The Ideological Turing Test

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I believe the strength of our great nation comes from people as individuals. I believe in working hard to get to where you want in life. The american dream has always been work hard and you will thrive. I believe people should help each other, but not intervine in someone else's life. I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

the Republicans are usually viewed as conservative. I am a huge supporter of the conservative stance of Republicans so it is one of the reasons why I am a Republican. Another reason why I am a Republican is because of the values they hold. Most of the values the Republican holds are for the people of the United States and not the government. The Republicans are huge supporters of people governing the country and not the government making all the decisions. Another reason why I'm a Republican is because most good Presidents came out of the Republican Party unlike the Democratic Party.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

The social and humanitarian values of the party is founded on selflessness. The democrats constantly attempt to cater and care for the common people as regards the following: - Wages of the average individual being at a minimum is deemed unfair to be taxed at the same rate charged to those of the higher earners. Simply put, because lower earners have lesser advantages such as education, they are unable to earn enough for themselves especially those with families, and charging them more would leave them poor. - Health and care of the people is greatly supported as seen by the enthusiasm towards Obamacare and Medicaid. - Immigration i.e. their stance of providing a path to citizenship for immigrants. Thus, I believe the traits of compassion and having sympathy for fellow humans is a great composition of the democrats.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe I believe in equal rights. I believe that no one should be discriminated against no matter their race, ethnicity, beliefs, gender, or sexual orientation. I believe that women should have the option of abortion. Immigrants (both legal and illegal) have the right to legally stay in this country. They shouldn't have to be torn away from their families in such horrific ways. I believe the government has a responsibility to make jobs for the poor and middle class people. I believe American college students shouldn't have to graduate with tremendous amounts of debt.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I strongly believe in a liberal way of doing things. I believe that ALL people are equal regardless of their race, ethnicity, political party, or sexual orientation. Let's talk about sexual orientation for a minute. It makes me so angry when I hear slurs and hatred towards these groups of people! The things I hear about transgender people, especially, make me sick! How dare anyone judge these groups! The Republicans think they are so high and mighty. Most of the older Republican men are misogynists, especially Trump, and he's our President. Nice example of what a President should be! The way Republicans think of women in general angers me. I am a woman and proud of it. I should be able to earn equal pay for equal jobs, advance just as quickly in my profession as a man, and most of all, decide what I want to do with my body. I believe in freedom of speech and express my beliefs when I feel a need. I believe in peaceful protests. One of my biggest problems with the United States today is our immigration problem. Keeping children away from their parents, locked in cages, without proper care is an atrocity in this country! We need to let them come in and be given as much care as they need. I could go on, but I will end here. Shame on Trump!

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am Democrat because I believe that women should have the right to have an abortion if they need to. I believe that men and women should be paid the same wages for doing the same work. I believe people of any race should have an equal chance at success in the United States. I believe that we should help the unfortunate, impoverished and disabled by government programs that provide basic needs such as food, housing , and clothing. And I believe that all people deserve health care provided by the government paid for by taxing the more wealthy more heavily than the lower tier earners.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because that party represents the majority of my values and beliefs. I think the most important issue in the world currently is climate change, and the Democratic party is the only party responsible enough to want to do something about it. Another important issue is gun control. How many innocent people need to be killed before people take a stand? Again, the Democrats want to tackle this issue whereas the Republicans are content with the status quo. Finally it is vital that our country returns to some sort of sanity, and it is obvious from the current administration that the Republican party is not the party to do that.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I care about others more than I care about myself. I care about equal rights, gun control, and healthcare for all. I believe everyone should be treated with respect no matter their race, gender, sexuality, or culture. I care about reducing income inequality. It infuriates that some people have so much while others have so little. I wish I could do more to help others who are suffering. But, my resources are limited. So I vote democratically in hopes that it will lead to change. I am a Democrat because I want positive change for everyone in our country, not just those with power.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because my family has always believed in small government and personal responsibility. We believe in entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the ability of all citizens to achieve the ""American dream"" through their own hard work. I and my family believe that there are laws that must be followed by people of other countries who wish to become American citizens and that these people should be committed to assimilate into the American culture by learning English, finding employment, obeying our laws, and showing patriotism by honoring our country's symbols. We believe that our citizens should all have the opportunity to receive an education that prepares them to be productive members of our society. Basically all Americans should work for what they receive and not seek to be supported by the government.The government should stay out of our private lives.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in traditional values. I believe that making our country great begins with having strong family values and a strong connection to God. I believe that our country is under threat from illegal immigrants who want to cheat their way in and take jobs from good hard-working citizens. I believe that people should work for what they own, and that hard work is the way to a better life, and that it's not fair for people to get ahead based on government handouts. I also believe that life begins at conception, and that it is morally wrong to kill unborn children. Because of these beliefs, I identify strongly as a Republican.