The Ideological Turing Test

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because of my conservative views and my traditional family values. I believe in God, the flag, and my country. I am a true patriot, and I respect all that my forefathers established and fought for. I favor lower taxes and less government. My country owes me nothing. I owe everything to my country. I am pro - life, which means I believe it is wrong to kill a baby either before or after it's birth. I am against socialism and I think our country has become much too reliant on our government to do for them what they should be doing for themselves.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because I believe in the goals they represent. I think people should be allowed to enter our country without barriers so they can take part in the American dream. I also believe in womens right to have an abortion, whether her life is in danger or not it is a woman's choice! The fight over gun control is also a big deal for us Democrats! It should be way more difficult for anybody to get a firearm period! I also agree with universal health care as a general human right and should be freely accessible to everyone!

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I was raised by Republican parents. Republicans are the party of law and order. They also are the party of family values. They are pro-life which is very important to me because I believe that we have to stand up for the rights of innocent babies. Republicans are strong advocates for the 2nd amendment, and I believe it is important to be a part of the party that will stand up for my beliefs that I am free to arm myself for self protection, sport, or hunting. I also believe like Republicans in fiscal responsibility. I also believe in religious freedom. My personal beliefs align with the platform of the Republican party.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I think it is important to be in a community of others that have your point of view. Republicans have always been stench heroes of these principles and have not wavered on their commitments to many core issues. From abortion to the Supreme Court, we have been making inroads in the last few years to achieve our goals. With the help of the two leading republicans: President Trump and Vice president Pence, we have also brought God back to America. It is not a constitutional question here, just stating that both these men have given back to America and given God back to us in the United States.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a democrat because it aligns with all my core values. My parents immigrated as refugees from Vietnam to Europe and then to the United States for a better future. My dad was sick also and the United States had more advanced medicine for his illness. I've realized that Democrats are more supportive of immigrants but also lower-class people which is what I am. Barack Obama had made it easier for us to establish a life here, such as with ObamaCare. Whereas Bernie Sanders, if elected, would make public universities tuition-free which would benefit me as I am a college student. But Donald Trump is trying to get rid of ObamaCare right now. As a result, I am a democrat because the policies Democrats believe in has made my immigration to the US easier. I would want an easy transition for other immigrants too and as a result, I will continue voting for Democrats in future elections.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because my beliefs line up more closely to Republican beliefs. I do not think that the direction that Democrats are currently moving towards will keep our country successful. Therefore, current Republican beliefs on the economy, immigration, infrastructure, the environment, abortion, trade, etc. are more in line with my own personal beliefs. It also appears that the party that is more realistic in understanding the detrimental effects of the current ideology on 'free' education and medical insurance would be Republican, in my opinion. So, even though I may not appreciate the party leaders not always being reasonable and fair in their dealings with each other, I to date remain Republican as this party is currently the most 'intelligent' in its policies, in my personal opinion.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

""I am a DEMOCRAT because I think we we allow more diversity in the United States. Learning from other cultures can be beneficial and give us more knowledge. I believe it is the womans right to choose what is allowed on her own body. I think the Obama Care Act should not be repealed but reformed. There are alot of people that need medical care in the United States and it is up to us to take care of them with a universal health plan. I think there should be more regulations on purchasing a gun so those do not go into the hands of those who do not need one.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”

I am a Republican because I am a Christian and Pro Life. I believe in less government and lower taxes. I believe in the wall as we need to care for our vets and homeless first. I believe in taxing corporations less due to the economy and jobs. I believe in less government oversight, which will help with jobs and business expansion. We need oil drilling to become less reliant on foreign countries. I believe in the second amendment and our right to bear arms. This should not be infringed upon. Federal Government must preserve individual liberty by observing Constitutional limitations.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a democrat because I support policies that provide equality and equity to all people who live in our country. As a minority citizen, I believe that it is essential that our country develops further recognition and appreciation for indigenous and historically oppressed peoples and groups. America was founded by immigrants of diverse races and this should continue to be upheld within our country's DNA. I believe that we should make it a priority to welcome immigrants of all backgrounds and give everyone a chance to U.S. citizenship. In addition to this, we must also concentrate on reducing the significant economic gap between the working class and the wealthy. No American should need to work more than one job just to support themselves and their families.

The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”

I am a Democrat because my beliefs align with the beliefs of my fellow democrats on a lot of subjects. I believe in a fair and just economy. I believe in affirmative action. I believe in equal pay for women. I believe in a woman's right to choose what happens with her body in every situation. I believe that the direction that the country is going currently is bad for everyone and mostly for any minority- whether that minority is gender, race or religion based. I want a unified nation and I think we are at a crucial turning point where we need to elect leaders who have a better inclusive view.