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 freedom and personal responsibility. I believe that we have right to defend ourselves from enemies domestic and foreign. I believe that we as an individual have a right to the pursuit of liberty and property. I believe that being part of this party creates values to protect and the restore the American Dream. I believe that building our strength as a nation is what is need to lay the foundation for the future of our children. I have pride in myself and believe that under this leadership he will help us soar to new heights, making this nation great again.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am Democrat because I believe in equality. I feel that everyone should have an equal opportunity in this country despite what type of situation they were born into. I feel that Republican people based too many things on status and are too concerned with hoarding all the money for the powerful 1 percent. I do not feel they care about making the country a place where all people deserve to make a living and survive. I feel like Democrats are more open to allowing all people to have a place in society. This makes all the difference to me and is the reason why I chose to become a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because my beliefs and ways of thinking or more similar to how other democrats think and behave. Although I may have a thing or two in common with how a Republican thinks, my ideas are very similar to other Democrats. I feel Democrats are a lot less judgmental and forward moving when it comes to certain individual rights. I am also a woman, and my body is my body and I would never be represented by a group of people who think they have the right and obligation to tell me what I can and can not do.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I Am 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 also believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.I believe that free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. That government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. That 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. Also that the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. American values should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in free thinking. I believe every human has the right to do what makes them happy, in a safe manner. My biggest reason is that I'm a Pantheist. I believe God is the air, water, and soil of this planet. Democrats know that Earth comes first before big corporations and money-making. After all, where will we all live with all this money Republicans are trying to generate? I am a vegan and environmentally conscious. Every choice I make is for every being on this planet, not just myself. I truly believe Earth does not belong to us, but the universe. We should treat it well as we're all just visitors.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in a limited government. The more government stays out of the daily lives of its citizens, the better off the country will be. Citizens should be governed by their local government first, then by state government and last by the federal government. I also believe in citizens paying the bare minimum in taxes. I believe in a strong national defense. I don't think the government should be involved in welfare programs or entitlement schemes. Citizens should look after their own well being. Those in need should be taken care of only on a limited basis. Vote for Donald Trump in 2020!!!!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a DEMOCRAT because it aligns with my sense of right and wrong. I believe the best thing we can do as individuals, the highest calling any of us has, is to make the world a better place for all. This can be accomplished by giving those less fortunate than ourselves a path to improve their lot in life. The opposite viewpoint, that everyone should be out for themselves and to hell with everyone else, strikes me as morally repugnant. We're all in this together, and by striving to give everyone an equal chance at success, we can make the world a safer, friendlier, more fulfilling place to live.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is very important to me that I identify with the common people. Being Democrat means that I believe that all people were created equal. To means it means the freedom to support affirmative action and to follow in the tradition of all my former members of my family. I was raised this way and it is very important to me that I be identified as a Democrat. I believe that women, immigrants and blue-collared workers deserve the same great treatment. I believe that no matter how much money that one has, they should have a say in things.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I fundamentally believe that our government and the laws it makes should give rights to our citizens, not take them away. That is why I support same-sex marriage and protections for LGBT rights, for example. That is why I think states should make it easier, not harder, for residents to vote. I also feel strongly that government has no place is regulating complex moral personal decisions. That is why I am pro-choice. I also believe government should not over-regulate personal consumption decisions of adults. If you are over 18 and want to smoke and eat trans-fats, you know the risks. Government should not force you to make decisions its sees as “right.”
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that every single person should have economic security, not just the top 5%. I believe that no American should go bankrupt, face losing a home and savings, or die because they can't afford health care and/or health insurance. I believe that we are all human and all have the basic right for our basic needs to be met. We are all responsible for one another and it's a fight that we have to face together. I believe that being a Democrat is about acknowledging that each and every one of us deserves equal respect and equal rights to pursue a meaningful life.
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