Were We Dancing With Wag the Dog? A Look at the Media’s Role in Shaping Political Reality
Introduction: The phrase “Wag the Dog” has become synonymous with the manipulation of public opinion through the orchestration of distracting events. Coined by the 1997 film of the same name, this concept suggests that political leaders can use manufactured crises to divert attention from real issues and control public perception. While the film paints a … Read more