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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 13 hours ago* (last edited 7 minutes ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@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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[–] WatDabney@fedia.io 25 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

"Think of how stupid the average person is, then realize that half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin

[–] liverbe@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I heard a working theory that we have too many humans on the planet. Some of them were supposed to be reincarnated as ferrets or insects but came back as humans instead. These are the people who are now in charge.

[–] krashmo@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

I don't think it's hyperbole to say that modern medicine has saved the life of too many idiots who went on to have idiot children. It's hard to have that conversation without people assuming you're venturing into eugenics but it is a real thing.