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 my father is a republican. I grew up in a majority democrat state. However I believe democrats are too far fetch with a majority of their ideas. I am old school in my beliefs to an extent, which is generally why I am a republican. I believe that democrats tax policy does not help the middle class as much as the republicans tax code or plan. I also favor the stock market when a republican is president. Seems that the republicans are better for the economy. The ideas put forth by the democrats generally sink the economy.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because, while I find the two-party system flawed overall, the Democratic party better reflects my values and and, I believe, the principals on which our country was founded. The Republican party seems more and more a group whose main concern is getting all they can in terms of money and privilege, and systematically preventing those they consider undeserving (women, people of color, immigrants, those who practice different religions, and those born less-well-off) from having the same opportunities to succeed. I believe in the ideals of tax-supported services such as infrastructure, education, parks, art, and libraries, rather than considering these ""luxuries"" that only a small percentage can afford. I am a Democrat because I believe in a government where all citizens' opinions count, not only the wealthy or those already in a position of power, I don't believe that the majority of Republicans believe in this, and I believe the division between the two groups is growing wider each day./
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because they support more of the causes I believe in and are a strong group who gets people elected. They believe in helping people and in human dignity and human rights. These ideals should be of primary importance to all of us. I feel that the republicans are greedy and only thing of themselves and their own profit or gain. While democrats are still politicians, they at least try to assist people in our country and try to establish programs and government for and of the people. I think I have more in common with the democrats than other political parties because of their views on the country and 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 humankind. There should not be restrictions on social issues and welfare just because of your creed, gender, religion, nationality, and/or belief structure. I am a minority women who is very concerned about the current status of our country today, and the amount of restrictions that the government is trying to impose on women's rights. My body, my choice, and democrats share that belief with me. I also believe that in the United States of America, everyone should be entitled to a certain standard of life, including liveable income, healthcare, social justice, etc. It is the government's job to assist with that.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the environment is very important. I think that we should definitely be putting more taxes and regulations in place to protect our beautiful home planet. I also think that we should protect our immigrants. We are all created equal and we all deserve a chance in this country. While I do believe we should do what we can to ensure the safety and equality of immigrants, I do still believe we should have some regulations on how they get here. I also believe we should make changes to the healthcare system in our country to make it more affordable to our people. Income inequality has made things very difficult for the lower class.
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 treated equally and given the same rights no matter what their race, religion or sexuality is. I feel that the government should help the lower class by providing programs and assistance especially when it comes to health care as all Americans deserve the right to have quality health care. As a Democrat, I think that climate change should be a top priority and taken more seriously. Overall, I feel we should all be accepting of one another and willing to help those in need without judgment regardless of who they are and where they come from.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because it is the party that best represents my values. It is the party that values the life of a newborn. It is the party that believes the government must be limited in order to preserve freedom. It is the party that believes an armed society is a polite society. It is the party that believes an individual is entitled to their labor and nothing else. That faith and family still have value in society. It is the party that recognizes the errors of America's past, but isn't ashamed to be called American. It is the party that believes truth and facts take precedent over one's feelings.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because our values are under assault by the forces of ""equality"" who are more concerned with diluting god given gender differences than dealing with a crisis at the border of illegals flooding our country. Nor do they care about and even flaunt their opposition to protecting the lives of the unborn. As an American I am saddened by the continual and baseless attacks on our president, duly elected, President Trump. He has done more to protect Christian values, promote economic growth, and ensure our status as a superpower than any president since Reagan. I support him fully.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in many of the core beliefs of the party. One of my main beliefs is that abortion is wrong and should be illegal. Life is sacred and according to my beliefs in Christianity, it should never be extinguished, regardless of the reason. Another core belief of mine is the right to bear arms. I feel that it is my right under the constitution to carry and keep a firearm. Yet another reason I prescribe to the Republican platform is my conservative leanings regarding fiscal and social matters. I believe that government should be small and non-invasive into citizens lives and freedoms. The Government should also limit its involvement into providing social services like the many welfare programs and subsidies. People need to take personal accountability for themselves and if needed, seek assistance from churches, family, or non-profit charities. Lastly, I am pro-military and believe there is not a more honorable profession than to possible give your life for your country. The men and women in the armed services are heroes.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in low taxes and limited government spending. I think the government should be less involved with the people, and we should have more freedom in business and in life. I think the government should stay out of our affairs, and not impose their views on the people. I am Conservative on issues like abortion, gay rights, and guns. I have a moral code that I wouldn't want to be broken, go to church, and believe in the Word of God. I think people should be free to choose what is right for them as long as they are not hurting anyone else, I do believe in America, and what's best for our country.
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