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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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[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 26 points 11 months ago (4 children)

People are emotional creatures.

Someone was joking in another thread, but maybe we should seriously consider just taking socialism and calling it, like, americanism.

[–] match@pawb.social 5 points 11 months ago

american dreamism

[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

"Freedomism"