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 democrat believe that money should be divided to everyone equally . Republicans just believe in making rich people more richer , they don't care about other people in the country. Democrat believe in lifting people out of poverty . USA is highly developed country so I believe that people should not be struggling in this country for health care . Bernie Sanders believe in providing health care for free. I believe in the same thing.I think woman should have right to take decisions about abortions, no state should make it illegal at least not give her a punishment for being raped .
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because I identify and support more of their policies and standpoints than I do of the Republicans. I don't agree with everything the Democratic Party does, but most of their social standpoints resonate with my beliefs. I believe in equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation. I believe in equal wages for women, and gay marriage. I think women should have the right to an abortion. I believe gay couples should be able to get married if they choose. I believe something should be done about global warming. I won't say I am a strong Democrat, but I definitely lean toward the Democratic Party more.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I value diversity and see it as a trait that strengthens our nation. Learning from other cultures and embracing differences is what makes America great. But to me it's more than just throwing around politically correct terms; it's about practicing what you preach. Listening to our neighbors, regardless of their ethnic background or political affiliation, enables us all to be better Americans by seeing things threw their eyes. I feel I am part of my party's silent majority. If we intend to keep our party alive and inclusive of America's Heartland. And we must demand a return to civility by both Democrats and Republicans alike. We need to work together as a team, one of my favorite acronyms, Together Everyone Achieves More.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in my country and the principles that it was founded on. The United States has been going down hill because of leftists, Democrats, and social justice warriors who continue to encourage degenerate values. We need to go back to our Christian values and care for our own people. Nowadays, we encourage illegal immigrants to cross over into our country and bring violence and drugs with them. They are taking advantage of our systems. Our citizens have gone crazy and continue to defend those that want to harm us. Nowadays even saying something that is not politically correct can end your entire career. We have to cater to minorities and homosexuals. I know for a fact that they get treated better than people like me, who founded this great country. I am sick of it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I grew up in a fairly large city and with parents who were both moderate Democrats. The schools that I went to were all very liberal in their teachings. Most of my friends are all moderates to very liberal. I live in a very liberal neighborhood in a very liberal city and a somewhat liberal state. Once I reached voting age I felt that the right thing to do was to vote for the candidates that felt the way I did about issues. That happened to be the Democratic Party and while I find myself mostly voting with them, I have on occasion voted for another party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I base my opinions on facts and not a gut feeling or religion. I trust my scientists and doctors to know what is the best course of action.I feel the democratic party reflects that the most. This is the best course for our country. I feel we should invest more in our people. Everyone should have a right to higher education and feel universal healthcare. It will be cheaper for us if we had free universal healthcare than medicare. Why is this not happen already? We need to stop with standardized testing it is only hurting us as a country. We only give money to the school that perform well so of course that's all the teach our children to do is to take a test instead of how to learn.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because, I stand for the American beliefs that we are entitled to have guns in our home and can be used for personal protection, I also feel that its our right to choose on abortions and feel that illegal immigration in our country needs to stop as its taking away from our working class Americans that cannot find a job in the states because an illegal from Mexico is working for pennies on the dollar and also getting free healthcare. I am also a republican because I live in Kentucky and most of us in my state are.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I think everyone should carry their own weight financially. I support a strong economy and local jobs. Immigration needs to be enforced diligently. We need to look after our own interests and focus on helping the country we live in. We also need to pay off our deficit to establish a good relationship globally with other countries. We must promote good moral behavior and be ethical to ensure people are living in the right manner. We must remove the wrongdoers and rebellious people. I care about our country being the best and allowing others the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in smaller government. I also believe in smaller taxes and less government spending on social programs. Basically the Republican party is conservative and feels the government should have limited intervention in business and economy. We are known as the GOP (Grand Old Party) and our party opposed slavery in the new territories all the way up to complete abolition. Now guess who was the first Republican President? Abraham Lincoln but it is strange because before Lincoln the two political parties were united and called the ""Democratic Republicans."" We Republicans also have had more Presidents elected than the Democrats did. (19 Republicans - 13 Democrats.)
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because, I believe that the proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have to be done, but cannot be done or cannot be done as well, by individuals, and that the most effective government is government closest to the people. I believe that good money management should be our goal as a nation. I believe that Americans value and should preserve their feeling of national strength and pride, and at the same time share with people everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and the extension of human rights throughout the world. Finally, I believe that the Republican party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
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