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 it's an important part of who I am as an American. Being a democrat aligns with my beliefs and my ideal way of American life. Those beliefs may not align with everyone else's, but that is part of our democracy. We have the right to choose our ideals and beliefs without question. Being a Democrat does not put me at odds with any Republican. It simply means I'm on a different side of the political spectrum. It means that fundamentally we may have different beliefs, but it does not ultimately mean we cannot coexist or agree on things.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I am deeply ashamed of my country's long history of injustice and exploitation and seek to correct those injustices through the use of redistribution of wealth and reparations. I am also a democrat because I am an aggrieved minority who identifies as an inter-sectional victim of the straight white male patriarchy and seek to completely dismantle all institutions created by it, including the racist constitution of the Unite States.I am a democrat because it's the most effective means of obtaining ""free"" government hand-outs like healthcare. I am a democrat because republicans are evil, racist, white-supremacist bigots and it's my anti-fascist civic duty to oppose them
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe that people without power need a voice. This country is supposed to represent values of fairness and equality that should be applied to everyone. People that are wealthy, white, and come from privilege have an unfair advantage over those from other segments of society. It is harder for minorities, non-hetrosexuals, and people of lower economic class to to be equally represented in government and business. Being a Democrat is the best way to achieve fairness for everyone because they can influence change from within the government. Without power within government institutions then only a small number of elites will be able to influence laws and regulations which will only benefit themselves.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because i care about our country and where it is going. Right now, America is getting soft and we are going downhill. I'm tired of of dumb liberals glorifying obesity, thinking it is okay to be unhealthy and then complain when they get charged extra for a seat on an airplane. Or how about all these women making men lose their jobs by just opening their mouth. Hoe about ALL LIFEs MATTER. Transgender kids at the young age of 6. This is wrong. This is not America. We're losing grip of what our country is and what it used to be.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I am a conservative and believe that the Republican party is the party that represents my believes. I am pro life and feel that abortion is wrong in every sense. I believe that life starts at conception and should be protected. I am Christian and feel that my religious rights should always be protected. I also believe that our borders should be well protected with a wall. That immigration has to be done the right way and follow all procedures, if a person is here illegally they need to go back and complete the immigration process properly.
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 Republican because…”
Compassionate conservatism works in the best interests for those struggling in America. The more we become dependent on the federal government, the more we frustrate our individual liberties. Instead of the Democrat-style of compassion shown through government handouts we must create an environment that inspires communities and individuals to take advantage of opportunities to improve their condition. Individuals have the power to change, and government can help them lead better lives.Republicans are also best suited to maintain the balance of power between the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Conservative Presidents and Governors nominate, and conservative Senators confirm, good, honest judges who interpret the laws and who do not act like super-legislators from the bench.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN and proud of it. I have a red ball cap although I don't wear it much. I intend to help ""Make America Great Again"". The Republican party, especially the one in office right now is determined to change the old wasteful way of running government and I am 100% behind that. We have had numerous years of waste and indecision and the Republican party is hear to bring that to an end. I can't wait for November 2020 so I can get my red cap and go to the polls and vote Republican (full ticket). I encourage all of you who are reading this to join the Republican party in ""Making America Great Again"".
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in social justice. I want open borders for any person who wants to come here. I am a democrat because America was built on white supremacy and we need to even the playing field for everybody and not just the rich white people. I am a democrat because rich people do not pay their fair share. We need to increase welfare and pass the green new deal to transform America radically. We need to change society so it is not recognizable from the way it exists today. I am a democrat because racism is the biggest problem with this country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe that compassion and being conservative is best for those of us who are struggling. We are problem solvers which is what the world needs today. People need to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. I believe that some of the same positions the party stands for I have as well. While not a strong Republican they still align better with what I believe. There seems to be so much rhetoric with the Democrats right now. I don't believe the President was ever really given a chance and that right now everything is so drawn out and just using up taxpayer money for things that are ridiculous.
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