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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% (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 50 points 1 day ago (2 children)

We’ve got to get all those ~~welfare queens~~ 25 year old males playing video games back to work! They’re getting a free ride that they don’t deserve. People only have value when they are working!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

dont you love the misogyny in that "queens" label? because who makes a better scapegoat than black mothers?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

Currently? Mexicans and Middle easterners, it would seem. They’re all criminals and rapists apparently.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 day ago

He started that evil welfare queen idea back in California. It gained traction there so he continued to use it on the national side.