Pew Research: “Socialism” not so negative, “Capitalism” not so positive
Pew Research Center released a study a few days ago showing “positive” or “negative” reactions towards words and phrases.
I’m just wondering how we interpret some of the data: when 14% of the polled say their response to the phrase “civil liberties” is negative, are we to understand they don’t like civil liberties? I mean, who says “nope, civil liberties? That sounds like a horrible idea!”. I expect the rise of the unpopular conservatives who simultaneously espouse civil liberties and prevent gays from getting hospital visitation rights with their lovers gives the phrase bad connotations.
And 15% of Republicans responded positively to “socialism”? What? It is more of a stretch to think they’re saying to themselves “Socialism. That’s like Obama. Who is becoming less popular every day. So yeah, a good thing!”.
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