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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 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 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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[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 39 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

because welfare has been propagandized as used by "lazy and homeless, and poors, and blacks" its usually based on racism as well, the true welfare queens are Conservative voters.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh the TRUE welfare queens are billionaires, corporations get more assistance than people

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Oh this definitely