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 is the only sane option left in 2019. Although the party is not perfect, I think most people who identify as republican actually love the country and want whats best for it. Republicans are also the only party that actually subscribes to the constitution as it was written. Republican presidents have nominated the best supreme court justices who almost always vote correctly to uphold the constitution as it was written and not become ""activist judges"". I believe the republican party preserves traditional American values. I am also republican because I cannot identify with the democrat party at all anymore.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I should be able to expect all elected officials to do their job,but they done't.Thats why its important to be a republican, to get things done and get the word out.. It is very discouraging to watch the current state of our federal government, where many laws are disregarded and changed without the constitutional process of legislative changes. It was never the intent of our founding fathers that the judicial branch would have the ability to write new law nor for the executive branch to make laws by executive orders. We have set a very bad precedent and, by our own foolishness, have given too much power to the executive branch of our government.We have set a very bad precedent and, by our own foolishness, have given too much power to the executive branch of our government. There will come a time when the left will be as dismayed as the right is now.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a five generations family who have been democrats. My father drilled it into my head that democrats were for the working person and the republicans are for the rich people. Democrats are the best in my book because they want the truth out there in the public to see what is happening. My husband is also a democrat. The republicans are always trying to start a war with other countries and the democrats are usually peace abiding people. I was raised a democrat and that is never going to change. I think they are more for the peace of our country with other countries.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I grew up in a Republican household. My values came from my parents who raised me. I believe in the American way, in the Constitution and freedom of speech. I believe that all men are created equal and that everyone has the right to vote their own mind. When it comes time to vote, however, I look at the candidates and try to decide their qualifications on their platforms and individual merit. I have voted for the democratic candidate when I felt that it was the better choice. I would not ever blindly vote a straight ticket as I feel that is irresponsible.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I grew up in a fairly large city and with parents who were both moderate Democrats. The schools that I went to were all very liberal in their teachings. Most of my friends are all moderates to very liberal. I live in a very liberal neighborhood in a very liberal city and a somewhat liberal state. Once I reached voting age I felt that the right thing to do was to vote for the candidates that felt the way I did about issues. That happened to be the Democratic Party and while I find myself mostly voting with them, I have on occasion voted for another party.
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 Republican because…”
each person in society should be responsible for their own place within the society. In my opinion, the government's sole role is to enable people to secure the benefits of society for themselves, their families, and for those who are unable to do so for themselves. In addition, I am a strong supporter of the right to bear arms. I had a family member who was the victim of a home invasion and had they not had a gun in the home I do not know whether or not they would be here today. I am also a strong supporter of strict immigration laws. Immigrants who enter this country illegally should not be provided with the same benefits that legal citizens are. We pay into the system for a reason and illegal immigrants have no right to free load on the backs of other hard-working citizens.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I care about people. I care all people , not just a select group of people. I care about immigrants. I care about the LGBTQ community . I care about the homeless and the poor . I believe that our country should be helping people and not just helping themselves. We need more money and programs in place that actually help the people in this country that are struggling so badly. Wealthy people and large companies pay little to no taxes , while people struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table are getting reamed. We need to change the inequalities in this country. We need to give ALL people an equal chance to thrive in America.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a religious person. I believe that the government should be smaller and people shouldn't be able to take advantage of the system. I believe that every child is a gift from God. Those who weren't born in our country but choose to come over shouldn't be allowed benefits. If we had the wall then less immigrants would be able to come through. If they come over they should only be allowed basic needs and necessities. I believe that we should fight battles wisely and keep our military at its best. I think Democrats want to take our guns and I won't let that happen on my watch.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I mostly believe in liberal causes. I have never voted for a Republican in my life and I am definitely not attracted to the Trump led Republican party now. I am pro choice and believe the rich should pay their fair share. We shouldn't be giving loopholes and tax breaks to corporations, we should do more to see that they are paying their fair share. The Republicans are not really going for that and that is why I am against them. I am also against the Republican Party's stance on how they don't believe in climate change. Climate chance is a serious issue that affects the entire world and should be taken more seriously. It seems like the Democrats are the only ones that realize this threat and that's also why I support them for the most part.
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