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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 3 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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[-] MisterD@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago

Sadly, more than 50% of Americans a grade school vocabulary. Imagine trying to convince a kid in grade 6 that helping the poor is not bad.

[-] khaleer@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

Ngl but most of the kids have no problems with helping other people.

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