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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 14 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour 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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[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 12 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah if you want to pitch socialism to people who don't know what it is, just describe its parts as individual policies. Don't actually use the word "socialism" - that makes the rednecks scurred >_>

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

And if you do say socialism, say it along with something they like that isn't scurry. For example, "socialism, like the fire department".

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago

"It's like crowdsourcing, but with community and business supporting resources!"

[–] Azal@pawb.social 2 points 6 hours ago

Yup, look at the overwhelming support citizens have for the Affordable Care Act... but haaaaaaaaaaaate Obamacare.