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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

  • Help the poor
  • Healthcare for everyone
  • Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[-] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 weeks ago

Nah, see, you're falling into the trap. "Welfare" has baggage only because conservatives have attached baggage to it via their relentless propaganda campaigns. In practice, welfare is literally just assistance. In practice, the two words are synonymous. The fact that you perceive a difference in them is evidence that the conservative propaganda is working.

[-] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Kind of you to assume it was my baggage I was describing, and that I don’t understand the subject at hand.

[-] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Pleasure's all mine, partner

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