1099
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.nz)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
179 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

  • Help the poor
  • Healthcare for everyone
  • Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Lumidaub@feddit.org 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"Blue" is fucking silly, that's why I don't like it. We already had "tall".

Those are two different things. Please look up what these terms means.

this post was submitted on 03 Jul 2025
1099 points (99.6% liked)

Progressive Politics

5080 readers
615 users here now

Welcome to Progressive Politics! A place for news updates and political discussion from a left perspective. Conservatives and centrists are welcome just try and keep it civil :)

(Sidebar still a work in progress post recommendations if you have them such as reading lists)

founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
TokenBoomer@lemmy.world