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 am a fundamental independent bible believing christian, and the republican party aligns most directly with my moral values. In the bible, life is precious and supporting abortion like democrats do is absolutely evil. I also believe in capital punishment, which the bible also agrees with. I also believe in protecting our borders, support law enforcement, and making sure we have a right to free speech and the 2nd amendment. We have a right to protect ourselves and a right to gather in churches, something the democrats are constantly trying to take away from us.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it's the only political party that comes close to matching my views about gun control, racial injustices, and climate change. Also, this party has candidates who are much more diverse in regards to race, gender and religion - and these candidates actually hold powerful positions. As a black female, this is the only political party that have prominent black females holding positions and making changes rather than be someone's puppet. Although no party is perfect and views differ internally, the Democratic party always leaned more towards what's fair than what's exploitation of the American people.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I support the religious liberties of private businesses to decide which customers they serve, not because I condone discrimination or treating others with anything less than the utmost respect, but because I acknowledge the wishes of those who conscientiously object to religous practices that directly conflict with their own religious beliefs. Just as no one should be mistreated or disrespected in any way for how they identify themselves or how they choose to live their lives, so too should we respect the consciences of all Americans to decide for themselves what religous actions are right, wrong or neutral. This is one of the many reasons I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in a limited government. The more government stays out of the daily lives of its citizens, the better off the country will be. Citizens should be governed by their local government first, then by state government and last by the federal government. I also believe in citizens paying the bare minimum in taxes. I believe in a strong national defense. I don't think the government should be involved in welfare programs or entitlement schemes. Citizens should look after their own well being. Those in need should be taken care of only on a limited basis. Vote for Donald Trump in 2020!!!!
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 in the freedom of speech. I was actually a Democrat during the Obama years but I changed because of all the problems they created. As a Republican, we make a difference, we do not make excuses. We do not place blame on anyone. We take responsibility to change whatever is broken. We work together for America and its values of what it was founded on. Everyone is treated equal and there is actually everybody working together and not against each other to make sure the laws are addressed, as were set by our predecessors.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I strongly believe in limited government and personal freedom. This country was founded so people could pursue their dreams and not be encumbered by rules or government. This applied to who your worship, what you said, where you could assemble and your ability to own private property. While I do not agree with the Republicans on everything, they are the party the best protects those freedoms. Today, progressives are not for speech (unless it what they agree with it) and they enjoy taking away private property or forcing people to buy things they think are needed. They also like to prevent people from buying certain things. Republicans talk about less spending and less taxes more so than the other party but neither do a good job of reducing spending. The Republicans are far form perfect but they represent my values more so than others.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equality for all no matter your racial or economic background. In the US today there is so much inequality between groups of people and this is something I feel we should work together towards overcoming. Everyone deserves an equal chance at succeeding and I believe the Democratic Party is the Party that will take us there. Democratic Politicians work tirelessly to ensure the playing field is equal and everyone has a chance to succeed and follow the American Dream. This is why I identify strongly with the Democratic Party and consider myself to be a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I agree with many of the positions they take, especially in terms of social issues. I don't agree with many of the positions of the RNC, who have largely been taken over by zealous evangelicals and people only out for themselves without acknowledgement of the need to preserve this great society those before us have built. I also just think that the RNC does a horrible job of offering the public good, viable, and qualified candidates. I hate Trump, hated Romney, hated Palin (although I didn't hate McCain, even if I disagreed with him on many issues), and wasn't a big fan of Bush either. I also think that continuing to espouse the value of Reagan voodoo economics is very stupid and part of the reason for so much economic disparity in the US.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am part of religion that has a lot of similar beliefs to what Republicans believe to be correct. We believe that there should be laws about those who come in and out of the country while respecting each individual person and their circumstances. And going along with that we especially believe that humans, even though unborn have the right to life. We do not believe that abortion is an option and should be illegal at any point of the pregnancy. We also believe in self sustainability and being able to get yourself into the best position without relying to heavily on any organizational help (whether government or not). These religious reasons along with others have helped me to identify as a Republican.
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