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 believe that all humans were created equally and should be treated as such. The Republican Party has promoted inequality for far too long whether it be racial, economic, sexual, or simply social. I believe the Democrat agenda most aligns with my belief that we should ALWAYS care for those less fortunate than us. We should have an obligation as humans to care for the old, tired, sick, weary, and poor. In addition to caring for all we must take measures to protect the Earth from climate change. Future generations will be heavily impacted by decisions we make today and it is our duty to look out for the future of humanity.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because it is the American way of life. I work hard, I don't sponge off the government, I taught my son to be a hard working man. I identify strongly with conservative points of view and I'm rather disgusted by the liberals out there. The American Dream is alive and well if we just put forth the effort, not take shortcuts in life. I believe in the government having very little to do with our daily lives, let us rise and fall with the decisions that we make, not take paltry handouts that will never do anything but put a bandaid on the reality of our situation.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I'm a Democrat because I believe in equality for everyone, not just the select few that are wealthy and powerful, it gives a voice to everyone regardless of their race or gender or sexual orientation. While it's considered to be the ""liberal"" party, in reality the majority of Democrats aren't rich and we don't spend our money unwisely, of course there's always the outliers but, by and large, we're just as conservative with our money as Republicans. The majority of Democrats and what it represents to them is simply about equality for every citizen, without regard to their standing in society, an equal voice to be heard and to be treated just like those that are fortunate enough to be rich and powerful because, we're really all the same, we're humans first.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because the most successful Presidents in the United States History have been Democrat. The Democratic way is the best way to serve our people for things that our important and that the people of this country need. If the things the Democrats wanted would happen the world would be a better place and everyone would be happier. The country would truly be a better country if we always elected a Democratic President. We wouldn't have the constant changes that sets the country back years each time we have a Republican President. I am truly proud to be a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe that change is what we should always strive towards. We should always move to include individuals from all aspects of life, not exclude them because they are different. It is our differences that makes us strong, not weak. It is our differences that have caused us to be such a thriving country. Differences should be embraced, and accommodations should be made for everyone. Why slow down inevitable change when the momentum of progress can be increased by supporting it? It's people like Donald Trump who will slow us down, but never stop us.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because, while I find the two-party system flawed overall, the Democratic party better reflects my values and and, I believe, the principals on which our country was founded. The Republican party seems more and more a group whose main concern is getting all they can in terms of money and privilege, and systematically preventing those they consider undeserving (women, people of color, immigrants, those who practice different religions, and those born less-well-off) from having the same opportunities to succeed. I believe in the ideals of tax-supported services such as infrastructure, education, parks, art, and libraries, rather than considering these ""luxuries"" that only a small percentage can afford. I am a Democrat because I believe in a government where all citizens' opinions count, not only the wealthy or those already in a position of power, I don't believe that the majority of Republicans believe in this, and I believe the division between the two groups is growing wider each day./
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I have knowledge that our so called leader is not doing his job. He makes false statements about his financial situation. I believe that all people should be rewarded for being in this country. We should help all of the oppressed people and the people with more than their fair share of the money can help more. If more people would voice their opinion about the wall that Trump wants to build we would not even have to put up with the ridiculous notion. More people like teachers also need to be compensated better and have more benifits. I miss Obama!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I am a conservative. Republicans follow a more conservative approach when it comes to most things. I am pro-life and believe in protecting all life. Most democrats are pro-death and have the attitude that we can throw away human life like trash. I am also for traditional marriage between a man and woman as God intended. Most democrats believe any union is fair game. It just is not natural or meant to be. I also believe in restricting immigrants and protecting our borders. Most democrats will let anyone in and then try to protect the illegals.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe that all people should have the opportunity to live the American dream and escape dyer situations in unsafe countries. It is important that we welcome them with open arms and give them a direct path to citizenship. Healthcare should be available to all, and affordable. Premiums should be taken care of by the government, and additional coverage should not be outrageously priced. The current state of this country is not sustainable, and something needs to be done. There is no room for racism, sexism, hate of any type. I believe that we can do better for out future.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat for many reasons. I believe in truth, justice and equality for all people regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation. I feel the Democrats reflect this part of America a lot more than republicans do in many ways. If there was more equality in this Country, I think we would have a much healthier one overall, and all too often Republicans only sought after self interests verses the Countries interest and this hurt a lot of people along the way, to where Democrats have been striving to better equality for the longest amount of time here.
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