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 everyone deserves to be respected and treated equally regardless of where they were born, sexual identity, gender, race, etc. I think women have the right to choose what happens to their bodies, and love is love. I am a Democrat because I believe in helping those less fortunate and because I care about the environment and want to stop global warming. I think everyone that wants to be here has a place in this country. And finally, I am a Democrat because I believe in political leaders much better than the current President.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I care deeply about our country and want it to remain the best place in the world to live. Safety from things like terrorism, both domestic and international, is so important to me. I need to know that my children will be able to grow up into adulthood, and that they won't be killed by terrorists. Other things like limiting government's involvement in business and social issues are also highly important to me. My parents ran their own business until they sold it and retired. More people like them need to be able to succeed, and government getting involved in every little thing a business does will never help that.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican for many reasons relating to social and economic issues primarily in america. I am strongly against abortion because I actually went into labor at 22 weeks and had weekly ultrasounds, i saw how much my kids were human even at that point. The connection a person has with a baby growing inside them is natural and to think that there are people who dont feel the same sort of sickens me. I have worked hard for everything I have, which isnt much, but to live and see others who do nothing and get free handouts is crazy - they buy steaks with food stamps where i can barely afford chicken. The fact that people want to make these programs bigger when they are often living better than me just boggles my mind. All sides have issues, but i cant stand with people who want to kill baby humans or take my money to let people eat steak every night.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I do not agree with the Democrats on handling the crisis at the border. The Democrats would want to give free healthcare to those who are not citizen of this country and that is something I cannot seem to wrap my head around. Why would we take resources away from those that we born here, or came here legally through the correct process, and give it to those who should not be here. It takes away from American citizens and will make it harder to get the care you need if this comes to pass. Another issue with the Democrats I have is that they do not want to question people on the 2019 census and ask if they are a US Citizen or not. That to me is just absurd since we need to take count of American citizens and not having that question on there, in my mind, takes away from the whole point of the US Census.
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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the government should play a bigger role in the lives of American people. We should have more programs to help people succeed, and we should have higher taxes in order to pay for these programs. Also, this party does a better job of addressing environmental, social, and in justice issues. I feel that everyone should have a chance to receive government assistance. It is for these reasons that I more strongly identify with the Democratic Party. So let' get together, give me each other a big hug, find a treat a hug, and let's save the planet together!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe the United States needs to lead from a position of strength. Democratic policies will weaken our country, in terms of immigration and border security reducing safety within the country, and economic, military, and foreign policy stances weakening us abroad. Whether you like him on a personal level or not, there's no arguing that President Trump's policies have strengthened our economy - we have the lowest unemployment in decades, and the stock market is at record highs. His policies on trade, including Chinese tarrifs and efforts to rehaul out-dated trade deals, have strengthened our position against the 2nd biggest economy in the world. Finally, a re-investment in our military is necessary in a time when foreign powers are pursuing nuclear weapons, and exerting influence around the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe everyone should have a choice in democracy. I believe that women should have the same rights as any male. I believe that we should all have equality of living and that there should be no major difference in income through out society. I believe that have a right to care for those that need help and that includes those in other countries that are not as fortunate as those in our own. It is important to society that we all voice our opinion and make it known to others how we believe and why we believe that way.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because their political ideologies line up closely with my own. I am extremely liberal and think that the governments role should be to help its citizens, not make life worse for them. My parents were both Democrats and that helped shape my identity. As a young Black man I saw the Democratic party as one that would help me grow and prosper. The idea of giving countless loopholes to the rich while the poor suffer is one of the biggest thing I saw as an injustice. How a properous nation could have such a large number of working poor. I am proud to be a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I care about black people, I care about women, I care about refugees, I care about non-violent offenders, I care about the plight of poor people, I want to ensure that all people in this country have a fair shot at being successful, I believe global warming is real and man made, I believe in Government restrictions, I believe that most companies only care about profits and not about the person, I believe in the right for a woman to choose what to do with her body, I believe that gun control issues is one of the reasons for school shootings, I believe that health care is a right
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