- published: 28 Aug 2016
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In public relations, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or against some organization or public figure. While traditional public relations may also rely on creative presentation of the facts, "spin" often implies the use of disingenuous, deceptive, and highly manipulative tactics.
Politicians are often accused by their opponents of claiming to be truthful and seek the truth while using spin tactics to manipulate public opinion. Large corporations with sophisticated public relations branches also engage in "spinning" information or events in their favor. Because of the frequent association between spin and press conferences (especially government press conferences), the room in which these take place is sometimes described as a spin room. Public relations advisors, pollsters and media consultants who develop spin may be referred to as "spin doctors" or "spinmeisters" who manipulate the truth and create a biased interpretation of events for the person or group that hired them.
Forty or fifty horses lying in a lot
Red raincoats and rifles, an epidemic has been stopped
Scientist speaks, "What are you wondering about?"
He got where he is by turning lab mice inside out
Things we do and have to do
And the things I do for you
And what you do for me too
The 'Yea, but I' and any other excuse
And if take it forgiven then what's the use?
All his possessions around him in his house
Lying beside him his companion and his spouse
And in the morning he dress and go to hell
All activated by a little timer bell
Things we do and have to do
And the things I do for you
And what you do for me too
The 'Yea, but I' and any other excuse