Spin (politics)
In politics and public relations spin refers to portraying an event
or fact in a way that is favorable to you and unfavorable
to your political opponents. This is called "putting a positive spin on a story" or just "spinning" the story.
Practitioners of spin are often referred to as spin doctors.
The techniques of spin include:
- Selective quotation
- Selective use of facts
- Non-denial denial
- Phrasing in a way that assumes unproven truths
- "Burying" stories by releasing information at times when more important events dominate the news
- Euphemisms to disguise or promote one's agenda
Spin is effectively the techniques of "grey propaganda" applied to politics and PR.
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Euphamism | Euphemism | Ploughman's lunch
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