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 I believe our country is in a fast decline based on the current leaders in position. I look forward to voting in the next election and hope that the outcome will generate a fresh, new approach to the vision of America. There are a multitude of well-qualified candidates that are lining up to take on the responsibility of putting America back on the right track. I am confident that our Party will have a high voter turn out when it's Election time and that we will be victorious in filling the House, Senate, and Presidential seat!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the values our country was founded on. I believe hard work and pride are key to success. Our country will only benefit if we all do our part and honor the laws of the land. We should all work to build our communities stronger. We should all practice strong moral values. This means we should be able to protect our country and our families. Doing this we can ensure proper beliefs are carried on to our next generation. We should not encourage unlawful and immoral behavior, such acts will weaken our country.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican for many reasons. The Republican party assures protection to life and property, the public credit, and the payment of the debts of the government, State, county, or municipality, so far as it can control. The Democratic party does no promise this; if it does, it has broken its promises to the extent of hundreds of millions, as many Northern Democrats can testify to their sorrow. I am a Republican, as between the existing parties, because it fosters the production of the field and farm, and of many factories, and it encourages the general education of the poor as well as the rich.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equality. Not that the democrat party is good but it is the best option if you want to see people he a equal chance at having a happy and healthy life. I like the democratic parties push for universal health care. Ultimately to really achieve equality rich people are going to have to give up some of their wealth to lower income people and i think the republican party protects the rich far too much. Overall i am a democrat because its the best option in a two party system but i would have them go farther to the left of they could.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I fully support the government in wanting to assist people and help people. I think things should be done more fairly. I believe in financial and economy security for everyone, not just the top 5%. I believe in both limited government and limited big business.I believe government should reward businesses only after they have created jobs for Americans.I believe the rich don't always earn their wealth, and the poor frequently aren't to blame for their poverty. I believe each person, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, deserves equal respect and equal rights to pursue a meaningful life. I believe women should be making the choices about their body, and not a bunch of old men. I believe prisons should be for violent offenders, not drug addicts.I believe that government giving money to the rich doesn't create jobs for the rest of us. Finally, I am a Democrat because I believe we are responsible for each other.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because of the party's commitment to take care of the military. While war or national defense is not something most Americans want to think about, it is necessary and important. Our soldiers need to be cared for here and abroad the the Republican party is supportive of such a stance. I also believe that while war is terrible is is important that America take responsibility for helping to quash human rights violations and mass murder. if the US had entered into several conflict at earlier times many atrocious acts could have been avoided around the globe. Millions may hap.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because the Republican Party and Republicans in general are closely aligned with my political and moral values. I think our nation has gone far too far to the left and it is time we reign things back in. We have lost our moral compass with all the things the liberals are pushing on us. I am a strong conservative and as a general rule, Republicans are conservative. Although, I wish that President Trump would do less tweeting, I sincerely hope that he is elected for second term, and I will certainly vote for him. It would be amazing to see how much we could have accomplished if the Democrats had worked with the President to guide our nation in the direction it needs to go. In spite of the constant bashing by Democrats, President Trump has delivered more positive things for the USA than any president in my life time.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in personal responsibility. This country was founded on the idea that people should be able to get ahead based on their own hard work and sound decisions. The Republican party stands for people who create businesses or go to work every day without expecting government handouts. Americans like us should be allowed to keep more of our own hard-earned money instead of turning it all over to the Feds to distribute to people who don't want to pay their own way. Real Americans want to rule their own lives and not be labeled as victims of this or that, that's what Republicans stand for.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am democrat because I hold more democratic view points than not. I strongly believe in gun control, and have a deep anger and frustration with the NRA, and people in general who think the right to bear arms has any place in the world today. I believe inequality of all people, including immigrants, and have see the contributions different cultures bring to our country. I married someone who came here illegally, and he works over 60 hours a week at a job, i assure you, not many people want. He has worked his way to become a US citizen, and I respect the immigrants that come to our country to do this. I try to understand the women's movement and support LGBT rights. I think being a democrat means that I am not some closed minded jerk who tries to live in a bubble of hatred, racism, and money and looks down on anyone different than me. Being democrat means understanding what it means to respect all people and want better policies to give everyone a chance to live a good and happy life. To give equal access to health care, not just assume everyone should, or is able, to fend for themselves. I am a democrat because the other options to me signifies ignorance and intolerance and closed mindedness.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because i believe in freedom for all, which includes equality and respect for minorities. I believe that the top one percent should be taxed far more than the middle class. They should help and contribute to society. I also believe that big corporations such as Google, Amazon, and Apple should pay their fair share of taxes. I believe in climate change, and it's and existential crisis that needs to be averted. I believe in welcoming asylum seekers and not treating them inhumanely or as if the are less than. I believe that the minimum wage should be increased to at least 15 dollars and hour, and that every citizen has a right to human healthcare even the ones with preconditions. This is why i am a Democrat.
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