Magazine's 'satirical' cover stirs controversy

I agree, it would be a flag of Che Guevara. Is Michelle supposed to be
Jackie Brown? I thing it's "Wright-On". Sorry, I had to use the pun. Also,
is that the best the Dem's can come-up with "McShame"? Really? It just
makes him sound like a promo for a burger joint.

I think it is very misleading. Michelle looks slender and shapely. In real life she's not so much!

There is politics of fear which implies paranoid fear. Then there is fear that is for a reason.

Obama scares me for several logical reasons and I have done real research on his associates (the Rezko/Auchi/Saddam Hussein connection; Ayers; Wright; The American Communist Party; PLO; but most of all what he did in Kenya with his cuz Odinga by supporting this man--whose son is named Fidel after Castro--whose platform included putting the country of Kenya where Obama has dual citizenship under Sharia (Muslim) law though it is 85% Christian.) Try googling "Obama Kenya Odinga" for the whole sordid story from excellent news sources or look at the NY Sun article on Jan. 11, 2008 "The Kenya Connection."

Independent research my ass... All you've got is talking points Marie Thompson. Nice try spammer.

There is politics of fear which implies paranoid fear. Then there is fear that is for a reason.

Obama scares me for several logical reasons and I have done real research on his associates (the Rezko/Auchi/Saddam Hussein connection; Ayers; Wright; The American Communist Party; PLO; but most of all what he did in Kenya with his cuz Odinga by supporting this man--whose son is named Fidel after Castro--whose platform included putting the country of Kenya where Obama has dual citizenship under Sharia (Muslim) law though it is 85% Christian.) Try googling "Obama Kenya Odinga" for the whole sordid story from excellent news sources or look at the NY Sun article on Jan. 11, 2008 "The Kenya Connection."

Marie: The New York Sun? ROTFLMAO! No wonder you can't get the point of Blitt's withering satire of bigots like you. By the way, I'm sure I could play "six degrees of separation" with John McCain, too, and turn up just as many disreputable names. I'd probably start with his Keating 5 associates. But it's a cheap, pointless exercise.

Right on Trex. These people need deported to New Zealand because they are all sheep.

Chazbot,
I thought that was Australia? or, maybe Austria...er, perhaps Andalusia?

Did he really think he was going to run for the Pres. of The United States of America and not get picked on. Quit your whining golden boy, cowboy up and take.

Gosh, where are all the Obamanators? I'm really not seeing a lot of defense for Mr. Fantastic... Did their wifi go out or something?

I wonder if GWB whines every time Frank Caliendo parodies him, especially on those DirectTV commercials.

Oh no, somebody doesn't like me, somebody is likening me to a terrorist! Free speech, my man. Free speech. Get with it or hit the road.

Do all of your political figures in California have to end with "nator" now? Ill bet y'all just don't even know what to do with a word like senator.
You need to find a constitutionator to learn how to effectively reduce the ridiculous amount of times your highest court has been overturned.
Get with it or we'll be forced to make this an "Escape from LA" situation.

P.S., please find a way to gas all of your ridiculous celebrities while you are at it. I am tired of hearing about them.

You are very ignorant. It's too bad most people like you are the reason this country is going down the toilet

Next months cover shows Laura Bush murdering an American citizen with her car while on the way to selling dope to college roomates. The cover after that will show George partying and dancing with the Saudi royal family. Oh wait that picture is real.

Michael : You mean, pictures of WALKER dancing with the Saudi royals, don't you? We always refer to people by their middle names if it provides us with an opening, no matter how remote, to smear them. Walker -- like Johny Walker, a product of which we know Boy George was and probably still is extremely fond. What, he had nothing to do with choosing his middle name? Who cares? A good smear is a good smear, don't spoil it with logic.

No-- the next cover will show old man McCain chasing 18 year old Cindy around a buffet table, while his loyal disfigured wife ( of many years) and children watch---Oh, Wait! That one is real too!!!!!!
WEll-- then maybe the next cover could show McCain's second wife, Cindy, all hopped up on drugs because she can not deal with "her role" of "her husbands role" in the KEATING 5 SCANDAL---Oh No!! That one is real too!!!
Oh, well I tried.

Your use of Hussein is arrogant and ignorant to say the least. You should be ashamed of yourself! This cover is very offensive. They have the right to print want they want, however with accountability. The cover is moraly and thical so wrong! I'm actually embarressed right now to even be part of this nation! We are a mean people! Where is our humanity? Where are our posture of caring about one another? Where is our decency?

Trish Stelten
You are embarrassed to be part of this Nation? Because of what? The exercise of free speech? That has made you embarrassed? Wait for a couple years after you have voted for your dear Democrat Obama...then you will have reason to be embarrassed.

Oh no Trish Stelten is another "not proud of this country". Yikes, I will never be embarrassed to be part of this Nation, what are these people thinkin'.

People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. - Soren Kierkegaard

The cartoon makes fun of the very people who will believe the rumors depicted in it. Apparently that's too complex for a few who just don't understand satire. It only makes the critics who spread lies and rumors look silly.

why evabody so uptight?

Obama's connection to Saddam Hussein, 'Marie Thomson'? I guess the next cover can show a parody of key Bush administration officials sucking up to Saddam Hussein for years before they decided it was imperative to topple his evil regime.

Oh, wait, THAT's 100% real...including pictures of them doing so on state occasions.

...and you know what that means. Unless you are young or don't pay taxes, YOU have a major connection to Saddam Hussein, Marie Thomson. Our tax dollars went over there to support him for years after the Iranians booted our good buddy (and dictator) the Shah. We sold and gave him material for chemical weapons, too--one of the reasons REASONABLE people considered that he MIGHT have them. Guess YOU won't be running for any office with that kind of disreputable past...you should be ashamed. Me, too. (This paragraph starts with actual facts, and wanders off into sarcasm at "Guess", for those who need a hint.)

