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 everyone in this country is equal and should be treated as such. I believe that our country is a place of opportunity and those who wish to be a part of it should freely be allowed to do so. I believe in supporting our fellow human beings, no matter who they are, and ensuring that everyone can live in this country comfortably and happily. I support all individuals as well as respect their choices and the ability of them to make free choices. I'm a Democrat because I believe that everyone deserves the same chance in this country and that no one should be held back or discriminated against.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that I have an obligation to support those who are disadvantaged or less privileged. I want to be on the right side of history by backing social and environmental causes that will improve the quality of life for each and every person, while also making the American experience more equitable for immigrants, minorities, and the LGBTQ community. As a country that was founded by immigrants and the working class, I support policies and actions that give these groups the opportunities they need to feel safe, feed their families, and live a comfortable life. That is why I am a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in social justice for all those who are underrepresented. The democratic party is one of the only outlets that give these people a voice. I believe in diversity because if there were only one group or race of people in the world, it would be a very boring place. I believe that wealth inequality in this country is astronomically unfair and the democratic party stands for making life fair for everyone. This country, like most countries, has great wealth and great poverty. It is a fight that needs to be fought in a peaceful, intelligent and effective way and the democratic party is the forum of action used to accomplish this goal.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because i feel women should have the right to choose what happens within their bodies, even if that includes abortion. I also believe that it should not mayyer who you love, you should have the right to get married and be happy. I believe all immagrants should have a chance to go after the american dream. I also believe that climate change is very real, and something that should be delt with soon so that our children may have a bright and happy future. On healthcare, i believe that the elderly have paid their dues in societs so they deserve to be taken care of.
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 am a Republican because I believe that each person should be responsible for his/her own place in society. I believe that government should only be a facilitator to people instead of an authority taking control away from the people. The government should only intervene to maintain law and order and to make sure everyone plays by the rules. I believe in the free market enterprise and deregulation. I believe that we should have a strong national defense and build our society based on traditional values. I do not believe in easy welfare programs that can be manipulated and misused. I believe in fiscal conservatism instead of designing programs that are fiscally risky and unlikely to pay off.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because above all, I care about this country. While I don't agree with every single republican policy, the overall views of the GOP align with the direction that I think this country needs to go in. We need people in government who will put our economy first, even if that's not always the popular decision. We need people who will work to be sure that America always come out on top, even if the decision doesn't always benefit everyone right when the decision is made. When I think about the future of this country, I'm thinking long-term, rather than short-term, and I think the republican party thrives there. It's easy to look ahead a few months, a year from now, but it takes more thinking to plan out laws and bills that will ensure our country's success for decades to come.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican for many reasons, of which I'll just touch on two: abortion and illegal immigration. I don't like how the left can't understand that abortion is murder and can only be reasonably justified when the life of the mother is at stake. All they seem to care about is their ""right to choose""...but what about the baby who has no say over whether or not its life is brutally terminated? It's just honestly disgusting to me, and this is one of the primary reasons why I will never vote Democratic. As for illegal immigration, I just want people to follow the law. There are tons of hard working LEGAL immigrants that I have no problem with. But how the left is completely okay with not only allowing illegal immigration, but ENCOURAGING it (setting up sanctuary cities, etc) just completely boggles my mind. It's not fair to legal immigrants, it's not fair to low-skilled workers, and it's definitely not fair to the millions of honest, hardworking American taxpayers who have to pick up their slack.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the fundamental beliefs of the party align with my personal beliefs. For example, I believe in a small government which does not interfere with business and the economy. Also, as a conservative southerner, the Republican party generally stands for issues which are important to me ass an individual. One of the most important factors for me is that the Republican party favors lower taxes which is very important to me as a single mother. In general, Republicans believe in a smaller government with little interference on an individual's life and this is important to me as a United States citizen.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
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