I find Romney "relief efforts" revolting.

[Squinch]

Last edited Tue Oct 30, 2012, 02:48 PM - Edit history (1)

He's collecting canned food at a campaign rally. This is disgusting.

First of all, those of us in harm's way don't need canned food. The Red Cross doesn't want it either. Their guidelines include the following: "Unfortunately, due to logistical constraints the Red Cross does not accept or solicit individual donations or collections of items. Items such as collected food, used clothing and shoes must be sorted, cleaned, repackaged and transported which impedes the valuable resources of money, time, and personnel." DID HE EVEN CHECK WHAT WAS NEEDED? DID HE EVEN ASK THE PEOPLE ON THE GROUND HOW HE COULD BEST HELP? BECAUSE THIS ISN'T IT!!!

His continuing to campaign during this, in whatever lame guise he uses, is craven. He's using the misfortune of others to press his advantage.

We have BIG problems here. An entire mass transit system is derailed. People need to be rescued from flood waters. Children can't get to school. The stock exchange can't function.

We need GOVERNMENT. We need FEMA. We need union police and firefighters. We need a President like the one we have: one who is working himself haggard to make sure we are covered.

WE DON'T NEED A GOD DAMNED CAN OF PEAS!

[justiceischeap]

1. Okay, so no peas... how bout cream of corn?

I know it's not funny but the absolute tone-deafness of how the Mittens camp is trying to stay relevant is so sad, you gotta laugh.

[Squinch]

7. Mad as I am, that did make me smile.

[Sandy one]

69. OOPS!

Romney on Sandy:

"What’s the problem? My house is flooded and totally destroyed. Who really needs FEMA?.I don't. Ryan voted to cut it's funding 7 times. He must know something! Heck, I’ll just buy another one or two replacement houses” “I don’t understand, I just don’t get it. Why can’t you just ask your father to do that for you?” By the way send a can of food to the Red Cross.

[OKNancy]

2. A-friggin'-men

[Schema Thing]

3. :said in my best English urchin voice:

"here sir, would you like me peas, Mr. Squinch?"

[Zambero]

4. All he needs is an apron and a can of Ajax

Bring me over one of those pre-washed serving tubs. Good, good. Is this how I hold a scrub brush? Fine. Now just ask me to say "cheese", since I can't wait to high tail it out of here!

[Squinch]

5. It's exactly the same. A pretense of empathy used solely for his own personal advantage.

Seriously. I'm seething over this.

[Hissyspit]

52. @maddow: RT @mitchellreports: Red Cross tells us grateful for Romney donation but prefer people send

@maddow: RT @mitchellreports: Red Cross tells us grateful for Romney donation but prefer people send money or donate blood dont collect goods NOT best way to help #Sandy

[Javaman]

72. It reminds me of when Mr. Burns lost his fortune and had to go shopping for himself...

"Look, I'm shopping!"

[AlbertCat]

75. To the Manor Born

"To the Manor Born" was a British comedy I saw years ago on PBS of course...

Anyway, Lady "whatever her name was" is reduced to going to the grocery store herself. She stands in the aisle for way too long ... "Well, if no one is going to wait on me, I'll just have to help myself!".

[nobodyspecial]

6. So, they are collecting items that CAN'T even be donated?!?!

How freaking clueless. I hope this is pointed out in any coverage he may receive.

[GoCubsGo]

9. One would think that a former governor would have a clue about this.

Dealing with disasters is part of that job. And, so is knowing what goes on with disaster relief. I can see why the people of MA want nothing to do with this clueless phoney.

[renate]

11. exactly!

He's not just a President-wanna-be, he's been through this before (and didn't get good grades then, either) in Massachusetts. This is either showboating or craven ignorance. Or both.

[Squinch]

13. Gaaaaaah! I hadn't even thought of that. That makes it even worse!

[Mariana]

16. Oh, he knows.

He figures the people whose votes he's soliciting don't know, and he can fake them out. He's a phony, all right.

[PatSeg]

59. Exactly

He is just campaigning, trying to look compassionate. Wonder how many donations will just end up in the garbage.

[smirkymonkey]

68. His false attempts at compassion makes me absolute sick. It's so obvious he doesn't give a shit

about anybody but himself. I can't believe what a blatent opportunist he is. God, I just want him to go away forever!

I hope after Novermber 5th we will never have to hear his name again

[Javaman]

73. It's like the old saying about leading a horse to water, only in this case...

you can teach a robot compassion but in the end it, it still won't understand why.

[freshwest]

60. +1. It's a dog whistle against government. He knows it won't help. Disgusting man.

