logical somersault

A complex thought process or argument that is used to bend reality to suit something, such as a particular viewpoint. You refuse to sign this bill to lower taxes because you're thinking of your constituents' best interests? That's quite a logical somersault there.

See also:

perspective on
perspective on (something)
bend (one's) will
challenge
challenge (one) on (something)
challenge on
bend over
gain (some) perspective on (something)
get (some) perspective on (something)
have perspective (on something)

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