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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 23 points 22 hours ago (3 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 22 hours ago (2 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 18 hours 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 4 points 18 hours ago

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

[–] Azal@pawb.social 3 points 18 hours ago

Yup, look at the overwhelming support citizens have for the Affordable Care Act... but haaaaaaaaaaaate Obamacare.

[–] match@pawb.social 5 points 18 hours ago

american dreamism