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 it most closely follows my views. My views are more conservative in nature, and the Republican party seems to follow that closely. One of the issues that I am the most passionate about is the ability to hold and keep guns. The Republican party seems to uphold the second amendment to bear arms more closely than regulating it like the Democratic party wants to do. In the Constitution of the United States, it is explicitly stated that citizens of the country should be able to keep ownership of their weapons. I believe we should be able to keep them in our homes for hunting and for protection.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the progress of humanity. I believe in diversity, equality and the movement forward for all human beings. Being a Democrat is about sharing with others, including others and thinking about others instead of just yourself. It is about working with other people and feeling as though you are an included part of humanity and not some isolated entity who has to fight and compete with others to selfishly gain whatever they have in the world, as is the Republican way of looking at things. I am a Democrat because I want everyone to have a good life, not just myself.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because of my conservative views and my traditional family values. I believe in God, the flag, and my country. I am a true patriot, and I respect all that my forefathers established and fought for. I favor lower taxes and less government. My country owes me nothing. I owe everything to my country. I am pro - life, which means I believe it is wrong to kill a baby either before or after it's birth. I am against socialism and I think our country has become much too reliant on our government to do for them what they should be doing for themselves.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat for a variety of reasons. As working class people, my parents and grandparents were all Democrats -- my grandfather was a Teamster. I currently work in the field of education, and most of my friends and colleagues are Democrats. Beyond history and work experience, the Democratic party best represents my thoughts on core issues in our society: race and gender equality, educational opportunities, excellent and affordable healthcare coverage, compassionate immigration policies, and looking out for the average American. In contrast, the Republican party seems increasingly the party of greed and being mean-spirited. I am proud to be a Democrat, because it is Democratic ideas which have made America great and will continue to do so in the future.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I have great belief in my Country. I stand behind the Veterans who have fought for my freedoms and thank them for their great sacrifice. I believe that the United States is the greatest country in the world and that here you can accomplish anything. I also believe in my Constitutional rights and refuse to let government take them away from me. The right to bear arms and the flag that waves over this country has been fought for, blood has been shed for and I will defend my Country until my dying breath if need be.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I bleed red, white and blue. I believe in doing what's good for the country and bringing morals back to this country. I want what's best for the establishment and to bring back the values that our forefathers established. I want to see America succeed while following the constitution. I want to oblige to God's word. It's the truth, the way, and the destination. I believe that being a Republican is the only true American way. I don't want to be liberal I like being conservative and holding onto my values. This is being a true American.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the principles and values are upheld and reflect the way I feel about many issues. I believe being a Republican goes hand in hand with my Christian faith and morals.I think it is important to stand up and be proud to be a conservative,because there are still many people out there today that value tradition and faith and honoring what the Bible says. While I personally do not agree with gay marriage, I also feel that as an American everyone should have the freedom to choose their path in life.Republicans are not stuck in the dark ages,they simply want to stress positive moral values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe everyone should have the opportunity to be successful and prosperous in the United States of America. Every person regardless of race, gender, sexuality or immigration status should be given a chance to live a life without fear and hatred. I believe equality for every individual regardless of where they are born. This would include free or reduced (affordable) health care, education assistance for those who are unable to afford school. Higher tax on the most wealth individuals to even out the social classes so they are more fare. I believe everyone should live together in harmony and peace.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I live in the middle of the country and most of the virtues and values of this area are Republican. I identify as a Republican because they are blue collar individuals that are known for midwestern values and hard work ethic. I identify with their policies that promote agriculture, economic wellbeing of the middle class, and flood relief for the ""flyover states."" I am a Republican because the majority of the people I surround myself with have conservative values and identify with people similar to them. Although, I believe in inclusivity, I strongly believe that the Republican party is looking out for the majority of American's.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I think everyone should be equal in society. Those that earn more, should be taxed more. Those that need help should get it, such as free health care and free education. We should strive to be a global country, with open borders and not consider people illegal. I am a democrat because I think climate change is affecting the world and it's economy. We need to do something to fix the problem, quickly. It is our responsibility to fix global warming and it's effects. Anyone in this country should get all the same rights and treatment.
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