It’s a bit of fun — and a handy habit. Read a post, an article, or a politician, then drag the needle. One gauge for spin (is this “USA bad” framing, “China bad” framing, or actually balanced?), one for war stance (peacemaker, or warmonger?).
Where we aim: the middle on spin, and peacemaker on war. Nobody’s vassal — not Washington’s, not Beijing’s. An independent Australia, a peacemaker in our region. The more you watch for it, the easier the spin is to spot.