4 adjectives to describe juggles

The plan of election is by proportional representation, into the arithmetical juggle of which it is impossible here to enter.

This was, however, a mere pretence; for the method proposed for getting at the sense of the people was nothing but a pitiful juggle, according to which no one could vote on the Slavery question who did not at the same time vote for the Constitution.

Ordinarily the Meacham woman was selfish; but having found an object upon which she could centre her thin, watery affections, she proceeded to be selfish for Johnnie instead of toward her, a spiritual juggle which some mothers perform in regard to their children.

I am surprised at the credulity which could ever lend itself to that theatrical juggle.

4 adjectives to describe  juggles