The New York Times The first inside page of the New York Times is always a strange view of the world. They always have a full-page glamourous fashion ad. Right next to the third-world persecution story. “Wow, in South America political prisoners are being dragged through the streets by their feet, … and I see Saks is having a sale.” “Actually, that would be a nice outfit for a beating. Those would be great loafers for fleeing oppression. They make a statement and they’re comfortable to run in.”