The basic plot of 'Wag the Dog' is a scandal involving the President of the United States and the efforts of the presidential advisors to distract the people by staging a war with Albania. By using the title of war, the firefly girl was forgotten and the attention of the media and the people shifted before Election Day. The movie pokes fun at how politicians manipulate the media, as the President officials announces, "The president's …showed first 75 words of 533 total…

…showed last 75 words of 533 total…We do not explore the realities hidden behind each camera lens, but take it as the reporters describe it. I find chills down my spine watching how easy it is to fool the public with a girl, a kitten, and a blue screen. Media has blended the fine lines of 'news'. As long as it is entertaining and it captures our interests, the network has done their job in hooking us to watch their channel.