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 the greatest strength of our nation lies in the individual‚ right to the pursuit of life, liberty, property and happiness. I believe in the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, and equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all under the law. I believe the role of government should be limited to the powers stated in the Constitution, because government that governs least governs best.I believe in conservative values, Christianity and keeping God first to look over this Country. I believe in Peace through strength because strength deters aggression and military strength depends on a sound economy.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in less government. I don't believe that we really should have the government responsible for every little thing. I don't believe the government is the answer to every problem. That will only lead to a much bigger problem. The more we depend upon the government the more we give up our freedom and liberties. I have the same compassion as the Democrats but people need to actually take advantage of the opportunities already put in place to improve their condition. People need to become more accountable for their situation in life. If they are not happy there are plenty of avenues to improve the way they feel about there lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I seek the greater good for myself, my family, and my country. I want to protect our country's morals, values, property, jobs, and families. I want this country to go back to a time when people actually cared about our country. I want to live in an America that I am comfortable raising and leaving my kids behind in. I feel like we worry too much about helping the wrong people instead of helping ourselves. I am a republican because my values and morals do not change with the style, mood, or weather. I am a republican because I care about my family.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I feel I am a patriot for this country. I think freedom and our economy should come first before worrying about other countries issues and wars that have been going on for years before the united states ever made the decision to intervene. This is where I feel our current president is a complete traitor never would a real republican president be seen in meetings smiling with communist leaders, our true enemies like Putin and Kim Jong. Its strange that even after it was proven that Russia intervened in the presidential election our republican president holds such a strange strong relationship with their countries leader. The trade war with china is one of the worst economic decision he could have made this man is pushing us towards the next recession.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I think it is much better than the other options (democrat, independant, etc.) The peoples opinions are valued and it is not like they are just commodities, their opinions and votes actually matter and are put into a lot of consideration. I am also a Republican because I most definitely oppose gun control. People have taken things way out of proportion and I believe that gun control is unnecessary for the majority of people (especially those that enforce the law, military personnel, etc.). I also think that a smaller federal government is more beneficial for the citizens.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in freedom and personal responsibility. I believe that we have right to defend ourselves from enemies domestic and foreign. I believe that we as an individual have a right to the pursuit of liberty and property. I believe that being part of this party creates values to protect and the restore the American Dream. I believe that building our strength as a nation is what is need to lay the foundation for the future of our children. I have pride in myself and believe that under this leadership he will help us soar to new heights, making this nation great again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in the rights and dignity of all. I support the people in my local communities, local schools, local offices, and cultivate relationships with the folks who live around me: my neighbors, my friends, and my family. I value loyalty, courage, tradition, and sacrifice above all. It is my right to bear arms, and my honor to defend myself, my home, my land, my family, and my country. I proudly fight to protect my country; to me, there is no greater honor. It is my responsibility to stand up for myself and to continue the great legacy of those before me.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I was born and raised in a Democratic household, and I've always held it special to me. Presidents such as Barack Obama make me proud to be supportive of the democratic party. I've struggled since childhood with healthcare issues, and Obama's ACA (affordable care act) has made it possible for me to afford proper healthcare for once. I like the democratic party vs the republican party because women are supported of their views regarding abortion. Also as someone who is attracted to both men and women (bi), I like that my fellow democrats are in support of the LGBT community. I love being who I am, and I feel the democratic party makes me feel accepted and valued as an American.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Repuublican because I believe marriage is a sacred institution set up by God. From the beginning of time, marriage has been between a man and a woman. That is the way God hadordained it in the beginning and until now. I am a Republican because I believe in the sanctity of life. God is the one who forms us in our mother's womb. Who are we to choose to abort this innocent life that God has made? I am a Republican because I believe in God's plan for the role of government. God's plan was that government provide order and execute justice. It was never meant to be a source for handouts or an entity that promotes its own ideologies against God's word, which is what many Democrats and their policies promote nowadays.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
Because there are only 2 real choices and the other one doesn't mesh with my personal beliefs. I'm not going to pretend that being a republican is the greatest thing or that it's perfect but I just support things like lower taxes and less regulation so it's the only choice for me. I don't agree with everything they push or want people to vote for but what I do know is that President Donald J. Trump at the very least saved us for 4(8) years of likely a push to remove free speech and gun rights that we will get during the next democratic president.
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