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 it is important, especially now, to recognize the values entrenched in our country's history. We must not forget why the US defends the values of freedom, the same way conservatives must protect the values of tradition and experience. Our ancestors and founding fathers did not dedicate their livelihood to throwing away everything we worked so hard to achieve as a nation. They stood for the betterment of our country and as Republicans, I believe we will continue to support their vision of a free world. We need voices of caution that can say, ""hold on, maybe we are moving too quickly,"" and stand up to a recklessly progressive world.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I feel the Democratic position is generally the more open-minded position than the Republican one. I try to be an open-minded person. While I consider myself somewhat traditional, I also think for myself and I do not follow along with what my parents or their parents believed just because that has always been the way things are done. I live in the South, and I can't help but feel this is part of the reason my Republican friends identify so strongly with being Republican. It's like they have always been obedient to their family view and they immediately disregard a contrary viewpoint. Granted, there are a few issues that I might tend to somewhat agree with the Republican side, but overall, I usually agree with the Democratic viewpoint especially nowadays that the Republican view seems to be so far to the right. So, I guess the short answer is I try to think for myself rather than follow along with the tradition of where I live, and I have determined that I agree more with the Democratic party than the Republican party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
A lot of my family members are democrats. Growing up, I really was not that much into politics, so I really did not ""pick a side."" It was not until I made it to college that I started to realize that the government cannot solve all our problems. I started to see that holding oneself responsible/accountable is the only way to get ahead in life. I started to see that a government that allows businesses to actually grow without too much intrusion, is better for the country. That is one of the many reasons that made me choose to become a republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I strongly oppose abortion. I am religious and don't believe that any living embryo should be 'killed'. I support opportunity for economic and job growth within businesses. Reducing taxation on businesses allows companies to reinvest into their workforce resulting in further economic growth. I understand school shootings are a sensitive subject but I believe citizens should have the right to bear arms. The second amendment allows citizens to protect themselves and I feel every american should be able to use that as a means to protecting your family. When it come down to it many liberals would use a gun if it meant they could protect their family from any harm.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I am not falling for the fake news nowadays the mainstream media like CNN, NBC and ABC is telling people. They are way too far left and they don't really value our American culture and values. As for me, I think being American is the first thing I feel I am proud of! Patriotism is one thing everyone should teach their kids about, same as the bibles, because God is leading us to the great bright future and we should always worship god. I don't believe things those snowflakes are saying, I think illegal immigrants are harmful to this country and they should be all kicked out. America comes first, that is the most important everyone should learn!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I'm very liberal. I believe strongly in equality and freedom Everyone should have the same opportunites no matter their gender, race, religion, etc. Education is very important to everyone and we all deserve a fair chance. Abortion is another issue on freedom that should protect and give woman a choice. It's our body and this is America. The environment is also a major and important concern. We are going through climate change and I believe we are the reason for that. We need more ecofriendly products and everyone needs to get together and protect the environment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in democracy. I believe that as Americans we should focus on Americans and America first. This means providing for legal citizens only. It also means closing borders and stopping immigration and asylum seekers from coming into the country. America has strayed far from its original values and we need to go back. Abortions should be illegal and Roe v Wade should be overturned. America should also focus more on helping middle class citizens, meaning less free handouts. Cuts should be made to welfare and people should be required to have a job if they want any kind of benefits.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because above all, I care about this country. While I don't agree with every single republican policy, the overall views of the GOP align with the direction that I think this country needs to go in. We need people in government who will put our economy first, even if that's not always the popular decision. We need people who will work to be sure that America always come out on top, even if the decision doesn't always benefit everyone right when the decision is made. When I think about the future of this country, I'm thinking long-term, rather than short-term, and I think the republican party thrives there. It's easy to look ahead a few months, a year from now, but it takes more thinking to plan out laws and bills that will ensure our country's success for decades to come.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe we, as a society are paying too much in taxes and that our taxes need to be reduced. I am a democrat because health, education and the arts are extremely important to my views and important to society. I believe we need to give more to health, education and the arts. We need to help kids be able to attend college without going into thousands upon thousands of dollars in debt. As a democrat, we need to make sure that our homeless have a place to go to for help, we need to take care of our homeless and try to get them off the street. I enjoy the arts, and I believe we need to make sure all kids in the our school system have an opportunity to view and experience the arts, especially to help our children grow up with an open mind.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in Democrat values like helping the poor, fixing the climate, and keeping peace through out the world. I am a progressive Democrat and believe we need to keep progressing as a country. Health care needs to be accessible for all. We need to start doing more for our climate because we are destroying it at a rapid pace. Right now I am very interested in Kamala Harris because she did great in the debate and put a spotlight on Biden's issues. I really think she will do good against Trump in a debate as well. Whoever the Democratic candidate that is elected in the primary I will vote for though.
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