Most issues are complex. A fundamental of spin is to selectively consider the elements of the issue, ignoring the aspects that are not favorable to the conclusion the spin merchant favors. … A good exercise in unraveling spin is to map out an issue explicitly in spreadsheet style.

“All my opponents do is rant while I provide careful analysis.” Detect any spin in that statement? Spin is an attempt to stress a conclusion through selective use of words or topics. A convenient table summarizes gives spin translations.