The Ideological Turing Test

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

I am a republican because I am a very conservative person and have conservative beliefs. I believe the government needs to be fiscally responsible and not take as much from those of us that are wealthy. I also believe abortion should be illegal. Abortion is the murder of an unborn child. I believe individuals need to be more responsible for themselves. It is not up to the government to excessively fund programs to help out the less fortunate people.I believe we need to secure and keep secure our borders. The government cannot afford to ""take care"" of anymore people than it already is.

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

I am a republican because the alternative is too scary. I firmly believe life starts at conception and there is ample science supporting this. But apparently it is more important for a woman to have free will as simply a vessel than it is to murder a life. The call for late term abortions is terrifying. I have to side with the party that values life. Additionally, socialism is reprehensible and flawed to the core. I grew up dirt poor, but my parents had dignity and strength and built a career for themselves. And I did the same. I worked hard to rise above what my parents could afford and embraced the foundations of America that if you work hard, you can go as high as you want to. Socialism is an idea of entitlement with no work. With no challenge. With no goal to better yourself. It is dependency, apathy and entitlement. I could never support a party that endorses that.

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

I believe the strength of our great nation comes from people as individuals. I believe in working hard to get to where you want in life. The american dream has always been work hard and you will thrive. I believe people should help each other, but not intervine in someone else's life. I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. 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.

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

I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in limited-government, pro-life and traditional marriage. Immigrants who enter the country illegally, should not have the same benefits as legal citizens. Healthcare should not be run by the government, but instead by free markets, driving health care costs down and encouraging competition. Gun control, we have the right to keep and bear arms. In order to improve the environment, we must find a balance between conservation efforts and growth. We need to allow more development and exploration for gas and oil resources, by opposing all mandatory carbon emission controls. Tax reduction is key and must be done the right way.

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

I am a republican because I believe in preserving America and its core values that we were given by our founding fathers. I believe we are progressive yet still conservative enough to not have to give up the way we believe and have always believed. We want a bright future for our children and for them to be given the same chances and opportunities that we were provided by our great nation. We stand with our government and with our president. We hope this county will continue to prosper like it has and will always. I love being a republican.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe that sustainability should be a primary focus when making any decision. Our environment is fragile and we are approaching, if not already past, a tipping point. I tend to lean towards liberal decisions when confronted with decisions. I believe that the government needs to be involved more closely with social welfare programs and economic issues. I believe in civil rights for all people, separation of church and state, and believe in gun control (I do not want guns to be taken away from citizens, ever, however there should be more regulation). I also do not believe in unilateralism or isolationism. Dealings with foreign countries should be handled through international institutions.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe that this Party is most closely aligned with my personal beliefs. Democrats are willing to stand up for what is right, even if it means calling out those in their own party and holding them accountable. This is a trait that is sorely lacking on the Republican side. Democrats believe that everybody is created equal and they fight tirelessly to pass laws and legislation that protect and better the lives of the working class. Democrats know that working with allies is the single most important thing that we can do as a country to keep our country and people safe. They understand that having a good stock market doesn't mean much to the average joe that has to work two jobs to keep food on the table and who don't own stock. They believe that everybody should have access to healthcare and they understand that people who have healthcare are generally healthier which in turn keeps healthcare costs down. I work for a health insurance company and this is something that is deeply personal to me because I understand why they want to insist on making sure that people have healthcare. They get that by discriminating or wanting to go back in time that we are creating an atmosphere that is ripe for violence and only makes the issue worse. I am a democrat because I care about people. All people and I feel that the Republican party has changed into something that is unrecognizable and something that will have impacts that are felt for many years to come.

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

I am a Democrat because I believe in economic fairness, equality under the law, the American dream, and that we are capable of solving our common problems when we unite as one people. I am a Democrat because I believe that the Constitution applies equally to everyone in this country, immigrant or billionaire. I believe that every citizen deserves unfettered access to the polling place with no barriers to voter registration. I believe in equal pay for equal work. I am a Democrat because I choose hope over fear and progress over mindless clinging to the past. I am a Democrat because there are things I would refuse to do and actions of others I would not overlook in order to remain in office. I am a Democrat because I believe that every American is free to be religious and equally free not to be. I believe that all medical procedures should the choice of the patient in consultation with their doctor.

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

I am a Republican because I believe in old-fashioned values for the United States of America. Our country needs to return to the days of hard work and individual responsibility. These days, the United States is full of people looking for handouts without putting forth any effort themselves. I worked hard for what I have and I don't appreciate having to give it away to lazy slackers. This country also needs to secure its borders so that the stream of illegal aliens is stopped. America is for Americans. Only citizens of the United States should live here and pay their dues, like I do. Hopefully the United States can get back on track and shape up.

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

Because there are only 2 real choices and the other one doesn't mesh with my personal beliefs. I'm not going to pretend that being a republican is the greatest thing or that it's perfect but I just support things like lower taxes and less regulation so it's the only choice for me. I don't agree with everything they push or want people to vote for but what I do know is that President Donald J. Trump at the very least saved us for 4(8) years of likely a push to remove free speech and gun rights that we will get during the next democratic president.