I think enough people have posted just on here to make the point that no matter how silly a rumor or outright lie is, there are people who have a stake in believing it, propagating it, and covering their eyes and ears when the truth is spoken instead. They are loving the cover, and have no idea it is basically ridiculing them. Not sure who that joke is on, in the long run...IS it "dumbing down" to keep them in mind when printing satirical images. Or, is it a prudent caution...? Sometimes the answer isn't just bl...oh, wait, I'd better not go THERE.

May all Beings enjoy Happiness; May all Beings be free of suffering. (Including dumb beasts, including ignorant humans.)

I would have it just as offensive and been every bit as strident. There is NO excuse for this type of thing. This ISN'T junior high school!

Offensive to terrorists? Are you saying that being drawn as a hateful terrorist is better than being drawn African American? Shows how ignorant and unintelligent you are if that's the case.

This very well could have been viewed as hilarious satire but this was not intended to be and we all see that that's why it has caused an uproar. If it was done tastefully it'd be just like the rest.

I am willing to bet that this is nothing more than Obama's (The Spineless Weather Vane) attempt to get the Mexican-American vote by portraying his wife as a Zapatista fighter.

Obama has dressed up in Muslim Goat Herder Chic before, used to refuse to wear a flag pin and when the heat was on he became "Patriotic."

What can we expect when the quality of the candidates on both sides leaves so much to be desired.

when has something like this EVER happened to McCain? When has he been the victim of racial bigotry? This type of cover is offensive to everyone, to me and to the relatives of the famlies who have lost family members and friends to this war and to 911. I thought as one of the richest countries in the world we would already be past all this racism and hate. Who cares if he's muslim (thousands in this country are muslim!) who cares if he's black! This country was was founded on the premise that all humans are created equal. Does the fact that he is black make him a terrorist? NO!!!!!!!!!

I think Mccain knows all about racial bigotry; he was a pow in Vietnam. Who cares if he's black? I think Obama cares if he is black because judging by past comments he seems to identify more with blacks. People in this country will probably never get past racism, that goes for blacks, whites, and everyone else. Who cares if he's muslim? This country was indeed founded on the premise that all humans are created equal, but Islam was not.

Agreed Steve.

Obama cares...he makes it a point to bring up race when he campaigns. He has brought this upon himself.

"I think Obama cares if he is black because judging by past comments he seems to identify more with blacks."

Really, How? By bluntly speaking out about the huge number of fatherless African-American families?

Why are there fatherless African-American families?

Linda - "This ISN'T junior high school!"

You HAVE to realize that many people, including politicians, never mentally develop beyond the age of 13. Just count yourself lucky that you're a grownup.

Mama376073 -

You honestly thought that we would have grown beyond racism and hate? I live in California, one of the most liberal states in the union, and I'm scared to death to let my neighbors know I'm a Jew. Racism is EVERYWHERE. You said "This country was founded on the premise that all humans are created equal." Go back and take a US history course. Women were certainly not equal, people of color were certainly not equal. Who does that leave? White men. Racism is a long standing tradition in the modern world. Old habits are the hardest ones to break. Racism is no exception.

Chuck1968, to be fair, there are plenty of fatherless white families too. My Ex is a deadbeat dad and he's lily white. Personally, I think Obama should put out a call to ALL fathers to take responsibility, not just to black fathers.

But he is not campaigning for whites... they can take care of themselves. They live the good life as the majority. Yeah, tell that to any white person that ever tries to get any kind of financial aid or any job that has not met their equal hiring status.

"This type of cover is offensive to everyone, to me and to the relatives of the families who have lost family members and friends to this war and to 911."

Let's face it, the tobacco industry kills more people in one year than the 911 attacks did.
We live in fear of the boogieman and yet no other attacks have occurred since the Anthrax scares which allowed our distinguished Congress to pass the Patriot Act unread.

We have given up our liberties and allowed unchecked spending to threaten our country's economy thus making your average American a wage serf. Let us focus on a balanced and equitable distribution of wealth, healthcare reform, universal education and bringing back our valiant troops unharmed. Our national security is jeopardized by the foreign manufacture of generic drugs as well as our perceived dependence on foreign oil. The majority of our oil comes from Latin America and our own soil NOT the Middle East. Europe, Japan, China and India get their oil from the Middle East.

Why is it that the Scandinavian countries have a lower unemployment level than us? The U.S. is broke. We pretend that we are so rich and yet we can not rebuild or recover from disasters. How rich is a country where children go hungry and people have to choose between medicine, heat or food?

Then it should be fair to include a pic of McShame hand on the red button as soon as he forgets what its there for or have his wife with a needle hanging from her arm?

You need to get some therapy this comment leans toward sick !!!

Why Janice? It is trye that she had a drug problem. That is documented. it is true that mcCain forgets. That is documented. it is true that mcCain dumped his sick wife to go out with a hot young rich blonde named Cindy. That is true. So why is that sick but the Obama cartoons are proper?

DE: But do you know what the thousand words are? Blitt's big problem here is that he set out to ridicule the smears that are circulating about Obama, but did it in a way that was too easy to misunderstand as supporting those smears. My husband is in a snit about this, calling it a massive friendly-fire casualty, and I'm afraid he may be right.

Yes the pesky Ross. If not for him Clinton wouldn't have got in the White house and we wouldn't have the mess we are in now.

What mess is that martvol? The situtation in Afghanistan and Iraq is because of Reagan, Bush41 and idiotBush43.

Bush 41 promised help if Iraq citizen would revolt against Saddam. In 95 they started and Mr. Play'n with an Intern botched it. never helped and the revolters got gased. That mess. Thats the moment of truth and your boy blew it.

You are kidding, martvol? You don't remember the Iraqi revolt of 1991 ... they thought Bush would help them and had encouraged them? Nope, sorry, wasn't the US policy to get that involved. Mass executions followed.

Yes it made me sick, it was worse then the the Bay of Pigs...

Lets not forget that the media was going crazy with images of the "highway of death" in 1991 and basically screaming at Bush "enough is enough!"

