Spin and Truthiness

[Troy]

Truthiness refers to a "gut-level" / instinctual
belief that is held up despite inconsequential facts
or research.

Spin is a manner of twisting the presentation of
information so as to present a desired impression
which may be seemingly counter to one's natural
reaction.



--- Brenda Lester <alphatwin2002 at YAHOO.COM> wrote:

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> What is the difference between truthiness and spin?
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> RonButters at AOL.COM wrote:
>   In a message dated 9/1/06 2:28:24 PM,
> laurence.horn at YALE.EDU writes:
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> > Perhaps we could say the election is solemn, but
> far from serious...
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> This smacks of truthiness to me.
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