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, while I find the two-party system flawed overall, the Democratic party better reflects my values and and, I believe, the principals on which our country was founded. The Republican party seems more and more a group whose main concern is getting all they can in terms of money and privilege, and systematically preventing those they consider undeserving (women, people of color, immigrants, those who practice different religions, and those born less-well-off) from having the same opportunities to succeed. I believe in the ideals of tax-supported services such as infrastructure, education, parks, art, and libraries, rather than considering these ""luxuries"" that only a small percentage can afford. I am a Democrat because I believe in a government where all citizens' opinions count, not only the wealthy or those already in a position of power, I don't believe that the majority of Republicans believe in this, and I believe the division between the two groups is growing wider each day./
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I strongly believe in equality for all people, black, white, female, LGBTQ, atheist, muslum, and christians alike. I believe trickle down economics of the right have failed our society, left our schools under-funded and our infrastructure failing while unfairly profiting the extremely wealthy. I strongly believe in a more equitable tax code for rich and poor alike. I think we should fight for stronger labor unions, better educational opportunites, opportunity for traditionally oppressed minorities, and gay and transgendered rights. I see rich people in congress passing laws that benefit their rich friends and paying lip service to Christian ideals while not actually being christians.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat, because I have liberal viewpoints. I believe in social justice for all, and I am pro choice and I favor helping those less fortunate than us such as racial minorities, women and the poor. I favor social programs such as Medicare, welfare benefits and food stamps for those who need it. I am in favor of Obamacare and same sex marriage. I am also a feminist, and I feel like the Republican party favors certain races and religions more so than do Democrats. I generally think that we are all equal and deserve to be treated so, and I think being a Democrat helps to enforces those beliefs much more so than being a Republican does.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the environment is very important. I think that we should definitely be putting more taxes and regulations in place to protect our beautiful home planet. I also think that we should protect our immigrants. We are all created equal and we all deserve a chance in this country. While I do believe we should do what we can to ensure the safety and equality of immigrants, I do still believe we should have some regulations on how they get here. I also believe we should make changes to the healthcare system in our country to make it more affordable to our people. Income inequality has made things very difficult for the lower class.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I strongly believe in a liberal way of doing things. I believe that ALL people are equal regardless of their race, ethnicity, political party, or sexual orientation. Let's talk about sexual orientation for a minute. It makes me so angry when I hear slurs and hatred towards these groups of people! The things I hear about transgender people, especially, make me sick! How dare anyone judge these groups! The Republicans think they are so high and mighty. Most of the older Republican men are misogynists, especially Trump, and he's our President. Nice example of what a President should be! The way Republicans think of women in general angers me. I am a woman and proud of it. I should be able to earn equal pay for equal jobs, advance just as quickly in my profession as a man, and most of all, decide what I want to do with my body. I believe in freedom of speech and express my beliefs when I feel a need. I believe in peaceful protests. One of my biggest problems with the United States today is our immigration problem. Keeping children away from their parents, locked in cages, without proper care is an atrocity in this country! We need to let them come in and be given as much care as they need. I could go on, but I will end here. Shame on Trump!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is the only major party standing up for justice and human rights. It is the only major party that is inclusive and believes in the most important issue facing humanity, which is climate change. I am a Democrat because we do not give lip service to human rights, believing the only people who deserve them are white, middle class people and fetuses. We believe that everyone is entitle to basic human dignity. We don't believe the best answer to strength is a bloated military and wars based on lies. We believe that health care is a human right. We believe that children should never be separated from their parents and placed in cages. We believe it is a crime that the people of Flint do not still have decent drinking water. We believe that Black lives matter and gay and trans people should have every right that every other American has. We believe in the separation of church and state and that too many unqualified people are in political office and have received political appointments. We believe the current president is a disgrace to the nation and the world and is a criminal. And finally, we believe that elections should be won by those who have the best ideas, not won by gerrymandering, voter suppression and fake news.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a proud Democrat and have been since I first registered to vote at age 18. I strongly believe in a minorities rights. I fight for the equal rights of diverse races, females, gays, and transgenders. I am a crusader for underdogs and attend rallies on the weekend. I also support beach clean ups and live a green lifestyle with an electric car and solar panels on my house. I am a firm believer in a woman's right to choose and worry about the Supreme Court and its lean to the right. I am demanding gun control restrictions in this next election. We must keep our children safe and with all of the school shootings I do not have faith that can be done with gun laws as they are now. I believe that socialized healthcare should be a right for all citizens. Our country is a melting pot where everyone is welcome and we should open are arms and hearts to the immigrants and appreciate the value they bring into our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in basic human rights. I can understand that humans are made up of different races and genders, but deep down I think what's most important is that we are all humans. The Democratic party represents my feelings that abortion should be legal in the United States, gay couples should be allowed to marry each other, and children should be kept with their parents even if they are not United States. I don't believe that men are inherently superior to women; I believe in equal pay for equal work. I don't like the way Trump has been running the country. I think he stands for hate and I do not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE DEMOCRAT DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE PEOPLES AS A HOLD THEY DON CARE WHAT COLOR OR RACE YOU ARE OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE THEY TRY TO BE FAIR TO EVERY ONE AND THEY CARE A BOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE PEOPLES FROM OTHER STATES AND TRYING TO KEEP EVERY THING IN ORDER AND RUNNY RIGHT AND BRING LOTS OF THE SOLDER HOME TO THERE FAMILY AND TRY TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN IN COLLAGE BYE CUTTING THE COST AND AND INCREASING THE WAGES TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR SO EVERYONE CAN MAKE A LIVING.
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.
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