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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)

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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I agree. We shouldn't demonize our opponents.

Humans can be monsters, but there are different kinds of monsters too. One special group is the psychopaths.

I believe Regan was one, and I think he saw relationships as transactional.

OK, maybe he wasn't, let's assume. But he gladly saw to massive swathes of destruction of American people because he did not see them as humans. If someone can be that callous with human lives, I can think and call him a monster. Because, how can you tell the difference?