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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 9 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 9 months ago

american dreamism

[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

"Freedomism"