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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)
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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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[–] [email protected] 38 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (6 children)

Ah, ~40% of Americans are complete fucking morons, that sounds about right.

~40% of Americans also read and write at an elementary school level or worse, but I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

... I think we've found the mythical 'independent, median voter'.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (3 children)

Ah, ~40% of Americans are complete fucking morons, that sounds about right.

You're leaving out the 29% who are against it no matter what you call it.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 days ago

Those are evil people, who do not want to help other people. But this 40% are the people who would do the correct thing but they are convinced it's bad and vote against their interest

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