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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 22 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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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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[–] cybervseas@lemmy.world 123 points 22 hours ago (4 children)

One of many lasting “gifts” of Reagan.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 48 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

We’ve got to get all those ~~welfare queens~~ 25 year old males playing video games back to work! They’re getting a free ride that they don’t deserve. People only have value when they are working!

[–] TimewornTraveler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 7 hours ago

dont you love the misogyny in that "queens" label? because who makes a better scapegoat than black mothers?

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