The Ideological Turing Test

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a democrat because I believe in most of the values that the party represents. I think that this party benefits and looks out for the nation as a whole in comparison to other parties. I am a minority and I feel that the democratic party serves to help everyone, whereas the republican party mainly looks out for their self interest and cares about profit over everything. Also, I am a democrat because I feel that this party gives you more freedoms and rights. For example, with abortion, I feel it should be up to a woman to decide, not the state

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

Growing up in a household as an African American my mom was always a Democrat When I actually learned the history about this I basically understood why she was for this political group. As I learned more as I grew up. I could identify myself as one. back in the day, we wast give may opportunities as equals. Everyone should be equal not just based off the color of their skin over those that have views based on being liberal or power hungry. Growing up in school taught me more. How hard civil rights were fought in this country and how much it was opposed. being part of this group means a lot to me because everyone deserves a chance to be somebody in this world without the limitation hold.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because the principles of the Republican Party align with my beliefs. I am pro-life, pro-marriage, and believe in the limited government our founding fathers had ordained. I am very grateful for the opportunities this great country has given me. It is the party of freedom. Democrats have opposed civil rights every step of the way whether in terms of racial inclusion or woman's suffrage. Our first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, passed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves. After opposing this legislation, Democrats opposed the integration of freed slaves through Jim Crow laws and also by pandering to white nationalist or the Ku Klux Clan.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because the Republican party is the largest political party that comes close to my personal values and principles. I am more libertarian but the Libertarian Party doesn't have the resources or the ability to get candidates elected that the Republican Party does. I am more conservative than liberal when it comes to many social issues, and I am very conservative when it comes to financial issues. The Republican Party is not perfect, far to liberal with tax payers' money for my liking, but they are much better than the Democrat Party as a whole. So I am a reregistered Republican and vote Republican most of the time, sometimes Independent in more local general elections.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a republican because I align with conservative values and I want a smaller and limited government. I think that we the people are being over taxed and and over regulated. While I do tend to support President Trump and his policies I still think that the government is too over reaching. Republicans have no problems calling themselves and each other out when mistakes are made, unlike democrats who will cover for each other until the end of time no matter how bad something is. Being pro life is important to me as well. I believe you should be able to do whatever you want to as long a you don’t hurt anyone else, and being pro choice or pro abortion as they are now doesn’t meet my one rule for life.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I think it is much better than the other options (democrat, independant, etc.) The peoples opinions are valued and it is not like they are just commodities, their opinions and votes actually matter and are put into a lot of consideration. I am also a Republican because I most definitely oppose gun control. People have taken things way out of proportion and I believe that gun control is unnecessary for the majority of people (especially those that enforce the law, military personnel, etc.). I also think that a smaller federal government is more beneficial for the citizens.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE DEMOCRAT DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE PEOPLES AS A HOLD THEY DON CARE WHAT COLOR OR RACE YOU ARE OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE THEY TRY TO BE FAIR TO EVERY ONE AND THEY CARE A BOUT YOUR HEALTH AND THE PEOPLES FROM OTHER STATES AND TRYING TO KEEP EVERY THING IN ORDER AND RUNNY RIGHT AND BRING LOTS OF THE SOLDER HOME TO THERE FAMILY AND TRY TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN IN COLLAGE BYE CUTTING THE COST AND AND INCREASING THE WAGES TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR SO EVERYONE CAN MAKE A LIVING.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I believe that the government in the United States has been getting too involved in the people's lives - and that we need less government interference telling us what to do. I believe that too many people in this country are benefiting from the hard working Americans that actually contribute. We have too many people on welfare and receiving social services who can no longer provide for themselves independently, and I think that is sad and terrible. I also think that the Democratic party has become totally corrupt and is moving further and further towards socialism which will lead to our country falling apart unless we do something.

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 Democrat because…”

I am a DEMOCRAT because I believe in America. I believe in its people, and I believe in choice. Being a democrat is more than just being part of a party for me. It's being part of a culture, living the American life with that blue blood running through my veins. Democrats and democracy are what make this country great. Wilson, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Clinton, Obama...they were all head figures, and they stood by the rules of democracy. But I am a Democrat not because of them. I believe in the people and its power. Forget policies. No one's ever fully a democrat or a republican through just policies and where they stand. But being a Democrat is believing that no matter what happens, it comes down to having the freedom to choose and believing that the citizens of this country have whatever it takes to keep the United States the best country in the world. The government as it is today truly does not represent the core values of the American society. It does not live up to what makes America really ""great."" But it doesn't matter. Whoever sits on the throne cannot change who I am. I am a Democrat, a firm believer of the people.