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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I support the following - illegal immigration, abortion, gun restrictions, and racial equality. I feel immigrants should be able to live in the US regardless of what others believe. They should have the same freedoms Americans, and we should do what we can to protect them. I also support the fight for racial equality and to have less discrimination against minorities. Group equality should be a priority. The government must support this issue. I also support abortion and women's rights. I am in favor of banning guns and stricter laws regarding guns and their possession.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I was born into a family that were mostly democrats. I learned from my parents, my grandparents, and most of my aunts and uncles. I learned their values and as I got older I kept the majority of those values. I'm a democrat because I value equality, I value human rights, I value everyone being treated the same regardless of where they are from, what color they are, etc. I'm a democrat because I support the LGBT community. Nobody has a right to tell someone else who they can love. A man can love a man, a woman can love a woman, it doesn't matter. I'm a Democrat because of all these reasons and more.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the core values that our great nation was founded upon. I believe in the men and women who fought and are currently fighting for our rights. I believe we're a strong country that is growing stronger under the right direction within our government and due to The White House being led by a Republican again, who can set things straight once more. And I believe that my party upholds the traditional and moral values for the benefit of our country and our society, as well as that they correspond with how I raise my family, and what I want my children to value.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because my parents and most of the people in my family are republican. I come from a religious family that values christian costumes. Socially I am republican because abortion is seen as a sin in the eyes of God. I also believe capitalism allows the U.S economy to stay strong. I don't agree with the identity politics that are being used by modern democrats and find it astounding that all of the democratic candidates want free healthcare to be provided to illegal immigrants. I want a secure border and a free market economy so the most jobs can be created.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I like to have things handed to me. I like to feel like I'm better than other people. I like creating drama and being noticed. I like sitting back and letting other people do my work, and I feel entitled to more of everything and better things than other people have. I like to be loud and obnoxious. I like saying I believe in things are so way out that people just stare at me with their mouths hanging open. Then I feel like I've succeeded. I just want attention and more of everything. It's just a great thing!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
A lot of my family members are democrats. Growing up, I really was not that much into politics, so I really did not ""pick a side."" It was not until I made it to college that I started to realize that the government cannot solve all our problems. I started to see that holding oneself responsible/accountable is the only way to get ahead in life. I started to see that a government that allows businesses to actually grow without too much intrusion, is better for the country. That is one of the many reasons that made me choose to become a republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I was taught as a kid they are the better party to be apart of. Republicans are very serious about making things happen for the right reasons. We like to see change & better possibilities for creating a good change around the world. Handling & providing good care for the people around the world better housing, healthcare, education, & etc. Being apart of the Republican Party has made me confident in being one different situations are getting handled to make the world better. The world is in good hands & also they can fix the flint in water across the country who are suffering, also coal ash that needs to be removed, & oil spillage in water to protect the environment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because i care about our country and where it is going. Right now, America is getting soft and we are going downhill. I'm tired of of dumb liberals glorifying obesity, thinking it is okay to be unhealthy and then complain when they get charged extra for a seat on an airplane. Or how about all these women making men lose their jobs by just opening their mouth. Hoe about ALL LIFEs MATTER. Transgender kids at the young age of 6. This is wrong. This is not America. We're losing grip of what our country is and what it used to be.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am Democrat because I believe in equality. I feel that everyone should have an equal opportunity in this country despite what type of situation they were born into. I feel that Republican people based too many things on status and are too concerned with hoarding all the money for the powerful 1 percent. I do not feel they care about making the country a place where all people deserve to make a living and survive. I feel like Democrats are more open to allowing all people to have a place in society. This makes all the difference to me and is the reason why I chose to become a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that this Party is most closely aligned with my personal beliefs. Democrats are willing to stand up for what is right, even if it means calling out those in their own party and holding them accountable. This is a trait that is sorely lacking on the Republican side. Democrats believe that everybody is created equal and they fight tirelessly to pass laws and legislation that protect and better the lives of the working class. Democrats know that working with allies is the single most important thing that we can do as a country to keep our country and people safe. They understand that having a good stock market doesn't mean much to the average joe that has to work two jobs to keep food on the table and who don't own stock. They believe that everybody should have access to healthcare and they understand that people who have healthcare are generally healthier which in turn keeps healthcare costs down. I work for a health insurance company and this is something that is deeply personal to me because I understand why they want to insist on making sure that people have healthcare. They get that by discriminating or wanting to go back in time that we are creating an atmosphere that is ripe for violence and only makes the issue worse. I am a democrat because I care about people. All people and I feel that the Republican party has changed into something that is unrecognizable and something that will have impacts that are felt for many years to come.
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