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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I can relate to their beliefs. I believe that everyone should be given a choice to determine what they want with their body. Men can decide what they want and why can't women? Women re not murderer and we can still think reasonably about abortion. Women who recklessly do abortion can be a Democrat or Republican because stupid people are in both parties. I also believe that gun control is important. I value traditional values but I think it is important to regulate guns so people who have access to gun are the right person. We are not in a war and mostly we need it to protect ourselves. Gun violence has been going up recently and very concerning. Please don't let gun harms your family, kids, loved ones before we do something about this. School is not safe anymore. US is the only country that permits gun and we are not more safe than other countries. Democrats don't want to take your guns. We just want to regulate and control how and who use it.
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 support the people of our country above all. I believe in traditional values and upholding them against all threats. I believe hard work pays off for anyone who puts the effort into it. I have family in the military and I will support them with all my heart. I believe in protecting our country from foreign threats and supporting American made products. I am very much against gun control because it will take away vital protection from law abiding families. I believe all Americans have a right to free speech and deserve a chance to be heard.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I was taught as a kid they are the better party to be apart of. Republicans are very serious about making things happen for the right reasons. We like to see change & better possibilities for creating a good change around the world. Handling & providing good care for the people around the world better housing, healthcare, education, & etc. Being apart of the Republican Party has made me confident in being one different situations are getting handled to make the world better. The world is in good hands & also they can fix the flint in water across the country who are suffering, also coal ash that needs to be removed, & oil spillage in water to protect the environment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I understand that the freedoms in our society are very precious and rare. I believe that our government is for the people and not to help corporations. I believe our tax dollars should be for making our education stable and high quality. I believe money spent to help our children helps them become stable and productive adults. Greed should be taken out of our government and corporations should not have control over it the people should. Those who are corrupt in our government should be help accountable for their actions and the should be investigated and prosecuted.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in basic human rights. I can understand that humans are made up of different races and genders, but deep down I think what's most important is that we are all humans. The Democratic party represents my feelings that abortion should be legal in the United States, gay couples should be allowed to marry each other, and children should be kept with their parents even if they are not United States. I don't believe that men are inherently superior to women; I believe in equal pay for equal work. I don't like the way Trump has been running the country. I think he stands for hate and I do not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I favor the moral values exuded by the party, such a pro-life stance, I respect for law and order and love of country. Additionally, I am a strong proponent of small government intrusion into all aspects of ones life. The fore fathers were of the thought that governement should be limited and utilized as required by the citizens. It was not meant to make decisions for the people of the country. We are a free people who should not be told how big our drink should be or what type of weapons or whether or not we can vape or not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I find it difficult to participate in being a member of the other party, namely the Republican Party. They are aligned with most Bible-believing people who do not wish to keep abortion legal and would prefer nobody get an abortion because they feel the fetus has life prior to birth. They prefer women have no choice over her body and would rather tell a woman what she can/can't do. They are for big business and are always giving breaks to businesses and not the working class. I am a Democrat because the Democrats in Congress represent the little guy, that's me and other democrats. Lastly, we need to do something about climate change or we'll all be in big trouble within 10 years. We need to stop the madness.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the fundamental beliefs of the party align with my personal beliefs. For example, I believe in a small government which does not interfere with business and the economy. Also, as a conservative southerner, the Republican party generally stands for issues which are important to me ass an individual. One of the most important factors for me is that the Republican party favors lower taxes which is very important to me as a single mother. In general, Republicans believe in a smaller government with little interference on an individual's life and this is important to me as a United States citizen.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I believe in limited government and personal liberties. I do not think that the government should impede on my personal affairs with rules and regulations. I hold some liberal viewpoints, but how much I value my conservative positions (Such as upholding the second amendment and being pro-life) far outweigh them. I think that life is a gift from God and we should not stray from His message. These days many of our deeply held traditions and values are being attacked by a group of people that do not respect the culture of the United States.
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