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The ACLU's "Spin of the Union"

Document Date: January 31, 2006
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In his fifth State of the Union address, President Bush will undoubtedly attempt to justify his illegal NSA domestic spying program. To help you cut through the rhetoric, we’ve prepared a “Spin of the Union” guide, listing some of the spin tactics the Bush Administration has been using in recent days. Listen closely during his address and check which spin you hear the most.

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