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 pro-choice, income equality, social welfare, gun control, and universal healthcare and that these are things that any and all Americans should have. I have supported and voted for people that I felt are much better for this country. Donald Trump and the Republicans stands against everything I believe in and they have done a lot of damage to this country. We were doing great under President Obama and this country should of elected Hillary Clinton in 2016. What we have to do is come together and vote Dontard out of office in 2020. If not, I might as well move to Canada.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
To me being a Democrat, means that I believe all Americans deserve economic security and not just the very, very small minority of Americans. I am a Democrat, because in my opinion the government should not give free money to rich to encourage them to add more jobs, because usually the government money disappears without desired outcome, more jobs, occurring. I am a Democrat because I believe in free competitive economic markets for small, local business owners and not just super large corporations. I am a Democrat, because I want all Americans to have access to a competent health care system, and families should not have to fear going to the MD, because of the extremely high costs if they do not have health insurance. We should offer health insurance to all Americans at a very reasonable cost, based on income. As a Democrat I believe in the family, no matter how the family is defined. One parent, same sex parents, and the families should have strong, safe public schools to send children to, improved day care programs for their children while parents are at work. As a Democrat, I believe in social responsibility and global warming must be examined in an effort to maintain human, plant and animal life. We waste too many of our resources. As a Democrat, I would like to see very few people in prison related to drug use, and see those people in rehab centers. Only violent offenders should be held in jail or prison, and they should have education and jobs to do while in prison in order to enhance their life and surroundings when released back into society. I am a Democrat because I believe all of our actions impact others, so we must think before acting and support each other in many ways.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe in the ideals of the Democrat Party. I believe in equal justice for all. I think that those in public office should not be able to break the law and get away with it, even if it is the President of the United States. I think my party in congress has waited long enough to impeach Donald Trump. What other evidence do we need? I believe in open borders, which allow anyone who wants to come to our country, to come. I think those that want to build the wall, at our southern border, are being racist. I think the rich has had too many years to take advantage of low or no taxes. It is time they shared with the poor.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I agree with more of what they stand for on many issues facing this country, I dont agree on all of them but I agree with their standing more than I ever would with the Democrats. The Democrats stance on things in this country are ridiculous and outrageous. I used to be a Democrat a couple of years ago until Obama got elected then I went right wing and decided that I liked the Republicans much better and that i agree with what they stand for verus the Democrats. So that is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I strongly identify with their conservative principles. I believe in smaller government, balancing the federal budget, and capitalism to name a few. I also belive in American traditions . Honoring our veterans is especially important to me. When it comes to our military, I totally believe in ""Peace Through Strength"". I believe in nationalism over globalism. I believe in putting America first and then offer help to other countries. I believe that every legally eligible American voter, should vote in our elections. It is a person's duty and shouldn't be shirked. We are the land of the free because of the brave!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because my beliefs most closely relate to thier opinions. I feel like we will lead the country to being great again. with democrats will in power all american will get the chance their desreve to be great and anyone will be offered the chance t be a citizen. we would get the economy back on track and made the us great again. we would make it easier for people to get aid to help them and have health insurance they normally would not be able to afford. we are what is best for this country to get it back on track
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe that they are the only party that will keep the Constitution as the primary document for the government of the United States of America. I am extremely Pro-Life and the Republicans are the Pro-Life party. I am in favor of building the wall on the boarder with Mexico and the Republicans are the party of build the wall. I am very patriotic and the Republicans are the party of the Flag and the founders. I am a Republican because all the other alternatives represent wall street rather than we who live on main street. The Republicans have a path forward into the future that includes allowing individual liberty and the pursuit of freedom and the representative democracy in which we live. I will always be a Republican because they represent fiscal responsibility and they oppose the foolish notion of climate as something we humans are changing. I am further a Republican because we are One Nation under GOD and I believe that God blesses America each and every day. U.S.A, U.S.A. I am lastly a Republican because we have the greatest military in the world and we are not nation builders but the last hope of democracy for the entire world. The Republican party is the last best hope of freedom of thought, freedom of religion and the entire First Amendment of the constitution.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because it is the party that represents women. I am a woman and believe I should have rights over my body and receive equal pay. The republicans do not support these believes but the democrats actively fight for them. I also support health care for all because I believe it is a human right and the republicans support the deep pockets of the insurance companies. Currently one of the most obvious reasons to be a democrat is because it is not the party of Trump. Trump is an embarrassment to our nation and the republicans are cowering behind him. The republicans should be ashamed to support such a racist fool. Kamala 2020!!!!!!!!!
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because my political policy preferences align much more closely to those of the Democratic Party than those of the Republican Party. In particular, I'm pretty much pro-labor, and the Democratic Party is much more supportive of the workers than the Republican Party. I also believe that income inequality is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed. The Democratic Party generally agrees with this view, while it seems that most Republicans think that we need to concentrate even more wealth in the hands of the already wealthy. Finally I am a Democrat because many of the things the Republican Party does, and their lack of any real policy besides ""screw the other side"", is repugnant to me.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because: -Republicans believe marriage should stay between a man and a woman. I am old school and do not understand how so many people are so confused about which gender they are and/or so many people liking the same gender. -Republicans do not believe in stricter gun laws. I also believe if everyone had a gun (obviously not children or mentally handicapped) then less violent crimes would occur. I definitely would not rob a bank (for real, I would never) if I believed everyone in the bank had a weapon. -Republicans want to build up our military forces. How can this ever be a bad choice!?! We need to stay the strongest country in the world and one way we do this is making sure we have our military built up and that the military has all the necessary equipment needed to protect our country.
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