https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/12/28/spin-versus-spool/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:29:04 -0400<![CDATA[Janet Napolitano&#8217;s talking points emphasizing that &#8220;the system worked&#8221; to prevent a terrorist attack seem to be fizzling just as badly as Mutallab&#8217;s bomb.  Even CNN is ripping into it, as their video shows.  It&#8217;s becoming a running joke. As the previous post argued, treating this problem with upbeat spin isn&#8217;t going to work. It should never have even been tried.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:04:39 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/12/28/spin-versus-spool-n189501