If you were one of those who thought the Right couldn’t possibly look at the New Yorker cover and see it as an accurate or even semi-accurate representation of the Obamas, I give you G. Gordon Liddy:
“I don’t suppose you’ve, by any chance, have seen the cover of the latest issue of the New Yorker magazine, which is, you know, a huge thing. It’s got Obama in his Muslim dress with a turban, and he’s there with his wife. His wife has a “mad at the world” afro, circa 1968, she — she’s got bandoliers and an assault weapon, and there in their fireplace is burning the American flag. The New Yorker finally got it right.”
When the cover came out, I was largely dismissive of the controversy. America needs to get a sense of humor. But I’m changing my position. G. Gordon Liddy knows the cover is satirical, knows it is hyperbole, even knows it is intended to make fun of people like him. But that isn’t going to stop him and those like him from using it as anti-Obama propaganda.
Do these people make a mockery of themselves? Of course. Do they vote? Absolutely.
