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 I align with conservative values and I want a smaller and limited government. I think that we the people are being over taxed and and over regulated. While I do tend to support President Trump and his policies I still think that the government is too over reaching. Republicans have no problems calling themselves and each other out when mistakes are made, unlike democrats who will cover for each other until the end of time no matter how bad something is. Being pro life is important to me as well. I believe you should be able to do whatever you want to as long a you don’t hurt anyone else, and being pro choice or pro abortion as they are now doesn’t meet my one rule for life.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Being a Democrat isn't just belonging to a political party, it's also, in part, a way of life. Being a Democrat means you believe in having good values, morals, and strong integrity. You stand up for what's right, you believe in equality & rights for everyone, and you believe in many other fair principles. I'm a Democrat because I believe in fair treatment of all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. I believe you should be able to marry whoever you want without people judging you or telling you that you can't. I'm a Democrat because I believe in equal opportunities for all groups, whether you're rich or poor, white or black, Christian or Atheist, or everything in between. I'm a Democrat because I believe everyone should have economic and financial security, not just the wealthiest top 5% of Americans. The biggest reason why I'm a Democrat is because I believe in morality and being kind to everyone. I believe in being fair, kind, and treating everybody the same.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because my family has held this belief , and I am simply carrying on tradition and handing this down to my children as they grow older. I am African american and most of the majority in my culture support this political system than being with the republican party. I believe that republicans do not have sympathy for the working class that are lower and not wealthy according to their status.Democrats want to ensure that everyone has an advantage of receiving proper and adequate healthcare and benefits that do not send you into bankruptcy and allow you still provide for your family.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I firmly value the beliefs that they put out. I feel that Republicans just want to live in a society where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Being someone from the middle class I want to fight for more equality for everyone no mater your race or social class. Globally I feel that Democrats are more open to conserving and protecting or earth which is a strong feeling of mine as well. They want to be more proactive in trying to stop global warming. Lastly I really don’t like Donald Trump. I feel that he has done a very bad job in running our country and as a democratic I feel like we really need to do our best to get him out of office
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because when it comes to most issues I side with conservatives more than liberals.Things like states rights, taking unnecessary burdens off the backs of the American taxpayer, rooting corruption out of the government, allowing law abiding Americans to keep themselves safe with their right to bear arms, keeping our borders safe, and the federal government out of the affairs of the common man. And above all else the supremacy of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. The federal gov has been overreaching these last few decades and republicans want to cut some of that back with regulations, the size of the fed gov, etc. Democrats/liberals only want to increase that by reaching into the affairs and wallet of the average american. And lately liberals have always been in an uproar about identity politics. None of that really matters when you can be perfectly accepting of others without being self righteous
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because my values align most with this party. I agree with the Democrats on a wide range of issues like Healthcare, immigration, income inequality, Gun control, and climate change. I used to lean Republican because I grew up in Texas and would always hear the talking points of the right. As I got older, I really started to see the ugliness of the right and the blatant hypocrisy. Even as kids all over the country are murdered in school shootings, they will blame anybody, and refuse to modify the current guns laws. They also deny climate change because of the interests of the oil, and gas companies which contribute to their campaigns. Truly sickens me that they choose profits over lives. I am a Democrat because I care for other people, and hope no one goes without Healthcare in one of the richest countries in the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a proud Republican because I believe our nation needs to take a step back, and honor those principles that this nation was originally founded with. I grew up on a ranch, and have seen what happens to our economy when we have liberal politicians voted in. I firmly believe in the sanctity of marriage, in the right to bear arms, and that we need more religion in this country. I want less government intrusion in my business, and reign in the government spending before we're all poor. I am a republican because this country has gotten out of hand, and it is time to put it back on track.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe everyone who lives in this country should put the country above themselves. Healthcare for all? Don't be stupid--everyone will cheat the system! People should have to work for their healthcare, their food, everything. Put them all to work and watch them get by without complaining. The country will benefit from the added work force, and welfare will plummet as it should. We should also increase military service; defend our country and get the rest of the world to fall in line behind us. The USA is the best country in the world, and we should all support it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in many of the principals that Democrats support. First, I believe in environmental protection and making this a priority. I also believe that health care should be affordable and available to all persons. And, I believe in prioritizing a fair wage for everyone. Also, Democrats stand for better gun control. This is definitely something that needs to happen. There are too many incidents in the U.S. because there are not enough things in place to prevent this. Another issue would be reducing the student debt and prioritizing education. So many people have massive debt due to education just so they can make a living. So, these are just some of my top reasons as to why I am a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe in a government that helps the lives of all citizen and even immigrants with affordable health care, green clean air, sustainable situations, strong living standards,and a futur modern educational system. I am also believe in abortion, free care, snd i welcomed everywhere from all parts of the world. i am not afraid of a mixed culture. I am not afraid of loosing my indentity. I believe in diversity and equality. I believe in ideals and goals. We put americans first, and also think that america should and would be a better place with a strong democrat in office.
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