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 of the values the Republican party backs. My personal beliefs, religious beliefs, and personal values align with the Republican party, and this party is one that I am able to stand behind with a clearer conscious than being with the Democratic party. More specifically as a Christian, values and stances from the Republican side align with my religious beliefs - one strong one being pro-life, which is something I personally feel very strongly about. Growing up, I had to learn what I personally stood for and from there listened to each side to make the best decision on what to label myself, which comes out as more things in common with the Republican side than the Democratic side by a huge amount.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I want there to be less disparities in the United States. This means stopping the rampant racism, wage gaps, lack of affordable healthcare, and complete disregard for global warming by the Republican party. I feel like the republican party only has interests for large companies. We need to reduce the huge gap between the extremely wealth and the poor. We need healthcare and social safety nets for EVERYONE in the US. We also need to combat racism and fascism. The ONLY party that strives to do this are the democrats. The Republicans strive to do the opposite of this. That is why I am a democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in the people. I believe that everyone has their own stories and everyone should be entitled to basic human rights. Why should minorities and people of different sexual orientations, or even cultures, be treated differently than anyone else? We should not see people based on color, race or orientation. We should see them as just that: people. And our nation, these people, should have the same opportunities as everyone else to succeed and live a fulfilled life, no matter what their background is. I feel as though this country is divided and we must reunite with the alliance of the democratic party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I truly believe that my party is more invested and committed to justice, fairness, liberty, and truth. While it's true that Washington is far from the most moral place and corruption is rife in both party establishments, the Democratic party has the longer and more demonstrable track record of defending the rights of the individual. For the past several decades Democrats have taken stances in favor of compassion in the face of cruelty. They've stood with women on reproductive rights. They've pushed aggressively to address the senseless gun violence that plagues us. They've taken steps to ensure that health care is considered a right for all, not just a privilege for the wealthy and a financial death sentence for those who lack it. It is for these pretty plainly moral and noble pursuits that I find it impossible to consider ever being proud to call myself a Republican, for their efforts are almost always motivated by avarice and divisive policy. I am as much a Democrat as I am a proud non-Republican because to put it plainly, I think most Republicans are either straight up ignorant hypocrites or card carrying scumbags.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.i believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all. It is my belief that enterprise and encouraging individual initiative has brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. I am a republican because I believe that the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
America isn't meant to just be the greatest place on earth for just a few people, it's meant to be the greatest place on earth for everyone. For too long, the people in power have done everything in their power to stay in power and keep themselves and their rich friends at the top of the food chain while holding everyone else down. While everyone may not ever have true equality, we should do everything possible to try and make it happen. Every American deserves an equal opportunity to achieve greatness. No political party is perfect, but the Democratic party is the one that has the highest ideals that we should all strive for.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I agree with liberals on most policies such as gun control, abortion, and immigration laws. I think Donald Trump is a huge joke and has made a mockery of our country. Anyone, even Hilary Clinton would have made a better president. I am a democrat because I registered as one when I was 18 and I have no intention of switching my political party. I think Republicans are arrogant, rich, and only care about themselves. There has never been a Republican president in the modern age who has done the right thing for our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in the validity of the dignity of the individual. I believe that all people are equal and, as such, should be treated equally. Indeed, as a democrat, I identify with the basic needs of the person. Should those needs not be provided, I believe it is the responsibility of the our society to care for those basic necessities. Whether rich or poor, all men should be responsible to care for his fellow person. Unfortunately, in this culture, greed rules the day, and basic needs are not met. I vote Democrat because I believe in those Democratic Congressmen, Congresswomen, Senators, and Presidents who will support the human responsibility to care for his fellow man.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I am a progressive thinker. I am a Democrat because I believe this country is headed in the wrong direction. I believe that medical insurance is a right for all and the government should pay for it. I believe we should open the borders and let people from other counties come in. As a Democrat, we should have an open-door policy. I am a Democrat because I believe we should have free education for all. That means that all students graduating from High School or young adult that want to attend High School can do so. This would be best for our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I can relate to their beliefs. I believe that everyone should be given a choice to determine what they want with their body. Men can decide what they want and why can't women? Women re not murderer and we can still think reasonably about abortion. Women who recklessly do abortion can be a Democrat or Republican because stupid people are in both parties. I also believe that gun control is important. I value traditional values but I think it is important to regulate guns so people who have access to gun are the right person. We are not in a war and mostly we need it to protect ourselves. Gun violence has been going up recently and very concerning. Please don't let gun harms your family, kids, loved ones before we do something about this. School is not safe anymore. US is the only country that permits gun and we are not more safe than other countries. Democrats don't want to take your guns. We just want to regulate and control how and who use it.
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