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Words matter.

You aren't writing an academic paper. Always use simple direct language.

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

Don't use complex words.

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[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 25 points 3 days ago (7 children)

People are emotional creatures.

Someone was joking in another thread, but maybe we should seriously consider just taking socialism and calling it, like, americanism.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Yeah if you want to pitch socialism to people who don't know what it is, just describe its parts as individual policies. Don't actually use the word "socialism" - that makes the rednecks scurred >_>

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

And if you do say socialism, say it along with something they like that isn't scurry. For example, "socialism, like the fire department".

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

"It's like crowdsourcing, but with community and business supporting resources!"

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