[City of Mills]

79. He was in full disaster mode as Governor in 2006 -

Making an appearance on GMA while the state flooded.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Flood_of_May_2006#Massachusetts

[TahitiNut]

50. The MittWit betrays his TOTAL inexperience dealing with such disasters.

As Governor of Massachusetts, he was ABSENT during state emergencies... delegating such "distasteful" work to underlings. He's a fucking FRAUD. Too damned stupid to even fake it ... like his Ayn Randian Junior Liar, Ryan. It's a DISGRACE that we, as a nation, have such an appallingly corrupt and dishonest candidate for the Presidency.

[oldbanjo]

53. How could anyone have Veted them.

Romney should be in jail for the money he has in an IRA 100 million dollars, how can that be legal.

[xtraxritical]

56. I see that Ryan's not volunteering at any N.Y. or N.J. soup kitchens.

[LynneSin]

84. It can be donated but who knows when the people hit worse by Sandy would get it

which is why it's better to just donated the canned goods to a local food bank. They probably could really use the food and they aren't overwhelmed in such a way that items donated could be processed quickly.

[Blue Meany]

8. Romney is a master at lying but he just can't fake caring...n/t

[2theleft]

10. Hmmm...maybe they should take the food donated

to the soup kitchen that's Ryan's little stunt caused to lose money...

Maybe he could volunteer his private jet to fly in some backup first responders, search and rescue teams, etc. Wouldn't that be more useful?? Not gonna happen though, because that would mean he might have to travel on a commercial flight. Oh, the horrors!!

[jmowreader]

23. A private jet wouldn't be so good

On the other hand, if he'd take some of his ill-gotten gains and lease a few Chinook helicopters from Louisiana oil companies, that would be appreciated.

[ecstatic]

12. Canned food and ugly teabagger tees

[HopeHoops]

14. Can of pee? Oh, you mean "Trickle down" - that's all rMoney's got.

[Amonester]

43. Yep. "Trickle down" that only Trickles UP in reality.

(It's what the " " meant to say in your reply's headline.)

[HopeHoops]

66. Fuck no. Trickle-down works just fine. I got pissed on.

[OldHippieChick]

15. He said they were going to load it all on a truck

and deliver to the Red Cross. Really? They obviously did not check w/ the Red Cross first. He's so used to being the boss and making the decisions, he assumed whatever he did would be accepted. Why doesn't he just write a big check - or are there too few Mormons on the east coast?

[MineralMan]

17. It reminds me of that scene in "Clueless"

Where the Cher character brings a pair of skis to the gym to donate to the "Pismo Beach Disaster" relief effort. But she had an excuse; she was a silly teenage girl. What's Romney's excuse for being "Clueless."

[mil_5529dem]

18. everything about that man is revolting

Typical of the GOP

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

19. Oo! Oo! Look at me! Look at me!

LOOK AT WHEN WHEN I TALK YOU YOU, YOU GODDAMNED PEASANT!!!

[Chorophyll]

20. I agree. Rmoney can shove it.

Shameless egomaniac that he is.

[kentuck]

21. Conservatives believe churches and charities are better than government to handle disasters

They truly believe that.

In some cases they may be right. But history teaches us that in dire times, they are not capable of handling real disasters. Just as when people were standing on the streets selling pencils and apples during the Great Depression. The Church did not offer them a job or a way to be independent on his own. All they offered was a handout. Roosevelt offered them a job with the CCC or the WPA. They worked for what they got. They were government programs. When the need is greatest is when we need government.

[lumpy]

45. Excellent point, Kentuck.

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[Dustlawyer]

49. The churches were asking for help during Rita and Ike, give me a break!

[laruemtt]

22. i don't know if there's ever been

a more clueless human being (if that's what he is.......)

[Cal Carpenter]

24. This is his big moment

This cracks me up. I am amazed (albeit not surprised) that his campaign people didn't vet this idea before doing it.

This was his chance to do *something* that looked good for his campaign and he totally fucked it up.

It's sad and hilarious and shows how clueless he is.

[Voice for Peace]

25. That's the first time I've heard Romney described as a Can of Peas but it SUITS HIM PERFECTLY!!!!

"We need GOVERNMENT. We need FEMA. We need a President like the one we have: one who is working himself haggard to make sure we are covered.

WE DON'T NEED A GOD DAMNED CAN OF PEAS!"



http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-frog-peas.htm
Dead Frog Found in Can of Kroger Peas
Netlore Archive: Irate consumer complains in forwarded
email about finding a tiny dead frog inside a can of Kroger
peas. Photos attached!

[NICO9000]

40. Who's more revolting?

RMoney or the poor baby frog in the canned peas?

Mittens wins hands-down!

[Jim__]

26. I find Romney revolting. - n/t

[Faygo Kid]

27. Powerfully and well said.

We DO need government at times like these.

