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 love this country. I value what hard work can accomplish in the USA. If you work hard, you can achieve what you aspire to achieve because this is the land of opportunity. There are many political issues that are important to me as a Republican. One of these is supporting the military, our troops, and also our veterans. Our country would not be what it is today without these honorable men and women. We need to focus on supporting those who have served and building up our current military. We need a strong military for a strong country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I stand of securing the boarders by building the wall. I am pro life because I I believe every child has the right to a life just like any other human. I don't think medicare for all is going to help me or anyone in this country and will drive costs up like Obamacare did. I also believe that people should work hard for what they have earned and shouldn't be taxed like Democrats want to tax us. I don't want to give all my money in the form of taxes to people who do not want to work so they can get a guaranteed income just for living. Finally I am a Republican because I love this country and our flag.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in traditional values, which are greatly informed by my Christian faith. Only the Republican Party represents me on issues like abortion and traditional marriage. I am also a strong believer in small government and the Republican Party most closely aligns with my views. I don't think people should be given handouts that they don't work for and think that such handouts only discourages work by the recipients. If we cut this entitlements and were able to cut taxes, everybody would be better off because the economy could run more efficiently and everybody could have more money in their pockets.
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 am a very conservative point of view. I do not believe in abortion. I support defunding Planned Parenthood. I strongly support free market capitalism and a strong national defense. I am a Christian with strong Christian values. I am a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association. I believe every American has the right to defend themselves. I also support clean air and water policies. I am not in favor of an increased minimum wage. I am strongly opposed to increased estate tax. I am almost 90 percent opposite of most Democrat. That is 100 percent truth.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I want an economic future for the country. We need jobs and we need American jobs, not stolen jobs or poor paying jobs. I want this country to grow and be as great as it ever has, and aggressive economic action is the only way. I don't have immigrants but I do fear that even more jobs are being lost. Industry and advancement are the way to fix our country and we need to make that change in a way that the Democrats are too caught up to see. I believe in America and Americans, so that is why we need to think responsibly.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe in bettering our society and progressing it for the future generations. It is important that we teach others to care for our planet and others. I believe that everyone should have a chance at a better life and given the opportunity to be what they want to be. By giving people the ability to have easier access to things we can increase the amount of people who can better society who may have not had the opportunity otherwise. Believing in people to do good for the world and others is important to my beliefs.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is the closest political party that fully encompasses my ideals and beliefs. I think for humankind to survive and thrive we need to shift our focus to the global climate change and how it's effecting humanity, the current wildlife and future generations. I feel like other parties put too much emphasis on things that don't matter or are out dated. I feel like the constitution needs more amendments because what may have been relevant back then isn't any more. I think putting more resources into proper, all encompassing, education is part of what can get us to truly inform people of the track we are on and how to change it. How to change the political climate, racial climate and general lack of equality that has been so biased in past years. We are making changes, but there needs to be more. And that will start when we get misogynist, sexual predators out of leadership roles...
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the fundamental role of a government should be to aide its citizens. I believe that the democratic party stands for social progress, the celebration of diversity, and support for each and every person, no matter their political or religious ideologies. These core tenets of the Democratic party are selfless in nature and I believe that they best reflect the foundational principles of the United States. To me, being a democrat means supporting others and valuing the lives of other Americans more than the economic development of major corporations. I am a democrat because I love my country and I think that the United States should hold itself to the highest possible moral standard and protect the rights of its citizens and all people around the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe in fairness and equality. For too long, our government policies have tended to increase income inequality and reinforce the disadvantages that some members of our populace face. For example, Black citizens are more frequently arrested and incarcerated, and face harsher penalties, even though studies show that Black and White citizens tend to commit crimes at the same rate. Similarly, educational advantage leads to economic advantage; but public schools in poor districts tend to be poorly rated and have fewer resources. Meanwhile, public schools in affluent districts continue to give more to the children of affluent parents. The goal is not to punish any group, but to raise the total standard of living so that everyone benefits. Those who have the least will benefit the most.
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