One more thing, I wonder if Obama found it equally offensive that their was a satirical cartoon on TV - Lil Bush - that made wicked fun of the Bush administration while Bush was still president? What's the difference. Oh yeah I forgot, conservatives and Christians are fair game but the pure as driven snow. sanctimonious liberals can't be touched.

martvol

Bush 41 promised help if Iraq citizen would revolt against Saddam. In 95 they started and Mr. Play'n with an Intern botched it. never helped and the revolters got gased. That mess. Thats the moment of truth and your boy blew it.

You're right ... except it was 1991 and it wasn't an intern, she was a diplomat and lobbyist.
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Bramble,

I totally agree with your comments. This is the most absurd and offensive thing the New Yorker could have done. The media has a responsibility to be fair and objective. This is not satire, I view it as propaganda and playing on the fears of the American people. What a shame! This is another meaningless distraction that will keep us from focusing on the real issues, and people wonder why this country is in the mess that it is in now.

Six weeks ago, I was extremely proud that history was made when Mr. Obama secured the Democratic Nomination. I felt a that together Black, White, Asian, Hispanic whatever the race that together we as Americans could rebuild this country and repair the damage that has been done over the last eight years. Now, I'm not so sure. God help us all! I hope ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and the rest of the media outlets denounce this because this is not funny at all.

So then, Bramble, perhaps you think that "New Yorker" should have self-censored themselves? But, does not the Left believe that self-censorship is wrong? Does not your view violate the rights of all Americans to the First Amendment? Or does the first Amendment only apply to Leftists? Perhaps The Party's Ministry of Truth should have seen it first to decide upon its release? Yes, that would have been Double Plus Good.

Larry and Bramble, thanks so much for your comments. It is very distressing, hurtful and hateful to keep seeing and hearing the brutally negative comments about Senator and Mrs. Obama. What it brings to light for me, is the fact that racism and hatred towards Blacks is very much alive and well in this country and that is truly very very sad. It is my hope that if he is elected he and his family will be safe and that he will be able to bring about the changes that are sorely needed in this country. I am so very glad that I was not raised to view those different from me as inferior. I love you unconditionally; if you hurt me though, I will continue to love you from a distance. I will not hurt you in word or deed. I am shocked at our country and even more shocked at THE NEW YORKER. I will never ever purchase their magazine. I AM TRULY HURTING BEHIND THEIR DECISION TO STOOP SO LOW.

If this was done the President Bush you would have loved it. But it's Obama so it's below the belt. Obama has been getting a free ride from the major news networks, and this makes up for it.

Also, you mention that ignorant voter. What about all the ignorant voters Obama is getting because he is the "Cool" candidate. But have no idea of where he stands on anything.

Bramble,
Your comments about the people of the world being too ignorant to understand satire seem to me to fit right in with the elitist label that has been attached to Obama himself. Comments like this can tell us a good deal about how most liberal thinkers tend to view their fellow man.

(I hope ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and the rest of the media outlets denounce this because this is not funny at all. ) I'm sure they will. I also think that they'll keep on with their continuous satire of the Republican officials, like they've been doing for years. It's a little one-sided when you're the only ones "allowed" to do this. Man, don't let anyone talk about your little "Golden-Boy". If you're going to dish-it, you'll have to be able to take it too. Just like they teach in grade school.

In regards to the "fair and objective" comment:

The NEWS is required to be fair and objective. (Fox obviously isn't) neither is CNN and the New Yorker is a magazine , which you as an american can CHOOSE to buy. It is expresses their point of view the same way the washington post is leftist and washington times is right extreme. It's called free speach. Something that this country is predicated on. You all sound like bush, "my way or the highway" Without opposing viewpoints where would be China? Behind the Iron Curtain? Get real. If it offends you don't buy it. Obviously you are intellegent to understand satire, so take it for what it is. I think its pretty clever, its opened up a debate on the common misconceptions about a pretty confusing candidate if you ask me. He's a better flip flopper than Kerry or Hillary were. Obama preaches a message of change yet does politics as usual the closer the election gets. this is one tech-savvy 20 something who is not sold on his rhetoric. But since mccain is older than chocolate chip cookies i guess i have no choice.

Maybe they should of had a disclaimer at the bottom.

Sick of it29...kid, you may be tech-smart....but based on your conversation, you are hardly tech-savvy. The New Yorker cover is too smug to be representational of anything other than overarching arrogance. The fact that you would with a straight face use the term "flip flopper" is scary. Obama does not do politics as usual, however, he is trying to be inclusive (to all groups) and to think through the issues and be honest. George Bush sent American soldiers to Iraq to die and to this day, has not changed his mind. He must serve as a role model for you. Not sold on Obama's rhetoric?... hey techie, hate to burst your bubble, but all any candidate gets to do in an election campaign is offer up their ideas ...before an election these guys do not have the authority or power to do anything but talk! You have a choice...make it an informed one!

US political candidates have always been subjected to political satire, why should Obama be treated any differently?

The fact that this cover even exists and the fact that this board contains both criticism and support for the cover should offer some proof to the strength of our First Amendment. What could be more AMERICAN than that?

Your all sick people, Obama loves his country and probably one of the best in history, to try and bring america back.
You want the country to DIE, get McCain in, you will all deserve it, then i will have the last laugh, as he has an 85% approval rating here in Europe

Your all sick people, Obama loves his country and probably one of the best in history, to try and bring america back.
You want the country to DIE, get McCain in, you will all deserve it, then i will have the last laugh, as he has an 85% approval rating here in Europe

Sandra, I know you don't read much, but please go check McNutballs attendance as well as his missed votes in the senate, before you type anything else, please.

Jim tell us how McNutty loves his country, because he was in the military, oh please, his daddy and granddaddy were in the military what else was this dummy going to be in life. He was at the bottom of his class, he crashed planes as if they were toys. He wasn't a POW, he was an idiot who crashed another plane in another country and was arrested-he's a jailbird.

