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…”
10 years ago, I used to be in the middle of the political spectrum, I embraced good values and ideas coming from both sides of the aisle. Unfortunately, the election of President Trump sparked a race within the democratic party toward the far left. Every single one of their current proposed policies has one aim that is to destroy everything that defines America as a sovereign country with its own citizens to take care of (Open border, abolishing ICE, free healthcare for Illegals). I always believe the ultimate reponsibility of a goverment is to its citizens first and foremost. I have seen lots of average Americans hurting financially and the US government doesn't even know how to find funding to help those Americans, yet Democratic candidates in the last debates had the audacity to promise to take hard earn money of American tax payers to give to the illegals who are here in open defiance of our laws. During those debates, not single one of thems bothered to mention about average americans struggling daily across this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because i feel women should have the right to choose what happens within their bodies, even if that includes abortion. I also believe that it should not mayyer who you love, you should have the right to get married and be happy. I believe all immagrants should have a chance to go after the american dream. I also believe that climate change is very real, and something that should be delt with soon so that our children may have a bright and happy future. On healthcare, i believe that the elderly have paid their dues in societs so they deserve to be taken care of.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the rights of others. I feel that the US is an unfair place, where the rich get richer and the poor stay there. This country was founded on countless people coming to the US from other country's and to turn them away is a crime. Inocent children are striped from their family's and placed in cages. They are are treated like criminals when all they wanted was to provide for their family's. The government is ran by racist bigots who only care about how much money goes into their pocket, they don't care about others. It needs to stop.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because, well look at the competition. Democrats may not be perfect and we've had our scandals but nothing compared to what the Republicans are putting out. Just today another cabinet member, Secretary of Labor, resigned after yesterday telling the world that he was innocent and had done nothing wrong. Nothing? He just had used his position in the state government to make sure that a convicted sex offender got a light sentence and a limo ride to his office everyday. Now this offender. Epstein is back with even worse charges. People talk about different party values but if this situation is about Republican values then I'd rather be a Democrat.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe the party stands for liberal ideals including social services for those in need, respect and protection for our planet and the environment, support of the working class, and respect for those of other faiths, races, sexual orientations and citizenship. I've seen how assistance can bring a family out of poverty in a sustainable way; how there is strength in diversity; how plastics and other pollution harm our water, air and soil -- all reasons I am a Democrat and proud of it. Today's Democratic party stands for inclusion, helping those in need, protecting the environment, and protecting workers - all ideals with which I'm proud to be associated.
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 in Christianity. I am against abortion. I believe in a free market with competition that is not overly run by the government. I am in support of the second amendment. I am okay with immigration as long it is done within the laws that are in place. I believe that all people should be treated equally but that outcome is based upon merit and credentials. I believe that it is important to maintain a strong military. I believe that there are two genders and people are one or the other. I believe in a traditional family unit with a father and mother.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in economic prosperity and strive to see benefit in any market achieve optimal success. I don't necessarily hate welfare programs but I do believe in personal responsibility and taking action for ones own livelihood. I believe that the higher the higher the income the more reduction of tax should be giving as part of maintaining and generating growth of revenue for the government. I believe if you work hard it pays off. To those who chose to milk the system will always hinder our growth and success. That's the major point of me being a Republican voter and supporter.
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 Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in fairness and equality. I believe in the right to choose to have (or not have) an abortion. I believe in enacting laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin. I believe in protecting the environment, especially in the face of the challenges created by the very real, human-created climate change. I believe in separation of church and state, freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, as established in the first amendment. I believe freedom of assembly means we have the right to protest when our government does wrong. I believe the second amendment was meant to establish the right to bear arms in specific circumstances, and does not mean private citizens can have an arsenal of weapons designed to murder efficiently. I believe in taxing those who have plenty to provide for the needs of those who have little. I believe the government exists to serve all the people in America, not just those who are wealthy.
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