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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 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months 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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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Russians may actually be less gullible. Read an interesting article on the subject of Russian propaganda. They know it's bullshit, always have. The government lies, and that's life. Twist is, they view Western media as exactly the same level of propaganda.

tl;dr: Most Americans can't seem to apply critical thinking. Russians don't bother.

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Lol! That's an interesting take. I've never thought of it like that...but it does fit.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Wish I could forward you the article, been a few years. Yeah, that woke me. Russians, of whom I am not a fan, aren't as dumb as they're made out. They're simply jaded as fuck.