Wow, Republicans R Thieves did you learn all that hate from Obama or his wife?

Sandra, I couln't agree with you more. But to add to your comment.
Obama IS a muslim. He was born under a Muslim father and given a
muslim name. According to Sharia Law, you cannot convert away from
Islam. This is an offense that is punishable by death. It is observed all
around the world but actually carried-out in the Middle East. How will
Obama delegate with Muslims, without preconditions mind you, when they see him as a denier and prefer to have him decapitated? I see a
BIG problem with that. Maybe since he sees himself as a celebrity, he
will get a pass........I don't think so. This is also why he stated there were 57 states by
mistake. There are actually 57 Muslim countries around the world. I guess it was a
simple mistake, right?

You sound like a gang leader. You can't get out you can only die out.

Gingersnaps, I suggest you google "Sharia Law" and "conversion". I'm
only telling you about THEIR law, not promoting it. I myself believe that
gangs are for nobodies that cannot act or think on their own. They are
only powerful in numbers, but feeble nothings alone. Sorry for the
misconception. Please don't confuse THEIR law with my beliefs. But fact
is fact. For anyone to say that he is not Muslim is wrong. He is in fact
Muslim by birth. Just like his dual citizenship with Kenya, you cannot
deny yourself out.

Placing your hand over your heart doesn't determine your love for this country. Paying taxes, living a humane and productive life, helping your neighbor and community maintain a happy life is showing love for your country. The country encompasses all of the citizens and respecting them as citizens. That means they are allowed to express their feelings for this country as they see fit. We must still respect them as citizens. Simply abiding by the rules of the bible or God's law is showing love for this country.

I have seen documentaries where KKK members professing their love for this country yet they would readily lynch a black man. What about those who would rather segregate their children by sending them to private schools and fight to the death to avoid paying taxes to make public schools better for those who have no choice but to send their children to public schools( How do you love a country that can't properly educate their children?).

Don't question Obama's love for this country. Especially if you are not a Black citizenYou have no idea what his life has been like nor what he has had to endure. We all know that a black man has to endure little extra in this great country so when they say they love it you know it's got to be true.

WheresReagan2008

I just don't understand how a person can be held to religious beliefs of a father who left him regardless of the laws that has been handed down. Some might say in Christianity that women were put on this earth to serve man. I don't believe this since there are alot of books omitted from the bible, changed, and misinterpreted. If a person say they are one way and led their life accordingly, why can't we take his word for it and not some doctine created back when Moses divided the Red Sea? My religion, I read, do not believe in wearing unnecessary jewelry (meaning jewelry other than a wedding ring). So if a lot of people went to their church and read the bylaws governing, they would be illuminated to all of the laws inacted by the church they are ignorant about.

Tiger1990,
Well that's it isn't it. The common double-standard of our age. You
aren't black, so you cannot criticize a black man, you aren't black
so you cannot call a black person n*ggar, you cannot have a White
Expo or your racist, but you can definitely have a Black Expo and
that's alright. Paying taxes are your civic duty, not to show patriotism.
Living by God's rules is what this country was supposed to be based on,
but now the Liberals are taking everything God out of everything. The
crucial learning years for children is in the elementary school level,
where it is now illegal, in some cases, to say the Pledge. So don't lecture
me on living by the laws of God when I fight to keep His words in schools.
And to end, placing your child into private schools isn't for segregation. It
is for an actual education and college prep.. Have you seen the stat's for
public schools these days. I encourage everyone to get a second job, if
necessary, to get this education for your children. They'll have a better
chance to get to college if you do so.

Gingersnaps,
The laws that you don't agree with are the laws of a archaic race
who only believe their laws and all other "lesser" faiths or laws are
ignored. I don't see how their laws are even observed in the world.
I'm simply stating Obama, by Islamic law is still a Muslim, agree with
it or not. Since I only read the King James 1611 Bible, I to don't agree
with all of the "rewrites" by man. My God gave me specific guidelines
to live by, and I do. Should Obama be able to leave this demonic religion,
yes. But that is not up for me to decide.

Maybe it's hard for us Blacks to understand how Whites feel about Black Expos and Historically Black Colleges and the like. I just know these are institutions created because Whites did not allow us to go to their colleges, churches, clubs, and etc. They are name as such so that Blacks know that this institution has my interest. I didn't go to a Historically Black College because I don't feel that America is one color, but I do agree with their existence. BET is around because mainstream TV have not created shows (other than the Cosby Show and A Different World) where Blacks are regular characters. I could not get into Friends (but I loved 90210 and still watch the reruns). SO what do we do now, because there are latino oriented institutions which are named accordingly. Most minority groups have their own Expos and churches. What about LIFETIME television for women? They wanted to distinguish themself from the White male institution who segregated themselves from the rest of America.

When did Sharia law become the law of THIS land or any of its states? To suggest that other rules apply to Obama (or any one for that matter) because of his father's country of origin or his father's religion completely contradicts everything this country stands for

Each of us gets to choose who we want to be, including the religion we practice, our political beliefs, what we want to be when "we grow up"....

And we are free to change our minds about all these things and choose a new "dream" for ourselves.

THAT is the promise of America.

WheresReagan2008:
You are obviously very confused about why this country was founded or you are full of sh*t. Take your pick.

You said: "Living by God's rules is what this country was supposed to be based on".

This country was founded to give people the right and option to believe in whatever religion they feel is best for them and to guarantee certain liberties. It wasn't founded to indoctrinate our citizens and children into the Christian religion.

If you want education to have religious overtones/influence then schools should teach about ALL religions and faiths, not just Christianity.

You just want this country to follow the rules YOU follow.

Pledging allegiance to a flag or country could be considered a sin in the eyes of God/Jesus.

Jesus never spoke to anyone about God siding with any politics or governments of man.

It's funny how most so called "Christians", act the opposite of Jesus' teachings.

