Sure, but it is not widely recognized that a statement may be both spin, and factually true.
Isn’t it? “Spin” doens’t mean lying, it surely means twisting interprertations, connotations...
For instance, WP’ list of spin tactics does not include outright lying.
Selectively presenting facts and quotes that support one’s position (cherry picking)
Non-denial denial
Non-apology apology
Mistakes were made
Phrasing in a way that assumes unproven truths
Euphemisms to disguise or promote one’s agenda
“Burying bad news”: announcing one popular thing at the same time as several unpopular things, hoping that the media will focus on the popular one.
Sure, but it is not widely recognized that a statement may be both spin, and factually true.
Isn’t it? “Spin” doens’t mean lying, it surely means twisting interprertations, connotations...
For instance, WP’ list of spin tactics does not include outright lying.
Selectively presenting facts and quotes that support one’s position (cherry picking)
Non-denial denial
Non-apology apology
Mistakes were made
Phrasing in a way that assumes unproven truths
Euphemisms to disguise or promote one’s agenda
“Burying bad news”: announcing one popular thing at the same time as several unpopular things, hoping that the media will focus on the popular one.