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 love America. I also am a republican the republican morals go hand in hand with my religious beliefs. I am pro guns and prolife. I am also in support of the wall being built to protect our borers. I feel that our President is doing a great job and I trust him very much. I truly think that he is trying very hard to make America Great again. I believe that republicans try to do what is best for this country in a fair and just way. I wish that the democrats would back off and let Trump run the country! Merica!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
As a democrat I believe in equality for all Americans. Unity and equal opportunity for all Americans despite race,religion,gender, or sexual preference. As America is the world's strongest force, I believe we can offer opportunity to all who seek it. I believe we can achieve an America with a universal health care system that leaves no one without health coverage for themselves and their families. Our country was built by immigrants and therefore should continue to be an opportunity for those who seek to become a United States citizen. I also believe the children of immigrants should be given the opportunity for a better life.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I believe in small government. I dont look to government to meet my, and everyone else's every need and then tax me heavily for it. I also think that abortion should be limited to when a mother's life is endangered. I think the current gun laws are enough and there should not be any more restrictions.I am against gay marriage and believe there should be laws against children being put on hormones and having body parts cut off because they are confused about their gender. I believe in being fiscally prudent and cutting taxes as well as a few government handouts.
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 my parents were Democrats and it's somewhat of a family tradition. As a Democrat I believe in equal opportunities for all despite race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I believe in equal educational opportunity for all. I support more government spending on social services for all low-income and poor Americans. One of the issues that I am passionate about is gun control. Gun violence in America is out of control and must be stopped at all costs. On the issue of abortion I am strongly pro-choice and feel a woman has the right to choose what is done to her body and primarily unlimited access to birth control regardless of her financial status.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am so proud of my country that I would do anything to keep it safe and secure. The democrats have always stood up for the underdog and those who are not as fortunate as the rest of society. Democrats have stood for American values from the very beginning. We have stood up for blacks and minorities in all categories and have fought many battles to assure them the equality and social standing that they deserve as Americans. The democrats are the only party that has stood strong and united for Americans. Being a democrat is the essence of who I am
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I have a strong opinion of things like the right to mandatory free healthcare, the right to make a decision as to whether a person wants to carry a child, and generally people's rights. I also feel that the government should step in more and help the homeless people and the people who are surviving on precious little in this country. There should be aid for the people, rather than big businesses, and the extreme wealthy should be taxed more, to provide for those who are ""stuck"" in minimum wage jobs with no way to build wealth. Clearly there is an imbalance in the country and I feel that Democratic views are simply closer to reaching a solution than are Republicans.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican first and foremost because being Republican means freedom. We have strong religious and moral values, those of which our country needs to stay strong. We believe in lower taxes and a smaller government. It is proven that if taxes are lower then the country does better and if there is too much interference by the government in business, then the economy gets weaker. I am also pro-life. Abortion is wrong and should not be allowed. It is linked to mental illness, is dangerous to women's health and can also cause breast cancer. Another big issue is gun control. I support the second amendment, we have a right to keep and bear arms. With gun restriction, we are not safe. We need to be allowed to protect our families and with a Democrat in office, those rights could be taken away.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat for various reasons. First, I believe strongly in same sex marriage and the right of each person to spend the rest of their life with whomever they want. Government has no right to not allow two happy people to be together. Also, women have the right to choose whether or not to bring their unborn child into this world. Also, the way Trump is handling immigration and the building of a wall is ridiculous and cruel. Finally, if we want our world to be sustainable in the future, we must find a solution to our climate change problem. Don't even get me started on guns. I'm so tired of people talking about how allowing people to use weapons is going to make things safer. No it won't!! Guns kill, no matter who has them.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe all people regardless of your age, color of your skin, sex, the gender you identify with or religion you believe in deserve equal rights and pay. I believe woman have the right to do as they want with their bodies and should never be told whether or not they should have an abortion. I believe all people are deserving of love regardless of if they are cis, trans, gay, lesbian, etc and should have the same basic rights as everyone else. I believe in healthcare for all and no matter what your economic status is you should get the same treatment and care as someone who has a million dollars.
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