Gingersnaps,
I agree with you totally about the programming for blacks.
I also agree that the Cosby Show was one of the best family
shows in history, for blacks, whites and all races. It was the
message given during it. Me and my family still watch the
reruns. I also dislike the way that the black person is depicted
in TV/movies. They are always thugs, drug dealers, murderers
etc...The only blacks I've ever know were well-educated upstanding
citizens that had heavy activity in their church. So I don't know
personally of the TV/Movie persona. Hold the course, we'll eventually
get there. And about the Expos and such. I agree they are helpful
for anyone. I just don't agree with the segregation that follows them.
One of my white friends was out of a job during one and went to its
job placement seminar just to be mocked and sent away from the
job recruiters. This was entirely different from the message in the
flyers saying "welcome to all". This is my only experience with it and
my opinions are based on that bigotry. How about we start one and
take-off the labels and just call it "Citizens Expo" or something. That
way everyone can benefit.

Desertgirl,
I didn't say that Sharia Law is the law of THIS land. I stated that
it was observed around the world. Read carefully and don't get
ahead of yourself. The point that I was making was that since it
is observed around the world, research by googleing it, it will be
hard for someone who is considered, around the world, to still be
a Muslim to be taken seriously. I feel it's a threat to our country.
If Obama thinks he'll talk to Muslim countries and actually not be
taken into custody to be beheaded, he's gravely mistaken. Again,
the "American Dream" only happens in America. Our freedom of
choosing to convert from Islam to Christianity only is noticed in
America. Again, you can research all of the cases, including Britain,
where conversions were denied due to Sharia Law. All you have to
do is research a little. Just like Republicans are doing with Obama.
Remember, your credentials have to be tight for an IT job, I think
they have to be completely tight for the highest position in the world.

American Lobo,
Yes, sometimes I am full of sh*t, but that is usually when I'm
describing the fish I caught. I have exhausted myself trying to
show Atheists all of the original documents and constitutional
paperwork during the creation of this great country that states
or mentions God, the creator, etc....The point I was making
was that the rules of God, the 10 Commandments are a basis
of moral rooting in our country. That's why they were placed on
a majority of our courthouses in this country. Well, that's until
Liberal Judges decided that we don't need moral foundations and
should just wing-it by taking them down. It doesn't matter if you
are a "believer" or not. You have to agree that the 10 Commandments
are a measure of someone's moral foundation. Should you kill, NO,
should you commit adultery, NO....well unless you're a president that
likes saxophones and cigars....then you're above morals, right? I guess
you think that since you have all of these freedoms in America, you
should also be given the right to kill someone, i.e. abortion if you choose?
This is a direct ascent from moral standards in this country. I hope you
Lib's are happy about your decisions. And saying the Pledge of Allegiance
is not a sin....One nation UNDER God, not ABOVE or EQUAL to Him. Don't
get confused. We are pledging allegiance to the flag, a symbol of a country
that was supposed to be created to serve UNDER GOD and do His bidding.
Or I guess all the the silliness of the "IN GOD WE TRUST" was just a cute
slogan of the time, right?

Please buy a copy for me also, because in a minute you will be burning it to put in your gas tank.

I couldn't have said it better myself. You just saved me alot of typing. lol.

So true, thanks for putting it out here... at least the intellegent readers will be informed.

Jim Johnson

Yours skills of uncovering the truth of things is rather laking. For one, if OPEC can't handle losing the US as a customer they would have caved to Bush in his visit and decided to pump more oil. You fail to recognize the emerging markets for oil of China and India. With in a few years they will out pace the American Consumption requirements of oil and thus simply make our request for more oil irrelevant and useless. Why cave to American demands when I know I can sell the equilavent goods to another country.

As for Policy on gas prices, again another misconception on your part. Do you understand the economic impact the loss of Iraqi oil due to an unwarranted war has had on the Oil markets. Opec has already stated that loss of 5 to 8 million barrels a day has been very hard to make up on their part. The fact that the first 3 years of this excursion, Iraq pumped no oil from its fields. That is 3 years of oil loss, and the elasticity of the market took that long to feel the impact. This excursions has simply pushed the contraints of the Oil market to the limit and it was just a matter of time before it collaped.

Secondly, the collapse of the housing market, again a concept in which Americans believed their house as a investment first and foremost rather than a residence, has lead large firms who used these risky mortgages as a trading commodity on the market to earn a profits on the potential of mortgages being paid off. this has lead to high oil prices as well. The Bush Sr presidency created the loop hole that allows these large firms to trade energy stocks as if they were a commodity for profit, it is known as the Enron Loop hole. The housing market collapse has forced these firms to move into commodities to cover their losses in the housing market. Speculation of loss of supply by stories of disruption, that hasn't occurred by the way, has also driven up the oil prices, not congress.

So as you see Jim, as a person who prescribes to neither party or the rhetoric they spew, I research and learn for myself instead of following what others tell me to do. Their are more than 2 sides to every story, it is up to you to become an informed American learn. Do not follow for the sake of the easy path, carve your own path, it's what this country was founded on.

Not so. There is more oil under Colorado/Utah than in Saudi. It is shale and requires immediate research to make it more affordable. There are also pools in those states with a few rigs (I'm from there). Montana, Dakotas, Wyoming also have huge deposits. Clinton wouldn't sign the energy bill to drill there and on the continental shelves there is much much more!

It is the left keeping us from drilling on some supposed environmental ruse that keeps us oil dependent on terrorists. Could there be a hidden agenda here? Hmmmm.

ANWR is an emergency reserve for military purposes. I personally think it should be left as such since there is so much more that can be drilled while keeping our national reserve.

One more important thing. Most of the oil reserves (huge) in the US are on land that belongs to the USA. That means us, you guys. It is my belief that the oil under these lands belongs to and in the United States just like National Parks belong to all of us.

