The New Yorker cover.
I think a lot of people who object to the image do so because they think there are a lot of Americans who won't understand that the image is satire. Or that what the image is getting at is the many lies and misconceptions that are coming up about the Obamas now. To these people, I say, yes. It is definitely going to be seen as proof or a reassertion of these lies by some people.
But. People already believe that. It wasn't the New Yorker who put that idea out there. They're just pointing it out and now we have the opportunity to talk about it and hopefully spread some knowledge. I doubt that'll happen, but hopefully, right? But at least, it's out there now in front of everyone.
And if we can talk about race in this country without getting upset and talking about hurt feelings, or just being completely idiotic, maybe we can make this country a little better. Maybe.
Also, I know some are worried that a lot of people (often referred to as "rural", which is a whole other issue) won't get that it's satire...well. You know, we can't just pander to the stupid people of this country for the rest of our lives. We've done that for far too long and it hasn't helped us one damned bit.
I think a lot of people who object to the image do so because they think there are a lot of Americans who won't understand that the image is satire. Or that what the image is getting at is the many lies and misconceptions that are coming up about the Obamas now. To these people, I say, yes. It is definitely going to be seen as proof or a reassertion of these lies by some people.
But. People already believe that. It wasn't the New Yorker who put that idea out there. They're just pointing it out and now we have the opportunity to talk about it and hopefully spread some knowledge. I doubt that'll happen, but hopefully, right? But at least, it's out there now in front of everyone.
And if we can talk about race in this country without getting upset and talking about hurt feelings, or just being completely idiotic, maybe we can make this country a little better. Maybe.
Also, I know some are worried that a lot of people (often referred to as "rural", which is a whole other issue) won't get that it's satire...well. You know, we can't just pander to the stupid people of this country for the rest of our lives. We've done that for far too long and it hasn't helped us one damned bit.
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