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 strongly that we have to work on our social services in America. This includes health insurance, welfare programs, etc. I think all people should be treated equally and with respect. I strongly believe that we need stronger gun control laws, LGBTQ rights need to be honored and that the higher earners in our Country should have a higher tax than those who make less. I hope to see an increase in wages so that everyone who works doesn't have to work multiple jobs just to be able to afford the necessities in life.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am Republican because I believe in small government and less regulations. I believe in freedom os speech less goverment hand outs to the public. People shoud not rely on the government but make their own way in life rater than using socialistic means which historicaly do not work in the long run. I believe in the constitution and that this country was founded as a republic. I am fiscally conservative and want the goverment to spend less to bring the country into prosperity and out of the long standing debt we have endured in this nation from the past.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because the democratic party's beliefs are the closest to my own. I think that the democrats are looking out for the greater good, moreso than the republicans and I want to support that. I think that the democrats are more open minded and I believe that is what is important in times like these. they are not afraid of change and are looking to change things for the better whereas the other party seems to be stuck in their ways and does not want to change the status quo. I am a democrat because I believe in what the party is trying to do.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the party's philosophical backings and conservative approach to managing governmental affairs. I believe that the Republican's commitment to stimulating economic growth is one of the greatest sources of strength for the country. Having a strong economy enables the US to help both its own citizens as well as contribute to the safety of the rest of the world. Republicans are also committed to having a strong military presence as well as secure national boarders. I believe in this because the safety and security of the US is of paramount concern given the numerous anti-american actors who have eyes set on bringing down the US.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe that all people should be treated fairly and have EQUAL opportunities to succeed in life. I stand firmly with my beliefs that a woman should be allowed to make all of her own decisions regarding her own body. I believe that all people should be allowed to marry the person they love REGARDLESS of gender/sexual identity. I believe that we should help lower income people and support them in attaining a better life. I believe that all racial minorities should be able to have equal opportunities and that immigration laws should be less strict. Finally, we MUST have stronger gun control laws. The amount of mass shootings we have in the US exceeds the amount of shootings in all other countries combined.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I am a very traditional and conservative person and Republican values best follow how I feel. I am pro-life in almost every circumstance. I believe only in traditional marriage because I believe that is what the Bible commands. I believe in the second amendment that we should be able to have guns. I believe most of the mass shootings are because someone didn't receive the psychiatric care they needed. I don't believe that illegal immigrants should be entitled to all the rights and benefits that American citizens have. I also believe that many people take advantage of the welfare system and that we should help these people find jobs or at the very least meet certain requirements, such as passing drug tests, in order to receive welfare benefits.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I think everyone should carry their own weight financially. I support a strong economy and local jobs. Immigration needs to be enforced diligently. We need to look after our own interests and focus on helping the country we live in. We also need to pay off our deficit to establish a good relationship globally with other countries. We must promote good moral behavior and be ethical to ensure people are living in the right manner. We must remove the wrongdoers and rebellious people. I care about our country being the best and allowing others the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I think this party values democracy over the other(s). I think that as beings were should want ""we the people"" to be our legacy of being humble, showing humility, and creating a niche in a sustainable ecosystem. I am Democrat because it is the most selfless party. I think being human should never be a competition or race that few (26 elites) benefit from but should be a cooperation where the Earth is not depleted, used up, and made barren. As a Democrat, I think why do we compete among ourselves while we should help another.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe everyone who lives in this country should put the country above themselves. Healthcare for all? Don't be stupid--everyone will cheat the system! People should have to work for their healthcare, their food, everything. Put them all to work and watch them get by without complaining. The country will benefit from the added work force, and welfare will plummet as it should. We should also increase military service; defend our country and get the rest of the world to fall in line behind us. The USA is the best country in the world, and we should all support it.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I believe in equality for all. Your rights should not depend on race, sexuality, or economics. We should all have the opportunity to pursue our dreams. A woman's body is her own and she should have the right to decide what she wants to do with it. The republicans seem content to push women in the background. Women have been oppressed by being in a man's world and it is time for equal pay and this sexual harassment must stop. I believe in gun control and we need more regulations to keep the guns out of the hands of criminals. I also care about our environment and the future of our children. These are just a few of the reasons I am proud to be a Democrat.
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