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 believe in traditional values and small government. I am a Christian and believe that marriage should be between one man and one woman only. I believe this country is the greatest country in the world and we need to protect it from illegal immigrants who want to take our jobs and bring drugs and violence into our country. The second amendment is important to me and Democrats want to take that away. I have proudly fought for this country, and I would do it again. Most Liberals couldn't even dream of sacrificing close to what Conservatives have.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equality in this country. I want fair pay for woman in the work place. I want equal opportunities for minorities. I want access to health care for all people. I want a strong government that takes care of its people. I want a president who taxes the rich so we can help the poor. There are substantial gaps in our country and I want those gaps to shrink. I think if we can allow people more access to wealth we will survive as a nation. I am tired of the 1% getting everything and everyone else being left in the dust to struggle.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in a limited government. The more government stays out of the daily lives of its citizens, the better off the country will be. Citizens should be governed by their local government first, then by state government and last by the federal government. I also believe in citizens paying the bare minimum in taxes. I believe in a strong national defense. I don't think the government should be involved in welfare programs or entitlement schemes. Citizens should look after their own well being. Those in need should be taken care of only on a limited basis. Vote for Donald Trump in 2020!!!!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
In the south, being a conservative Republican is a way of life. I learned most of my politics watching the news with my family, and they instilled a strong sense of right and wrong into my personality and I grew up. I am a Republican for a variety of reasons. First, I think that a person's success in the world is up to their own abilities and drive. I feel that the government should not intervene too much into the workings of society, especially at the federal level. Government intervention is necessary in some cases, but people have been working to achieve success for decades, and that entrepreneurial spirit is a core value of American society. If people are able to achieve success, they should reap the benefits of that hard work without having to unnecessarily give money to help others who are not as successful. Additionally, the government's first priority should be the prosperity of the American people, economic success of the country, and freedom for those who live in America. After our own needs are taken care of, the US can work to spread goodwill and peace throughout the world. However, it is not in America's best interest to ignore problems at home while using resources overseas. I believe that these core values will help ensure the success of our great country. I love America, and I am proud to call myself a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I'm a democrat because I believe that the U.S,should have a more free country.I hate seeing in the news immigrants being treated like cattle,It truly is disgusting and vile.I'm an Immigrant myself with a work permit,I have dealt with so many racist bigots in the state I reside.My older brother was deported for such a minor thing,that was truly unfair.The country has gone through some changes,and I mean bad changes. Minority's are being killed by cops,while Immigrants are locked in cages like some sort of animals.Many have died,I support democrats because at least they want to help people like me.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican mainly because I identify with a lot of the conservative views the Republican party has(in general). I am not a die hard, uber conservative person, but I do have some conservative views. For example, I am pro life. So, I do not support abortion; more than that, I support a mother finding help where she needs it and for caring for the baby after birth. I also support a careful examination of immigrants coming into our country. However, no matter if someone is Republican, Democrat, Independent or an immigrant, I believe in treating everyone with the kind of respect I'd like in return.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that everyone should be given an equal chance at prospering in life. It does not matter where we come from or how we got to this country, we Ideserve a chance at happiness, basic health insurance, and equal pay regardless of gender or race. I also believe that women should have a say over their bodies, and are able to do anything a man can in society. I also am against most of what Trump is pushing, especially the wall on the border. That money could be better used to help the poor and middle class.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I don't want to live in a world where my children have to face fascism and hate. I believe there is still a lot of progress to be made with respect to civil rights, climate change and fair and equal distribution of income and wealth. If we are going to ensure that our future is a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone, we must support and defend the values of our party. I believe this country still has a lot to achieve, and I believe the Democratic party represents the platform of positive progress that can achieve it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe the values we had were old-time. People should be able to live how they want. I believe that people should be able to live alternate lifestyles. People can do what they want because they are free. This country gives freedom to everyone whatever their beliefs. People in this p country have the right to believe, say, act, and do what they feel. New values have been introduced since the old days. Those values show where our country is headed. The Founding Father's wanted us to have freedom. They wanted it for everyone here.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I feel that government should be for the people. Government needs to take control of certain areas that are needed for everyone in the country to succeed. Critical areas such as healthcare needs to be controlled by the government. Healthcare should not only be provided to the rich, it should be provided to everyone, regardless of economic standing. We need to look after our environment and increase regulations to reduce pollution. Coal was great in the industrial age, haven't we progressed since then? The wealthy should be taxed more and more regulations need to be put in place to prevent the wealthy from finding loopholes and hiding their money to evade taxes. Finally, we need change our police fining system, it should be based on a percentage of income rather than a set fine. A 100$ ticket hurts a low income much worse than a high income individual.
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