1. "Wag the Dog" is about political spin-doctors who manipulate the
media outlets, media outlets that manipulate political spin-doctors, and the
manipulation of the American public by all of them.
What is the writer (David Mamet) saying about today's politicians and media people? Refer to historical examples that may have influenced the writing of this film.
2. Respond to the film's opening shot:
Why does a dog wag his tail?
Because a dog is smarter than its tail.
If the tail was smarter, the tail would wag the dog.
Type your responses and turn in by Thursday, June 9th