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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 4 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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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 10 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Fox News: "Write that down. WRITE THAT DOWN!"

[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 9 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

They knew.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

The probably caused it. The Murdoch news organization has been using it as a slur for many decades.