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This reminds me of a very interesting and amusing documentary I found here. From the web page:

"Spin by Brian Springer is a one-hour documentary which details the events of 1992 through the satellite backhauls. Backhauls provide unpackaged and uncensored news feeds which viewers do not see in the final edition. One interesting aspect of Spin is that it provided a glimpse into the actual Presidential election during the year of 1992, and
a context in which to consider the election of 2000."

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Here is a documentary called Spin about how Bill Clinton's team used this same sort of thing in the 1992 election. I believe that the guy that did this also made a movie called Feed.
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Well, even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Well, even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Well, even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

Even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.

There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?

Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.

I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)

There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995 and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)

Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)

I can't believe how many of the SAME cast of characters in 1992 returned to the scene this year. It's one of those movies that really drops your jaw to the floor:

www.PhDepot.com/spin

PhDepot.com/spin

Some of you may remember Spin from 1995 when it made it's way around colleges. Well, now it's back just in time for the election. Time to show people what the media really does to package the news for us.

I dare say that it provides a unique perspective: www.PhDepot.com/spin I've digitized and encoded Brian Springer's wonderful movie called Spin, which is very interesting from the satellite backhauls alone. In 1995 he sent it around college campuses, and it's back now on the internet and becoming incredibly popular around election time. I encourage, of course, everyone to send around as many email attachments of the clips as possible. Come on, I'm sure you know *somebody* who might enjoy seeing Larry King's ego get in the way of things.