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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 9 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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[–] Album@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Kinda like ACA/Obamacare.

I'm of the opinion Americans want help and want to help others, but get lost in political rhetoric and a culture war designed to ensure no one gets anything.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Our old babysitter lost her insurance and was suffering. Ex-wife suggested the ACA, showed her how to apply.

"Thank you so much! At least it isn't that damned Obamacare!"

These people exist, millions of them. And most Americans can't fucking read and understand a novel.

[–] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 23 hours ago

As an old friend of mine once had a habit of saying in a sing song voice:

Read a book, read a book, read a motherfucking book!

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Nah. A lot of people are stupid and selfish. You should look into the new evangelical mantra that “empathy is a sin”.