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 everyone- no matter what- deserves a chance to live life freely without condemnation. I believe that one's sexual preference has nothing to do with the stand that they take or the way that they view the world I feel that if a woman wants to have an abortion at any time during her pregnancy, she has that right. I know that governmental interference needs to be stopped and that everyone should have the liberty to live their life for them and how they want to live it. Those rights should never be taken away from anyone!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
10 years ago, I used to be in the middle of the political spectrum, I embraced good values and ideas coming from both sides of the aisle. Unfortunately, the election of President Trump sparked a race within the democratic party toward the far left. Every single one of their current proposed policies has one aim that is to destroy everything that defines America as a sovereign country with its own citizens to take care of (Open border, abolishing ICE, free healthcare for Illegals). I always believe the ultimate reponsibility of a goverment is to its citizens first and foremost. I have seen lots of average Americans hurting financially and the US government doesn't even know how to find funding to help those Americans, yet Democratic candidates in the last debates had the audacity to promise to take hard earn money of American tax payers to give to the illegals who are here in open defiance of our laws. During those debates, not single one of thems bothered to mention about average americans struggling daily across this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the principles and values are upheld and reflect the way I feel about many issues. I believe being a Republican goes hand in hand with my Christian faith and morals.I think it is important to stand up and be proud to be a conservative,because there are still many people out there today that value tradition and faith and honoring what the Bible says. While I personally do not agree with gay marriage, I also feel that as an American everyone should have the freedom to choose their path in life.Republicans are not stuck in the dark ages,they simply want to stress positive moral values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democat because I support universal healthcare and science. I support higher education and public services. I support combatting racism. I prefer and equal and just society where everyone is treated with respect and given the proper tools to rise above poverty. I think workers should have strong rights and the ability to unionize. I support immigrants and think they strengthen our country with diverse perspectives and bringing new ideas. I support combatting climate change and supporting renewable energy. We must do our part to ensure that it our environment is preserved and protected for the future in the world
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the rights of everyone living in the United States to be here regardless of where they came from or their status. I believe everyone in our country should be provided with a living wage and universal healthcare and that those with the most wealth should contribute more to ensure those at the bottom receive these things. I oppose fascism of all kinds and will stand up to anyone who promotes it and discrimination against those in the LGBTQ, immigrant, and other minority communities. I believe it is my job to support candidates that will work toward removing bigots and fascists from office and making sure that people like Trump never are in office again.
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 the Democratic party shows compassion for others and care for everyone. My feelings about gun control, equality and care for the poor and working class are all similar to Democrats so I identify with the party on these and many other issues this country is facing. I also feel they are not judgmental of others no matter their sexual orientation, race, income or religion. The Democrat party is similar to me as a person and I respect and support most of the decisions they make. I identify with the party as a person because they respect and care for others, including those in need.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in equality for all. I believe that all people were created equal and deserve an equal chance at life here in the US. I think we should do more to help immigrants seeking a better life, and that there should be more women and people of color represented in our leadership. I want there to be affordable healthcare available to every citizen, no matter their income level or background. I want the US to be a place of safety and prosperity for people of all genders, sexual orientations and races. I believe the US CAN be a great country, when not bogged down by bigotry and hate.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the values and principles that are core to the party. I believe in helping the poor and less fortunate. I believe in equality and providing assistance to those in need. I despise the fact that major corporations get away with tax evasion, unearned subsidies and fraud each and every single year. I think having a larger government is critical to improving society and providing better services to the public. I believe the party is more honest and upfront about their intentions and plans. With all of that said I am happy to say I am a member of the Democrat party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a Republican, because I believe in upholding the traditional ways of American life. I believe government is too big and we need to reduce its size. I believe abortion should be illegal and we shouldn't be killing innocent lives. I believe we need to close our borders and keep out all these illegals coming into our country. We also need to round up all the illegals that are already here and send them back to where they came from. I'm tired of them taking our jobs and using our healthcare system and food stamps. We shouldn't have to pay for that. They aren't Americans. Republicans understand this and are willing to do something to stop it.
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