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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 1 week ago* (last edited 4 days 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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[–] cybervseas@lemmy.world 146 points 1 week ago (10 children)

One of many lasting “gifts” of Reagan.

[–] slaacaa@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Wym? Just a few more decades, and the trickling down will surely start. I can already taste it on their boots

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