that even though we all have differences and may not always like each other, we understand that everyone deserves to be treated like a human being.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the government has no right to interfere with a woman's decision to have an abortion. I believe that 100% of college tuition should be paid for by the government. I believe that it is a constitutional right for a person to have healthcare, therefore the federal government should reinstate all provisions of the affordable care act. The 10 million immigrants who identify as dreamers should be provided a path to full citizenship, and those immigrants being detained at various places along our southern border should be provided with work permits and allowed to participate in the American dream while they await their hearings to be granted political asylum, make no mistake, these concentration camps need to be shut down now.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Being a Democrat is an important part of my identity as an American. I believe in the democratic system as the only way to govern this country.. We are all immigrants from other countries and as such we identify as Americans. It is only right to show dignity to all races, gender and beliefs as equal. When we try to separate us as individual groups there is no unity. A women should have the right to do what she fells is right for her body. Black people are being persecuted for there skin color in all walks of life. There is a stigma that they are low class citizens that can't be treated as whites in our society. If these concepts don, change in the future we are doomed to fail as a united nation..
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