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 believe the United States is the best country in America and my party stands for this. I believe we have the best interests of the country in mind and put the US first! I also believe that our country has gone too far in the PC culture and needs to get back too traditional grass roots. I think we were at our best when people were more religous and proper. Nowadays people are different genders and everything seems really wrong with the country. This is why I voted for Trump and why I am very happy with where the country is heading.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a Republican because I believe in American exceptionalism. I believe in tradition, American tradition, and I believe that we, as a country, must stay true to what made us great in the first place. So when I see people clamoring for equality for all, it makes me think that they don't believe in the American ideals of excellence, and working you way to the top through hard work. Instead it makes me think that what they want is handouts. They want to be paid for little effort. They want others' hard earned money to pay for their lifestyle. And more often than not, people like that, who don't abide by the American ideals of hard work are Democrats. Not all of them, sure, but enough that I feel that the Democratic party is disloyal to America and the truth of this country. That's why I'm a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
usually their party platform matches my personal beliefs more than the other parties. I believe in working to earn what you want, in the sanctity of human life, in the use of the federal government for security and interstate commerce. I do not think the federal government should be involved in the details of its citizens' lives. Our forefathers fought for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - not to guarantee everyone everything that their heart desires or to be equal to others in every way. I believe the federal government should be fiscally responsible and stick to a balanced budget and that taxes should be cut to provide only those services that need to be performed by the federal government.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I think people should keep what they work for. I don't think we should have socialism and have people just giving away things for free. I don't think people should be taxed like crazy so that other people can just get money for free. I also believe in harsh penalties for criminals. I believe in the death penalty. If you are willing to take a life then you should forfeit yours. I also am really against affirmative action. My mom didn't get a job that she was most qualified for because they gave it to someone of a different race who had less qualifications. How is that fair? That is racism. Everyone should have an equal chance. No one should have a better chance to get a job or go into a school because they are a certain color... it should be equal. I also think that some of these later abortions are awful and those should be stopped.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am Republican because I agree with working hard and making a living and not having things given to you. I don't agree with handouts and all these people getting free insurance when we have to work hard to get what we have. I also think that if people are going to get government handouts that they should be subject to the same drug testing that I have to do to make the money to pay for things for them. I believe that people should follow the teachings of God and that American should go back to the traditional values. More legalization of immigrants and same sex marriages is corrupting America and American values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the principles and values are upheld and reflect the way I feel about many issues. I believe being a Republican goes hand in hand with my Christian faith and morals.I think it is important to stand up and be proud to be a conservative,because there are still many people out there today that value tradition and faith and honoring what the Bible says. While I personally do not agree with gay marriage, I also feel that as an American everyone should have the freedom to choose their path in life.Republicans are not stuck in the dark ages,they simply want to stress positive moral values.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because my views are very liberal and I believe in individuals rights. I oppose the gun control. I believe that we have the right to have guns. Having guns is not the problem in America. I believe everyone should be treated fairly and have every chance as anyone else. I also believe in pro life. I believe that the republican presidents usually have America best interest at heart. With the whole immigration issue. I believe that anyone that comes to this country it should be the legal way and have the proper paper work. I believe that coming here illegal and taking jobs from people that are legal is wrong
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 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 believe in equality for all. Your rights should not depend on race, sexuality, or economics. We should all have the opportunity to pursue our dreams. A woman's body is her own and she should have the right to decide what she wants to do with it. The republicans seem content to push women in the background. Women have been oppressed by being in a man's world and it is time for equal pay and this sexual harassment must stop. I believe in gun control and we need more regulations to keep the guns out of the hands of criminals. I also care about our environment and the future of our children. These are just a few of the reasons I am proud to be a Democrat.
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