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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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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[-] Madagaskar_sky@lemmy.world 26 points 3 weeks ago

Anyone can be poor, but only they are on welfare.

Publishers note: They usually refers to African Americans, but can be used for any suspicious minorities.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 8 points 3 weeks ago

its almost always used as negative connation against blacks, or unsavory demographics. while the people, white conservatives railing on these people are the biggest welfare queens.

[-] pyre@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

don't forget wall street and corporations. if you fuck up, congratulations now you're homeless. if they fuck up, congratulations you're gonna bail them out.

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