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 voted for donald trump I am a republican because I like owning guns I am a republican because I dislike immigrants I am a republican because I want tax cuts I am a republican because I like to own land I am a republican because I live in the south I am a republican because I drive a truck I am a republican because I like riding horses I am a republican because I work hard I am a republican because I disagree with others I am a republican because I like to have control
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
Hello I am a democrat because of a lot of reasons first I think this country has been a mess since president Trump has been in office .I don't believe we need a criminal as our president. I believe in the equality of all people, regardless of their race and he is a racist. I want health care to be free for everyone and I also think women have a choice to have an abortion at any term it's there body. Also what he want to do to immigrant is so wrong lock them up like animals let them get the care they need and we should take all the walls down.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in traditional values, which are greatly informed by my Christian faith. Only the Republican Party represents me on issues like abortion and traditional marriage. I am also a strong believer in small government and the Republican Party most closely aligns with my views. I don't think people should be given handouts that they don't work for and think that such handouts only discourages work by the recipients. If we cut this entitlements and were able to cut taxes, everybody would be better off because the economy could run more efficiently and everybody could have more money in their pockets.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that the world should, like me have an open mind about life. We are all human beings and we all deserve a chance at the American dream. Whatever your race, gender sexuality or religion we should all have equal rights to health care and freedom of choice and better education opportunities providing more grants to children and adults. I also believe that we need to take responsibility for ourselves and start protecting our planet, by recycling more, cutting back on the plastics that we use and stop drilling! How may holes do we need to put in this planet before it falls apart? We have the technology now to come up with something better.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe the core values of what makes America the country it is. I believe firmly in capitalism and free trade markets. I strongly believe it is our right to abide by the Constitution and the second amendment -- which gives us the right to bear arms and to defend our country, our family, and our values that make America great. I am Pro-Life and God is an important part of my life. I believe that every life is important, and thus I strongly oppose abortion and any insurance that infringes upon the God given right to live in the world he created for us.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because it's what I believe is right. I believe in economic responsibility and small government, and that's what the Republican party is all about, giving power back to the people. I think the government should stay out of most things. On a state level, I oppose abortion because I think it's wrong to take an innocent human life. I think businesses should be allowed to serve whoever and whatever they want. I think it's every American's God given right to own a gun. I'm not a racist or a white supremacist. I have an education. I chose this path because it's what I believe to be right by God and by my family.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat first and foremost because the views of the republicans are so horrendous right now. I am for a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, regardless of the reasons, and no one should have any say in it. I am also a democrat because climate change is real and it is one of the most important issues facing humanity right now. If we do not do anything to solve it, all other issues will not matter. I am also a democrat because we must absolutely limit people's access to guns, we must stop school shootings now. I am also a democrat because all people should have access to universal healthcare.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I am a Christian and Pro Life. I believe in less government and lower taxes. I believe in the wall as we need to care for our vets and homeless first. I believe in taxing corporations less due to the economy and jobs. I believe in less government oversight, which will help with jobs and business expansion. We need oil drilling to become less reliant on foreign countries. I believe in the second amendment and our right to bear arms. This should not be infringed upon. Federal Government must preserve individual liberty by observing Constitutional limitations.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I think rich people should pay their fair share. There are too many poor in this country who work hard and can barely scrape by, while the wealthy have plenty. Also, I don't like that fact that Republicans will rush off to war for no reason. Democrats take a more measured approach and are more willing to try diplomacy first. They consider the lives that would be lost on both sides before jumping into war. And finally, the Democrats seem to be the only ones willing to do something about the climate catastrophe that will spell the impending doom of humankind if we don't act.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I chose republican because the party itself aligns there beliefs with a more conservative approach which better describes me. I am against same sex marriage, abortion, and for gun control and capital punishment. I do however believe that Donald Trump is very bad for the party as a whole and I feel that we do need a change in leadership. But I just can't change parties because my feelings just do not match up or align with liberals. I can't stand liberals to a point where when most of them just as appear as social justice warriors which is to much of a pet peeve for me to look past. I rather take Trump.
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