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There is an old expression, if the shoe fits wear it. It's used to say that something said or suggested about a person is true and that the person should accept it as true (along with everyone else). Seems this is too prevalent these days from gullible belief in propaganda to treacherous lies that ruin lives. 

The correct term for a person who twists facts and provides misinterpretations in an effort to appear infallible is a sophist. Sophists, are individuals who use logic to twist the meanings of words in order to present themselves in a better light, or otherwise twist logic to suit their needs. The media is full of them... the grand 24 hour news cycle. In this era it all goes beyond just misleading; it can have real-world consequences, affecting elections, stock markets, and public perceptions on a massive scale. On the internet forums you'll find them extracting information from people to share with others and / or to use against them. On the news, they can be found spoon feeding propaganda to sleepy-brained public. In this Age of Man it has gone beyond duplicitous prevarication in out of control politics but what about the average person wrapped up in their own little world?

Generally the need for importance is the reason along with being socially accepted. Today warped opinions count and flourish. It's easy to assimilate the opinions of others - they sound right and seemt to fit - no truth seeking needed here. As the word gets from one to another, the osmosis becomes a grand web catching more and more attention and buoying up validity. Let's face it, twisting the truth is a powerful technique sure to manipulate perception on a personal scale or a grand scale. Everyone alive has cognitive biases and emotional triggers can make us susceptible to these manipulations. No exceptions. So where has critical thinking gone? Employ the following detection techniques - Look for:

Selective Emphasis: When specific facts or viewpoints are overly emphasized while others are minimized or ignored, it might be a sign of twisting word manipulation.

Emotional Language: Utilizing words or phrases laden with emotion to provoke a particular response from the audience may suggest a manipulative intent. For instance, using fear-based language to push an agenda or overly favorable terms to mask potential downsides.

Oversimplification: Overly simplifying complex issues to fit a particular narrative can be misleading. Life rarely boils down to black and white, and any communication that tries to present it as such should be approached with caution.

Contradictory Statements: When someone frequently contradicts their previous statements without acknowledging or explaining the change in stance, it’s a potential red flag for twisting word manipulation.

Misuse of Data: Presenting data without context or cherry-picking specific data points while ignoring the broader picture can signify misrepresentation.- Julia Clementson

Some people are just lazy and want to be led around by a ring in their noses. Others are more interested in belonging to the crowd. Leave them to their own demise. Realize that all this nonsense doesn't just engage the logical brain but also the emotions. Emotions will get you every time. Clean your filters and counteract word manipulation and for heaven sake take off those shoes before they become clown clogs.