I PROPOSE THAT THE GOVERNMENT, INSTEAD OF LEASING OUR COMMON LANDS TO THE BIG OIL COMPANIES, CONTRACTS WITH THEM OR SMALLER AND HUNGRIER COMPANIES TO PRODUCE OIL EFFICIENTLY AND WITH ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN MIND JUST FOR US USE! YUP, NO SELLING OUR NATIONAL ASSETS BELONGING TO US CITIZENS TO CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES. RESERVE IT FOR THE US ONLY SO WE ARE ENERGY INDEPENDENT AND NO LONGER PAYING TERRORISTS FOR THEIR OIL.

US Oil for US citizens. Also, I note that Obama keeps saying we shouldn't drill because it won't immediately alleviate the situation. Seven years he says before we would see a drop. Are we that slow and incompetent? Saudi announced last week that they have a new oil field they are starting to work on and it will be producing in 2 years. It takes the Saudi's 2 and us 7 what????

Drill here! Drill now!! Keep US OIL for US Citizens. We collectively own it now!

Get Over It, for Christ sake!!!!

pasmalltowngirl....Are you serious? It is time to let some things go. I still don't see all this maltreatment that Sen. Obama supposedly gave to Sen. Clinton, but I am not going to harp on that. The fact of the matter is, Sen. Clinton lost to the person who campaigned better. It's time to move on.

Please! pasmalltowngirl, Grow the hell up!

The way you carry on, perhaps you think most Americans don't have the good sense to vote ? Give us some credit, will you ? The rest of us may not be as smart as you, but we aren't stupid. The New Yorker, is, and has been, about satire. That's not news. Don't buy it if you don't like it. Last I checked, this was still the land of the free. As for the brave part, Obama's camp needs to quit crying!

Sorry, time for him to reveal who he is, in the open light. That's what you don't like.

Kathy this WAS the land of the free, not anymore, put McCrazy in the house, all this country will be is land. The world hate us, and Iran and every other country is waiting to nuke us, because McStupid like GBash likes to talk out the side of his neck, like a 10yr old.

Kathy - you said: "The way you carry on, perhaps you think most Americans don't have the good sense to vote ? Give us some credit, will you ? The rest of us may not be as smart as you, but we aren't stupid. The New Yorker, is, and has been, about satire. That's not news. Don't buy it if you don't like it. Last I checked, this was still the land of the free. As for the brave part, Obama's camp needs to quit crying!"
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I am relieved that you are a voter who understands that this is satire, and, certainly, please do purchase the New Yorker if you appreciate their cover for this issue. The only point I wished to make is that there are MANY who do not "get it" and who will disseminate and use this cover as "proof" that their internet rumored and often debunked notions about the Obama's IS correct...Please glance at the many replies so far, if you don't believe me.

I believe I read that you would have voted for Hillary because "she has balls" (and for presumably more substantive reasons as well) - I would have, too, had she won the Democratic nomination. She did not and Obama won fair and square - I will support him in the general as I hope you will, too - their positions were never too far apart in any case.

Since you brought Hillary into the discussion, do you honestly believe she and her camp would not have decried a similar "satirical" cover had she been portrayed as the murderer of Vince Foster (another idiotic internet rumor that many still believe)? No? I thought not.

It's not "whining" to defend one's honor and the TRUTH.

Pfffft, you said:
"Sorry, time for him to reveal who he is, in the open light. That's what you don't like."
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Do you honestly believe this is an accurate portrayal of the Obamas? Do you REALLY?
I am incredulous, if so.....

I suspect you have no desire to be proven wrong, and that you would never have considered voting for a Democratic nominee in any case; however, if you decide you would prefer to make your voting decision based on truth and rationality, please check the accuracy of the email forwards you receive from your friends at before you accept any and all negative commentary about Barack Obama and his wife.

It's funny when Keith Olbermann does his nightly hate ranting about Bush and Cheaney.
Or SNL doing their weekly bashing of Republicans then to have Hussein on just to, not bash him, but put him into the limelight. These are all funny, right? A little one-sided though. And please, unlike Democrats do, give the common voter a little credit. Most people are informed about the candidates. Most people don't believe everything they see on TV or read in the NY Times. At least I hope not, because with the Liberal Media, that to is a little one-sided.

Amfh - People who look and read the New Yorker will have their own comments about it. For one thing you cannot prove it is NOT true either. Even if it is purely false, would you rather have the right of freedom of the press to be taken away? I bet you would. What other rights would you like taken away to fulfill your sense of political correctness?
GO MOVE TO SOME OTHER COUNTRY AND STOP CRYING ABOUT MY COUNTRY!!

my question though, as we're spitting venom and calling the leaders of our country, whether we like them or not, is that they are acting "like 10 year olds"...yet in our vast thirst of knowledge and advancement in years which has (in hopes) educated past that 10 year old state of min, we've resorted to name calling...

how interesting

my question though, as we're spitting venom and calling the leaders of our country, whether we like them or not, is that they are acting "like 10 year olds"...yet in our vast thirst of knowledge and advancement in years which has (in hopes) educated past that 10 year old state of min, we've resorted to name calling...

how interesting

Mary, I agree with you that many people do not actually read about the candidates and believe whatever lies are posted about them. My friend to this day keeps bringing up the fact that since Obama is a Muslim, she wouldn't vote for him. There are many problems with this. To name a few:

I would NEVER vote for a person based on their religious beliefs. I am an athiest but I respect everyone's right to practice whatever religion they so choose.

Obama is NOT a muslim. To say he is a muslim because his father was would be like me saying I'm a Catholic because my parents were. Regardless of what others posted about Shari'a law and all that, if you do not CHOOSE to practice a religion, you are not OF that religion.

On the other hand, if we let our politicians tell us what we can print about them (satirically or otherwise) we will be giving up a basic American freedom. This is the freedom of press and speech. It is absolutely in Obama's rights to be offended by this cartoon, but it was completely in the New Yorker's rights to print it and they shouldn't feel sorry about it. As soon as we start allowing the government to censor our press (and I'm not talking about matters of National Security), we have already lost.

I am what is probably considered an oxymoron; I am an athiest Republican. I don't let religious beliefs decide where I stand politically, but others do and I respect that and even understand it.

