Reaction to critics of Obama cover
A review of The New Yorker, October 1, 2008
Submitted by: avid reader

Though I had let my subscription lapse and therefore didn't receive the NYorker with the Obama cover, I saw a bit of the controversy surrounding it.  Unless I'm entirely mistaken about The New Yorker, this was not a satire at all of Obama, but rather a satire of the stupidy of those who continue to believe the false information about him.  This is the magazine's jab at those who continue to spread or believe the misinformation about Obama. I can't understand why the media missed this (maybe I just didn't watch the inane newsfest about it long enough). I have subscribed to this magazine for years, and even though I haven't read it for several months, anyone who reads it knows that the editors are liberal and most likely love Obama.  Though I'm an Independent and frequently get irritated by just how liberal TNY can be, the writing is fabulous and the info is soooo much better than anything we see on TV or get in the Time, etc.  Everyone would do well to read this mag.  (BTW, I still haven't decided who will get my vote in Nov., but misinformation drives me crazy! ) I'm actually on this site today to renew my subscription because I miss it so much.

This is the best thinking person's magazine
A review of The New Yorker, September 9, 2008
Submitted by: NancySu from Pacific, WA

After a year's break from your magazine, I signed on again, missing you terribly, but just seeming to be too occupied to continue the love affair that began when I was 17 or 18.  Now that I am retired, however, and have more time to spend with you, I find myself falling in love all over again, in part because I am not having to pick and choose out of you but instead being able to just soak in every article, murmur, cartoon, and letter to the editor.  

I only have one reservation, but, as you know, this is not a "new issue" between us, and this has to do with your theme issues.  Occasionally you have a theme that really interests me, and I can sit with you day and night till we're done, but these times don't make up for the theme issues that don't.  And even when you have a theme issue like the big fiction ones, I'd really prefer not to have a tome of nothing whatsoever but fiction, but instead have a diversity of topics.  I would really like to see you take a reader poll on this subject because I very much suspect that I am not alone.  Even people who would turn to Steve Martin first are perhaps not thrilled to receive a thick pad of nothing else but yuks, especially, yuks from the past.

My Favorite Magazine
A review of The New Yorker, September 9, 2008
Submitted by: Deb Henry from SLC, UT

I love this paper!!  Anyone who reads it on a regular basis knew the Obama cover was a good satire.  What's with all the insane people posting reviews here of that one cover?!?  This is not the place for it. 

I love the New Yorker cartoons, the articles, and the summary of current events from NYC (even though i no longer live there). Anyone can pick this magazine up and read it. Sometimes I read it front to back and sometimes I only read one article. It depends on what you like. An awesome paper to keep in your bag to help pass the time. Very worth the price. Long articles.

The New Yorker is the best magazine
A review of The New Yorker, August 26, 2008
Submitted by: eli from Fort Meade, MD

The New Yorker speaks the truth about Obama.  Finally.  Thank you.

"True To Form"
A review of The New Yorker, July 22, 2008
Submitted by: Footloose from IN

The July 21st Issue truely represents our freedom of the press by its cover. It also represents the actual feelings of millions of USA loving Americans, that of which are appalled to see this person representing America, let alone vying for the presidency! Obama was born Muslim and, by their own rule, the only way to no longer be a muslim is to die. Heaven help us, we have forgotten right from wrong.