WAG THE DOG, MAN BITES DOG, 911 & Reality TV

"Knowledge is inextricably linked to language. The less accurate words are, the less accurate the knowledge they impart; conversely, the more precise the language, the more precise the knowledge. In the war on terror, to acquire accurate knowledge — which is pivotal to victory — we need to begin with accurate language." - by Raymond Ibrahim
Pajamas Media
May 4, 2009

Considering the times we are in WAG THE DOG a 1997 film by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman as Hollywood's Top Producer and Robert De Niro as the President's Spin Doctor and MAN BITES DOG (1992) directed by Rémy Belvaux & André Bonzel and starring Benoît Poelvoorde are two films to watch.
Although, WAG THE DOG (WTD) is an American film and MAN BITES DOG (MBD)is a Belgium mockumentary about a film crew that follows a serial killer, both films are a cinematic smashup of what is happening before our EYES WIDE SHUT.
In the last ten years, the spread of "reality TV" consequently reminds me of the double meanings, play on words, contradictions and down right lies of the George Bush II administration. For example "the war on terrorism", even the the definition on what is "torture" became obscure during his reign. We were told not to believe what our eyes actually saw. That building 7 didn't go down with control demolition. We were told to believe that water boarding wasn't torture. That the "PATRIOT ACT" was for our protection at the same time and
if we were true patriots we weren't suppose to question our loosing Habeas corpus as well as other constitutional rights. In other words if we were true Patriots we would give up our rights without question. Words became lies. We gave up alot after 911. As three towers fell, and the corporate front man George Bush read fairy tales to children, we became transfixed by a magic wand. We learned to trust not our own eyes but the eyes and mouths of our masters - our leaders. We were scared so we gave up many rights hypnotically. We did what we were told. Many didn't question the news footage or the fact that it was repeated over and over and over again like a hypnotist does to get one to fall deeper and deeper into a trance. Trauma does different things to different people. But I digress, getting back to the above mentioned films, they are packed with clues to our present reality. Although both films were made over ten years ago, both simulate the manufacturing of reality for private gain. In WAG THE DOG, the spin doctor needs to create a war to help a scandal laden president get re-elected. Can one see the similarity in the Bush Administration or any
president who needed a boost after suffering a blow to his popularity? War is big money for big corporations. Wars serve many purposes: population control, fluctuating changes in the stock market with put options and back room deals of metal prices, oil and other resources raise in value. Wars are a favorite pastime for a Eugenicist Necrophiliac Corporatist.
As we come to the 10th anniversary of 911, WAG THE DOG has new meaning and new depth.
With the rise in the voracity of "reality TV shows", revisiting the film MAN BITES DOG(MBD) it is very clear how we all participate in the deception. In MBD a film crew participates in the criminality of a killer. As they film him and his crimes, they become hypnotized by his violence and become killers themselves. We can watch shows like the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and envy the lifestyle that is "portrayed" not caring that most is staged. We can laugh vicariously and judge other people's mental issues. We spend our time being a voyeur to other people's madness or fake world to take our eyes off the reality of our own. But if the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills production and producers knew Taylor Armstrong was being abused and turned a blind eye, what does it say about them?
We are so busy getting caught up in the fantasy that our real world is suffering. We keep our eyes wide shut. There has been 3 unusual deaths labeled as suicides that seem like murders. Two by hanging, Russell Armstrong found in his underwear and socks and Rebecca Zahau (not a reality star on TV while alive) found naked, bound with her hands behind her back and something stuffed in her mouth as a gag. The San Diego Police in the ultimate wisdom labeled it a suicide. Another black comedy like MBD but unfortunately, Rebecca Zahau's death/murder is real not fake like the investigation. Russell Armstrong's business associate Alan Schram was found shot to death in his car outside his home. All three deaths seem suspicious in their own right. Was there a rush by the police and the coroner to pronounce
all three as suicides. Why the rush to judgement? What's the hurry? How many people commit suicide in their underwear or are able to tie their hands behind their back after stuffing their own mouth with a gag of clothing as in Zahau's case? All three stories of suicide seem fishy and conveniently wrapped up. Yes it is possible that all three committed suicide but there is also the possibility that they did not.
As long as our eyes are wide shut we won't know. 3 Deaths, 3 Buildings, 3 Sacrifices. Hitmen/women can make murder look like an accident or suicide. That is their job and they are PROFESSIONALS. Just as the spin doctors are professionals at cleaning up the messes of the people they protect, they can also hypnotize with false stories and images to get their agenda accepted. Rushing to judgement by accepting whatever someone else markets is not always wise and can bring about disastrous results for truth. In a world of "reality TV" where we are hypnotized by trauma and illusions, is it any wonder that Russell Armstrong's sacrifice/death was a ratings BOOM for the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just like a war is for an ailing President.

