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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 day ago* (last edited 21 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 143 points 1 day ago (8 children)

One of many lasting “gifts” of Reagan.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 51 points 1 day ago (3 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!

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 29 points 1 day ago

He started that evil welfare queen idea back in California. It gained traction there so he continued to use it on the national side.

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