With FRIENDS like these... Who needs ENEMIES?

The right-wing perception being created by conservatives? How about the perceptions being created by his associations, the things he and his wife says, the things in his book, and all of the rest of it. They may try to blame it all on conservatives, however they would be wise to look to Obama himself as to the source of the perceptions. I think the image is right on the mark, and I think it says a lot.

Well i can say, its just a picture, but i can also say a picture speaks a thousand words. So i actually donno what to say. Whoever wants to take it seriously would, and whoever wouldnt wont. I mean i have seen sveral pictures just like this one about several polititians, so whats the fuss all about with this one?

Hello Red, Your discussion title sums it up perfectly! If this election cycle hasn't reminded us all about that pesky little lesson that our parents most likely tried to instill -- 'choose your friends wisely to avoid guilt by association', then this magazine cover sure hammers the message home! Whether intended, or not. Aside from the very poor taste behind the cover art, I'm troubled by the portrait hanging over the fireplace in the Oval Office. I certainly hope that's not supposed to be an image of Muhammed. If so, "The New Yorker" may find itself facing the same kind of insane overreaction as did the Danish cartoon of Muhammed with an explosive device in his turban -- since it's allegedly sacrilege to have or create an image of Muhammed. I dunno', maybe it's supposed to be Muqtada as-Sadr. Either way, it's the portrait that strikes me as the most incendiary aspect of this cover art I'd have to sum this up as really boneheaded. When someone walks into my dentist's office, they will see many framed New Yorker covers. My dentist is among the many who collect New Yorker cover art for their collectable value. So, what's it going to say to someone 20 years from now if they walk into an office somewhere and see this image framed & hanging on a wall? Yup, really boneheaded!

This is reminiscent of the propaganda cartoons that existed throughout the first and second World Wars! (And pretty much throughout the early to mid part of the 1900's really). In my opinion it is nothing more than a tongue in cheek parody at best and I personally have no issues with it at all. If it were to show Obama (or anyone else for that manner) killing a child or procreating with an animal or something offensive of any nature then that is a different story altogether! And from the McCain angle; I am sure that he and his entourage have personally had a bit of a giggle about it and now it is his time to condemn the same so he may protect his own a@@ from something similar coming out with HIM as the centrepiece! Humour comes in many forms and as long as it is not morally, ethically or theologically reprehensible or offensive then I will either see it as funny or think nothing more on it. The Obama cartoon I do not find particularly amusing myself; but the subject matter itself is also not really of any major importance to me either. And as for the NEW YORKER? Way to sell some papers guys! Champion effort!

I think it's hilarious... It's obvious the New Yorker loves Obama; five minutes perusing their rag tells you they think he's the best thing since sliced bread and he's gonna be the 2nd Coming. Seriously. So this has to be an embarrassment to them. Personally, I love it. The irony is just too delicious. Can I have a second helping? ;)

Wow, this will really do the trick! The thing that the New Yorker knows is that people buy the mags based on cover photo's and this one is gonna sell like a wild fire. I think that whatever the article is actually about will be lost. Most wont even read it, they will take the picture and sum it up from there. Well New Yorker if you are pro Obama, I guess you are Pro Sales much more.

I LOVE IT!! I think it depicts how a lot of people feel (and fear) about him, his campaign, and possible future as President!! I think it's creative and brilliant, but also self explanatory. I read a small news article clip of this just this morning and had a good laugh. But to actually get to see what the picture looks like, I'm rolling on the floor with laughter now!! It's wonderful!!

This just goes to show everyone that a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while. The New Yorker was just tried of being wrong on everything, and they just wanted to say that atlest one time they got it right. Do not worry folk the next issue they will go back to screwing things up. Who reads the New Yorker anyway? Only elitist and pseudoelitist would read such a publication. McCain find it outrageous well what I find outrageous is him always sticking up for Hussein. He has no problem throwing his own supporter under the bus, on the behalf of Hussein. He has defended Hussein so much you might think he is campaigning for the Hussein's VP slot.

I have already heard about this and responded on another discussion. This person thought that Obama should sue the New Yorker. I feel this cover is very tasteless but not lawsuit worthy. I think it is funny in a sick kind of way that all of these people that are "helping" Obama are doing the opposite. Rev Wright, his wife, the New Yorker! lmao. Like you said, "who needs enemies"!

I was really appalled when I saw this and I can understand why the Obama camp was upset. I know that the New Yorker magazine has always used a lot of satire and like to do it on the covers especially. You are right because this just adds to the fact that so many people do not know the truth about him. How many times are we going to see him pictured in a turban which makes so many think he is Muslim when he is not.I agree his "friends" have not done him any favors here.

I am unsure of the New Yorkers motives except maybe for the sake of increased exposure due to controversy. I think it is in very poor taste. I think it perpetuates fear, hatred and stereotypes.

that is so unbelievably hilarious. who could have imagined they'd do something like that. it will be interesting to see how this developes.

I agree with all you are saying there, and I think that people that believes in reporters of any newspaper, tv, magazines, etc as being their friends is completely out of reality. The only thing they think is how to make a profit by putting someone's down.

dude i dont know what to think about this its kinda confusing