Basketball Wives LA Season Premiere

The series premiere of Basketball Wives LA and I'm blogging live during this show as it goes.

Here are my favorite moments and points from the show.

• Gloria is really killing me with her trying to keep it real act. Girl where are you from. Maybe she feels like she has a lot to prove after how she was portrayed on Basketball Wives Season 2.

• I love how Malaysia gave them the "clap-clap" and left during the opening dinner. These chicks are already too much for me as well.


• I'm not sure how I feel about about Jason Williams' "estranged" wife Tanya, she seems a little awkward for this show but we will see.


• I love how Jackie Christie put mainstream media on blast for tearing down black marriage in the entertainment industry.

• Why is it that Gloria and Imani feel the need to hate on Malaysia because she had twins 8 months ago and feels confident enough to wear short shorts and heels.


• Tanya Williams is on one. She talks about the wrong things at the wrong  moments, like when Jackie was talking about her mother's illness and she went all into left field.

• I never thought i would see a 27-piece on Basketball Wives but thanks to Malaysia's cousin we made history tonight.

• I do love how they all do fun things like playing poker and paintball.


• Laura is so messy, she said she wanted to talk to Tanya about working out, but all she did was gossip about Malaysia.





• And of course the entire show ends with a big ghetto face off between.....well....all of the girls.

Just a mess if you ask me.

Tune in for more next week.


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Ooooohhhhh I'm super excited about seeing the premiere of Basketball Wives LA!!! I already have fallen in love with Jackie Christe, wife of retired ball player Doug Christie. I dug up some interviews and sneak peeks for you so enjoy.

Meet The Cast Of Basketball Wives La

VH1 Reality Show Re-Cap

Hope you all enjoy the premiere as much as I will. As usual I will be blogging and tweeting live.

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Reality Show Re-Cap

Basketball wives, twins, football players, and fashionistas. Tonight was an eventful night for reality tv and as usual VH1 was winning!!!!! For those of you who missed any of the major shows, here's a brief re-cap.

Basketball Wives Reunion Pt. 2
As expected part two of the reunion picked up with the "popular b****es" ganging up on Meeka "Liar" Claxton for being a blabber mouth. She continued to talk in more circles than a slinky as her and Tami "Hoodrat" Roman went back and forth. The highlight of their entire spat is when Tami took shots at Speedy, which actually made him more relavent than he has ever been. The best part of the show however was them showing a clip of Shaunie O'Neal and Tami Roman blessing a young under-privileged girl with tuition money. Too bad the producers choose not to show things like this during the regular season, although Shaunie did hint that next season they will be bringing some balance to the negativity. So cross your fingers.

Lala's Full Court Life
I can already see this show being my favorite reality show this season. It  is so nice to see Lala and Carmelo Anthony show the positive side to young, black relationships. The season opens up with Kelly Rowland and Po, two of Lala's closes friends, visiting her in Denver. Lala is on edge about the trade and how that will unfold, but since we already know wat's going to happen it's kind of hard to follow. Anyway, Lala, Kelly, and Po all sit courtside at a Nuggets game, and then head for drinks with Carmelo and his crew later. A bunch more fun stuff happened that I'm not going to go into detail about, so just catch the re-run on VH1. All around it was a fun show with much needed positivity.

T.O Show
The T.O show was extremely blah. The season opens with Terrel going through his ACL surgery, with none other than Kita by his side during the whole thing. I swear those two need to quit playing and go ahead and do the thing. She's more of a wife to him than anything. I'm just saying. After the smoke clears from his surgery, the young chick that he proposed to shows up and Terrel completely forgets everything and focuses all of his attention on her. So yeah pretty much the same thing that was going on last season.

Tia and Tamera
It was so wonderful to see those twins growing up, I mean Sister Sister was my show and now one is going to be a mom and one got married to a wonderful man. Looks aside. It was a beautiful wedding and I enjoyed the show, can't wait until next week!!!!

So all in all it was a fun night for t.v, I can't say that too often. Lala's Full Court Life was my favorite as expected. And is it just me, or are we all anxious to watch Basketball Wives LA next week?

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