Now, Mary, back to what you posted...You say that there are many people out there who don't read about the candidates or what they stand for, so tell me, why are you so worried about this cartoon? If you honestly believe most people out there don't research their candidates, what makes you think they will even know about this magazine. If they don't read, they don't read, and that (I would imagine) includes satirical cartoons.

The people who are so set in their ways as to take this picture at word value, would probably have continued to believe it no matter the proof against it so where's the harm? It is what it is. It is a satire. It makes fun of these people (whether they know it or not).

" If you honestly believe most people out there don't research their candidates, what makes you think they will even know about this magazine. If they don't read, they don't read, and that (I would imagine) includes satirical cartoons. "

They will know about it because the cover is now splashed on the front page of every news website and newspaper. All you need to do is look at the ignorant comments on this one forum to know that there are plenty of uninformed people out there who have seen this cover.

"The people who are so set in their ways as to take this picture at word value, would probably have continued to believe it no matter the proof against it so where's the harm? It is what it is. It is a satire. It makes fun of these people (whether they know it or not). "

The harm is that those people now think that the New Yorker, a magazine in the legitimate press, is endorsing and validating their ignorant views.

I hope that you sometimes think before you talk, but I doubt it.

No one can take us down except ourselves.

Don't worry Shelli, McStupid keep writing checks the US can't cash, we will find ourselves under gravel.

Obama is an American. What's wrong with the Koran? If he was "raised on" it, even though, his mother did not raise him on any religion, he chose to become a Christian, it just shows that he has a broader world view than many of the small-minded people we continue to elect.

Jim, you're correct. Why do you think that Obama has not
accepted any town hall sessions with McCain? Because he
cannot think on his own! You're right when he can only read
from teleprompters. He would crumble in front of America
if he was asked a question from a typical American because
he wouldn't have anyone there to give him the answer. He's
a fraud, I'm sorry, he's a professional politician.

He has been groomed to be elected president, and take over this country, or at least bring it to it's knees. Whomever votes for this piece of trash is abbetting terrorism. DON'T DO IT!!!

David M-375690

Every White male American has been groomed by birth to be the President of the United States. NO woman, black, asian, etc other than White male has been President from the beginning of America. So stop your fear mongering. Wakeup from the nightmare you are causing yourself. Freddy is dead.

Obama will "run circles" around McSame in a town hall style open debate.

Obama is more intelligent than Bush Sr./Jr. and Mcsame. And his memory isn't failing him.(like McSame)

It's really not fair for Barack have a battle of intelligence with an unarmed person(McSame).

It's obvious Obama has to play the political game to get elected but so do ALL Presidential candidates.

Barack really wasn't prepared for all the bashing and propaganda the Neocons and rightwingers unleashed. He's had to learn how to fight fire with fire and do what he must to become President. I respect him for that. He listens better and learns quicker than McSame ever will.

Is Obama an American or an African? He cannot be both. That "Politicaly correct" term is not correct! If its correct, then am I a German-Italian-French-American? NO! I am an American...Period. We (whites,blacks,yellows,oranges,and greens) need to stop difining ourself by the color of our skin. It's racist both ways. Take that question off applications for employment and simply ask if you are a citizen of the United States of America. We are one, E Plurabus Unum. From many, one. We need to stop trying to divid ourselves into groups against each other.

Let's not get into this. For years, African Americans were denied their rights as "American" citizens. By claiming our lineage, we are not denying that we are American; however, we recgonize where we came from. Get over it. It's as simple as that. I don't see how my pride in all that I am should be of any concern to you.

I think G barret needs to get over it. Women were denied there rights too. And slavery ended many many years ago. WHen you bring up race now and base it on the distant past, you just make it worse for yourself and others like you.

The irony to the term "African American" is that most can't even trace their roots back to the mother country (coupled with the fact that since all life began in the African region...we are all theoretically "African American").

That said though, as my Grandfather on my mothers side came here from Mexico (legally, don't freak out), his parents both from Spain, and my father's father's parents both from Scotland (I hold the lineage as well as the ship registrar that shows their signing into the docks in NYC), I guess that "could" in theory allow me to rise up and say, call me Scottish-Spanish-Mexican American...after all, I can directly trace my roots within three generations back to my "nations of origin". How many advocates of the 'AA' term do that?

Instead, I'm AMERICAN. Period! Stop forcing segregation down my throat. I didn't have slaves, didn't want slaves, and grew up in and around the DC area so I've grown up with mostly black friends (that would prefer to just be known as AMERICAN by birth, black by color...I know...I've asked what some have thought of all this crap).

...get over it guys, it's not a big deal.

G. Barett, were you born in Africa, or ever even visited? I say this
because, regardless how your race ended-up in America, you are
now blessed. What the English man did, buying African slaves from
African slave traders, was a bad thing. That was a long time ago. I
don't hold a grudge over what the Persians did to the Athenians by
saying I'm a Athen-American. Why would you do the same? If you
remember, all that come to this country SHOULD assimilate. All that
are born here should be proud to simply call themselves solely Amercians.
This divisive "Label" you put on yourselves IS what's dividing you. You
cannot use the "white folks" as an excuse any longer. Unless you
consider only getting $30 million in a signing bonus for a major league
team instead of $35 million "holding you down". Stop denying that you
still have no right to succeed in this country. I suggest to be proud in
your country of origin, birth place not mental origin, or actually go to
Africa to see the starvation and genocide going on there daily. Then
you'll get a better appreciation for the country you place after the hyphen.

It also shows what sheep people are - that they can so easily be swayed with inaccurate and inflammatory info. That they are intellectually lazy and don't do research. The dumber they are the more angry they appear. Kinda like Marie Thomson...now there's a real piece of gop work for ya'!

