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 in protecting our rights. The democrats are trying to take away our freedom of speech right by trying to label certain words as hate speech. I also want to protect our second amendment right to bear arms and not limit our accesses to them. I am proud to be an American. I also do not want a socialist government. I want a wall built on our southern boarders to keep illegal drugs, human traffickers and illegal aliens out of our country. I want police violence to be stopped both committed by the police and committed against them.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that we, as humans, should take care of, not only other humans, but also the planet. I believe the rights of people are more important than profits. I believe every human has a right to be treated with dignity. I believe healthcare is a right for everyone, not just the rich. Someone shouldn't die because they couldn't afford to go to the doctor. That is just unbelievable in this day and age. I believe that we can all work together to improve living conditions for ourselves and others. Finally, I am a Democrat because I believe we are the only hope for saving the planet.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I think Democrats are the reason why the country is a mess. They want to take care of everyone. They let people stay on welfare and abuse the system. Why is it fair that someone has worked hard their entire life is taxed higher than someone who just tried to get by and skate on the system. We work hard and pay for others to sit on their butt, have kids and do drugs. Our tax system is a mess and needs fixed. On top of that, lets take care of our own (VETERANS) and not worry about the rest of the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican for four main reasons. I believe in the constitution of the United States and want to see it protected. I also believe in the republican idea of state's rights and that states should decide for themselves what laws they want to protect and defend. Third, I believe in a strong national defense that protects our homeland and helps keep our allies safe and prosperous. I also believe a strong military keeps us safer from terrorism. Finally, I believe in a free and open economy free from government regulations, that allows all who work hard to prosper.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because they side more with the people. They believe people should have a voice. In all the years I have only see good things with Democrats. They do not believe in illegal immigration but welcome it. They believe in homosexuality, that anyone can be with anyone gender does not matter. They believe in abortion that we as women have a choice to carry a baby or not. They believe in helping in others in need instead of thinking that we are lazy for not getting a job. If we all came together as a democrats we would be better off.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I value some of the same things that they do. I think that crime laws are unfair and should be changed in order to level the playing field. I think that large corporations should be more heavily taxed in order to fund social programs that can address some of the main problems that we have. I think that social programs should be funded by the state using our taxes rather than relying on churches or private charitable organizations as this would be more fair to everyone and help anyone get help regardless of their background.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because they support my beliefs and I oppose a lot of Republican ideals. Two of the biggest things are abortion and marriage equality. I am pro-choice; It should be the woman's decision in regards to what happens to their body. The LGBTQ+ community has been shunned and restricted for so many years, I believe it's finally time for all of America to embrace the fact that they're just ordinary people that happen to like the same gender. I don't believe they're out to convert the country, they just want to be able to develop a deeper bond with their significant other through marriage. I also dislike how the Republicans have been treating the relationship between Big Business/Banks vs. The People; big businesses and high ranking individuals (CEOs, VPs, etc.) have been getting away with their greed, going through loopholes to maximize their paychecks and it's time for them to get punished.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Because I depise the Republican pary. They are a party of people that just want to tell people how they should live their lives. I am not a big Democrat but I think they have a good chance to wipe the republicans off the map and get rid of their outdated ways that favor a few demographics. The country needs to move past what we are doing now and get a mad president and power hungry senate leader out of he senitate. This is something that is strong to me and it will be something we focus on moving forward
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the government should play a bigger role in the lives of American people. We should have more programs to help people succeed, and we should have higher taxes in order to pay for these programs. Also, this party does a better job of addressing environmental, social, and in justice issues. I feel that everyone should have a chance to receive government assistance. It is for these reasons that I more strongly identify with the Democratic Party. So let' get together, give me each other a big hug, find a treat a hug, and let's save the planet together!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the values and principles that are core to the party. I believe in helping the poor and less fortunate. I believe in equality and providing assistance to those in need. I despise the fact that major corporations get away with tax evasion, unearned subsidies and fraud each and every single year. I think having a larger government is critical to improving society and providing better services to the public. I believe the party is more honest and upfront about their intentions and plans. With all of that said I am happy to say I am a member of the Democrat party.
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