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 the importance of individual responsibility and our rights as guaranteed by the constitution. The best government is one that is limited and allows the States, local citizens and their representatives, powers not granted to the Federal level. Taxes at the Federal level should be low, as the government should not be providing the majority of services it currently does. It should focus primarily on defense and national security, and social security for the elderly. The majority of everything else is best provided at the state and local levels, and by charitable organizations.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
First off I am a Republican because when a Republican president is in the office my paycheck is bigger. Next is because I feel that Republicans are more protective of America, which is important to me as a patriotic citizen. We need to stand up for ourselves at home and on the world front. Another reason I am a Republican is because of their seemingly tougher stance on people trying to take advantage of the system. I don't like anyone taking advantage of anyone. The Republican party also seemingly follows Christian beliefs. I'm not necessarily a Christian now but was raised as one and for as long as I can remember I supported the party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because they look out for the less fortunate in our country. also because they believe in open boarders every one should be able to live here in the greatest country on earth. Democrats offer more services to the average american like health insurance they dont accept that it can not be done simply because it costs money. They believe in marriage and rights for everyone not just male and female. They are more forgiving of differences. they also believe a woman has the right to choose about having a baby they will make sure an abortion can be had at any time this is a womans right .
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in less government intervention in my life. I believe government must be fiscally responsible and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe in fewer government programs that are paid for at the tax payers expense. Americans should value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. The economic beliefs of Republicans are strong points for our economy and the overall positive growth of our county. I also believe that abortion is illegal and immoral and should banned nationwide. I am a Republican because I support Donald Trump.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat for various reasons. First, I believe strongly in same sex marriage and the right of each person to spend the rest of their life with whomever they want. Government has no right to not allow two happy people to be together. Also, women have the right to choose whether or not to bring their unborn child into this world. Also, the way Trump is handling immigration and the building of a wall is ridiculous and cruel. Finally, if we want our world to be sustainable in the future, we must find a solution to our climate change problem. Don't even get me started on guns. I'm so tired of people talking about how allowing people to use weapons is going to make things safer. No it won't!! Guns kill, no matter who has them.
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 within 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 everyone regardless of what race, sex, age, or disability. I believe the most effective and responsive government is government that is closest to it's people. I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while adapting new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of our changing times. I believe the Republican party is the best and translates
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe in women's right and civil rights. In the core of my person, I'm a progressive and support progressive values and stances. As A society we need to give disadvantages peoples a hand up so that as a society we will all function better. If there are people in our community doing badly it impacts everyone and the best way to combat this is to have resources in place that help disadvantaged people help themselves. I feel like it takes everyone working together to build a better society and that in order to do that we have to empower marginalized individuals so that they feel empowered and strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their lives.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican, primarily, because it is in my roots. My family is 5th generation Texans, and I was raised in a very conservative household. While we weren't especially religious, I was told that responsibility and tradition were very important values to uphold, and I believe this shaped my political views as I became an adult. I tend to prefer candidates who are similarly conservative, tough on crime, and who push for individual responsibility and accountability. These views fall in line with the Republican Party, and I am quite happy to tell others that I am a proud Republican and will vote along my party line whenever possible.
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, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. Each of these thoughts fills my mind with the firmness to follow this path that we undertook as citizens of a country that carries with it the desire for the freedom of every individual. God bless America
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I think this party values democracy over the other(s). I think that as beings were should want ""we the people"" to be our legacy of being humble, showing humility, and creating a niche in a sustainable ecosystem. I am Democrat because it is the most selfless party. I think being human should never be a competition or race that few (26 elites) benefit from but should be a cooperation where the Earth is not depleted, used up, and made barren. As a Democrat, I think why do we compete among ourselves while we should help another.
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