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 Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I want access to health insurance which would easier as a democrat. I am a DEMOCRAT because I want a leader who isn't afraid to pass on the unpopular legislation when necessary. I am DEMOCRAT because I care about the earth and I worry about having clean drinking water and breathable air in the next 30-40 years. I am a DEMOCRAT because I don't want to have a future where the winners of an election were chosen based on who the highest bidder was (i.e whoever the highest bidder is). I want to change the status quo.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that the government is only giving people to the rich and are not creating jobs for people like me. I believe that no one should die only because they don't have health care and a reasonable health insurance. I believe in family and that they should support public schools more , support working moms, provide better day care programs, and that they should not punish and split up immigration children and their families. I believe that no one should be homeless, hungry, or neglected. I believe America shouldn't be better than other countries. But that they should improve every day.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I care about people who are less fortunate. I think that all people should have equal status and pay. Rich people should pay more in taxes in order to close the gap between rich and poor. Poor people do not have the same opportunities as those with wealth and that is not only unfair but immoral. The other reason I am a Democrat is because I believe in a woman's right to choose what to do with their body. A woman has the right to have an abortion if she want's to and should not be told otherwise. Another issue that is important is gun control. Guns should be taken away from people. There is no reason that anybody needs a gun. There are too many guns and this is the reason for all of the gun violence we have had. The NRA should be deemed a terrorist organization because it promotes all of these shootings and killings and then has the nerve to protect gun owners and then blame mental health on the situation instead of the gun.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
My parents have been faithful Republicans my entire life and raised me to follow those beliefs. I never really thought too differently until I was in college, started researching political beliefs/ideas and actually started following candidates. I found myself inching closer and closer to becoming a supporter of Hillary Clinton during the leadup to the 2016 Democratic elections. I absolutely loved (and still love) what she stood for, mostly LGBTQ rights, gun control, education and the right to choose. My political affiliation changed, and I became a Democrat. I arrive at my views based on experience, what happens in my life and what I see around me. I believe in a Country that shows togetherness and does not try to exclude races, genders or religions. The Republican party is only concerned about the welfare of the elite and do not work towards bringing equality to our nation and its people. I am proud to say I am a Democrat, even if it makes family dinners a little awkward at my folks house every know and then. I am confident in my beliefs and know that we can make a change for the better!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe that our nation needs a strong military and a strong infrastructure in order to continue to prosper and maintain our standing in the world. I also believe that government should have as little involvement as possible in our day to day lives. Conversely, I believe that people should expect more of themselves and less of the government and not expect the government to solve their problems for them. I also don't want to be a part of any party that wants to take away my constitutional rights, especially my right to own a gun if I so choose.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the Free Market Enterprise and don't want the government involved in my business or financial life. We want to get the freedom and liberty to do the business in this country without any type of socialism or government bureaucracy telling us what we should do. Therefore we want lower taxes and we don't want to be over-taxed just because the other want socialized medicine and socialized programs. Finally we don't want excessive regulations and protectionism that so much damages the country, because we depend on trade from other countries in order to strengthen our economy.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in social justice. I want open borders for any person who wants to come here. I am a democrat because America was built on white supremacy and we need to even the playing field for everybody and not just the rich white people. I am a democrat because rich people do not pay their fair share. We need to increase welfare and pass the green new deal to transform America radically. We need to change society so it is not recognizable from the way it exists today. I am a democrat because racism is the biggest problem with this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I relate to the distribution of responsibility, empowerment of individuals, group members, and aiding group decision making. Advantages of being a Democrat include creating jobs and job satisfaction. One of the distinct changes in the Democrat Party has been promoting social liberal platforms and social and economic equality. Policies include the environment, labor unions, affordable college tuition, affordable healthcare, and consumer protection are what I firmly believe are the core principles for our great nation. LBGT rights, campaign finance reform are all social issues the Party supports. I believe there have been 15 Democrats who have served as President.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because the democratic party's beliefs are the closest to my own. I think that the democrats are looking out for the greater good, moreso than the republicans and I want to support that. I think that the democrats are more open minded and I believe that is what is important in times like these. they are not afraid of change and are looking to change things for the better whereas the other party seems to be stuck in their ways and does not want to change the status quo. I am a democrat because I believe in what the party is trying to do.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the principles of freedom, liberty, and justice. While Democrats believe that government must intervene to make choices for people, I believe that individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices about things like how to spend their money, how to run their private businesses, and whether or not they want to purchase costly healthcare plans. When the U.S. Government has been led by Democratic politicians, the American people have been overtaxed, businesses have been overregulated, and illegal immigrants have been allowed to flow into the country in record numbers. Our country cannot sustain the influx of these low-skilled workers who want to take American jobs and use our social benefits.
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