Let me respond to all this...whatever it is. I am not harping on the past. I am stating that there is nothing wrong with me choosing to link myself with my lost heritage by identifying myself as an African American. It does not take away from the fact that I was born in America, but it does note my pride in where my ancestors came from. It is not holding on to the past. I bring up the point that blacks were denied "American" rights because for a long time we were not allowed to be considered Americans...I'm not only referring to slavery, I am talking about only 40 years ago in the Jim Crow south. That's not that long ago, and you can't simply wipe that out of the minds of many who endured the suffering associated with that time. So, for many of us to say we are African American, we are simply embracing the past and the present. Paying homage from where we originated and accepting where we currently are.

No one is using anything as an excuse. It is a fact that I am proud of who I am and the strength of my ancestors who helped build this country.
Once again, my definition of my race, has no implication on anyone else, so why is it your issue?

I think Blacks were tired of being called N*ggar, monkeys, coons, jiggaboo, negro, etc...etc... Alot of Whites are complaining of institutions that were put in place during segregation, jim crow laws, and even slavery. So when employees stop asking me to list my color on job applications I will drop African. Historically Black Colleges were formed because Whites wouldn't let us in their schools. NAACP was formed to attack the enjustices implemented by Jim Crow laws and other White institutions. Black churches were created because Blacks became tired of sitting in the balcony. So yes, maybe we havent set foot in Africa, but the only history we was allowed to know is that we were bought from Africa and sold in America. Everyone who is tired of the phrase African American need to get into their time machine and tell their forefathers that EVERYONE is human and American. Also, let them know that EVERYONE has the right to learn, vote, and own property. Also, let them know that segregation is wrong. Then come back to 2008, and maybe things will be different.

Obama is an AMERICAN of caucasian/black(African) descent.

What you're describing is "entitlement"

Your all sick people, Obama loves his country and probably one of the best in history, to try and bring america back.
You want the country to DIE, get McCain in, you will all deserve it, then i will have the last laugh, as he has an 85% approval rating here in Europe

He is not running in Europe, or is he?

Kathy you posting like you haven't had a man in a decade, get over the Hillary drama. What grown man jokes about killing people and this is who you want as your next president. An ignorant, OLD, diaper wearing, cheating on his wife with a crack head, man who thinks the military is there as his goons.

I have never seen such a crybaby running for ANY office !!

Next time, I suggest you actually read the article. If you had, you would see that it says that his camp denounced the article, but Sen. Obama had no comment...

Hey thief! I haven't read one post from you that didn't come directly out of your liberal, socialist, elitist, racist, ignorant, hypocritical TOILET! Is this what you do for fun? Is this how you show the true colors of liberal compassion and tolerance?

G. Barrett - obama had no comment b/c is a typical liberal...weak!

"Next time, I suggest you actually read the article. If you had, you would see that it says that his camp denounced the article, but Sen. Obama had no comment..."

Because he had locked himself in his room and was busy having a good cry.

have never seen such a crybaby running for ANY office !! He needs to get over his 'treat me with kid gloves' attitude. I am about tired of his crying & suffering !! The man is about to become his own worst enemy.

You very aptly described mccain here - remember the hissy he threw when he tried to twist Gen Clarks statement. There's more of a premadona problem with mccain- whenever he doesn't or can't answer questions - which is becoming more frequent these days - he resorts to old viet nam - just like rudy did with 9/11. For a tough old soldier he sure has thin skin. It makes me wonder...what is mccain hiding? He's only released portions of his medical and military records - he's hiding something, and has a real hard time addressing issues. His reaction last week to the viagra/birth control issue was disgraceful. He's gotten kid glove treatment, and I hope it ends because it's not deserved. Being a pow doesn't give you license to lie.

I hope you felt the same about Hillary and sexism.

Exactly what response would any person depicted on this cover say, I support it. You are about the dumbest ass group of people to be able to type a letter and form a thought.

This country is going to hell!!! we are the laughing stock of the world. After hundreds of years, yes the end of slavery and equal rights, you still comment on how people term or call themselves.

Look on an application - see what terms are requested for race. They don't say American. They say white or Caucasian, black or African American and then continue to break down in races.

Send your message to the country and have everyone select other. IF not pick up a damn book and educate yourselves. If you are raising children, send them to foster care, give them a chance to get out of your racists homes.

Wow...so Obama chooses not to comment on a silly cartoon and he is a crybaby. When Mccain whines and throws hissy fits, he is a man? We really need help in thos country folks.

Again, read the article. His camp denounced it and so did McCain's camp...

"Again, read the article. His camp denounced it and so did McCain's camp..."

Which had nothing at all to do with the original posting, but maybe your view was obstructed by your face's proximity to Obama's backside.

Yes it does. Maybe you should re-read the post. Saying that they are cry babies is ridiculous and childish and so is your comment about my face in proximity to Obama's backside. Obvious point, that wisdom, age, and maturity do not necessarily coincide.

Actually, James is probably right. For that matter, I "pay attention" and have a degree, but would not have picked up that mag either.
The cover is stupid - save it for Mad Magazine. I've seen some pretty insulting cartoons of ol' George. I just wish they'd leave the ladies out of it. Like last week's announcement of that trashy fiction book that lifted some details out of Laura Bush's life to "spice it up". Eww.
Having Michelle look like Angela Davis is kinda funny, after the flap last week with Jesse Jackson, sort of generational humor I guess. But, now I want to see a cover with McCain dressed up in a kilt - maybe like Scrooge McDuck, and his wife's facelift so tight that she looks like a duck, or some such nonsense. Or not. Maybe they could just take the high road from now on. Ha ha. Sure they will.

notAmerica - why do liberals always resort to name calling? Once again no substance from a liberal poster!!!

Laura Bush is a schoolteacher, and dedicated to literacy. Oh well, can't please everyone. God forbid anyone promote education in this country. (I'm a little bitter that Cali is #46 in the nation on money spent on kids.)

Or....standing over a liberal, whose head is in the guillotine, with his hand on the lever!

LOL. If martial problems are the only things Americans have to worry about in their president then that's a relief. I much rather have someone that will defend our country than someone who wants to take away our rights and let us live here like sitting ducks to the terrorists.