[LibDemAlways]

28. All you have to do is look at how the R's screwed up

the response to Katrina to know that they are clueless when it comes to handling natural disasters. It isn't in them to use the resources of the federal government to help people. They'd rather do photo ops for their personal benefit.

If Rmoney was a decent human being (which he isn't) he'd suspend his campaign, laud Obama for his efforts, and shut the hell up.

[calimary]

29. Note, too, that the ONE thing he could donate that WOULD help - is not there.

Money. The Red Cross needs lots of THAT. And blood donations. They don't need canned food, they don't need clothes, both of which mean massive extra work, transporting, cleaning, packaging. This was just showboating for baldfaced political gain. I'm sure he had LOTS of cameras there, too.

[libdem4life]

30. Yes, and we all wish him well in his continued private venture of unemployment...

sitting at home or homes, currently would suggest one of them on the West Coast, learning how to be a grandpa and having to listen to grandma all day long. And get used to the word "Loser".

[flpoljunkie]

31. This photo from Jonathan Karl really captures the spirit of Romney's event...

Jonathan Karl@jonkarl

Romney's event it in Kettering Ohio: This photo says it all -- "Obama: You're Fired and here's some canned goods"


http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/10/mitt-romney-sandy-relief-politics.php?ref=fpa

[Amonester]

48. If these two clueless were to 'win' it, they'd fully deserve everything bad...

that *would* happen to come their way forever after.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

32. Well stated! K&R.... nt

[dolphinsrule]

33. Willard the fraud

Everything about him is fake. He lies, smiles and charms everyone.
Total pos scumbag.

[CindyinIndy]

34. Why is the MSM not reporting Romney's involvement

in the deadly meningitis virus outbreak? Romney's deregulation of these "pharmacies" in 2004 while governor of MA virtually stopped all inspections of these "pharmacies".

[Fire Walk With Me]

35. Perhaps Ryan can grab another soup kitchen photo-op

again, after everyone has gone home.

[pinto]

36. "... impedes the valuable resources of money, time, and personnel."

The Red Cross couldn't be clearer. Romney apparently is interested in a photo op, no more nor less.

[graywarrior]

37. Where's that adult Anne was talking about?

Willard is such an imbecile.

[Historic NY]

38. Check the date codes folks...

those women look so happy like placing ribbons around the trees or something happy.

They are f--king clueless that millions of lives have been disrupted.

[SpankMe]

39. Romney's utterly tone deaf. n/t

[garthranzz]

41. Great line! Put into twitter format

Romney's Rescue Remedy: A can of peas.

Obama sends first responders; Romney collects cans of peas.

Feel free to use. Others as they occur to me.

[BlueMTexpat]

42. Romney literally has NO idea of what is needed.

He has been inside the insulated bubble for much too long. He cannot relate.

[ClusterFreak]

44. Maybe Ryan should force his way in to a New Jersey soup kitchen and wash some clean pots? n/t

[manhatslim]

46. vomit

Why do feel like THROWING UP when I see Romney's phony, lying, smiling face??!!

[argiel1234]

47. Romney is a fake human being

with a soul of carbon

[MrScorpio]

51. He wouldn't donate a can of peas, he'd donate canapé

Canned peas are so gauche.

[Bigleaf]

54. So does he.

[Bainbridge Bear]

55. Craven is just the word

to describe this POS. He is also trying to backtrack on his despicable positions about abortion and about federal disaster relief being "immoral". Romney just might be the most contemptible empty suit I have seen for a long time in American politics.

[treestar]

57. It is so lamely old fashioned

And shows Mittwit out of touch yet again, and not ready for prime time. This is what he thinks we should all do instead of FEMA.

[elbloggoZY27]

58. No Such Relief

I believe Mr Romney wants to get rid of FEMA.

Some great potential leader.

Romney and Ryan are not in touch with reality.

[freshwest]

61. Squinch, anyone wants to listen in, here it the Brooklyn FPNY, etc. feed. Working 24/7/365:

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=cwp&ctid=1855

I have been listening to the calls coming in for evacuation, fire, trees down, flooding from storm water and sewer, gas and oil leaks, rescue from structures, medical emergencies, blocked roads, power lines down, everything that can be done and has to be done by BIG government.

With a patchwork of private services, each one trying to save a buck and make a profit, holding back information to guard their company, would this work?

Of course it won't, any more than the private fire fighters who stood by and watched a home with pets burn down for the lack of a small fee that the owner though was paid in Teahadist land. Those with money, pay up front, although what if there'd been a clerical error?

That is Romney's vision for America, the rich get, the poor die. So grateful to the union people working to save lives in NYC. It is about people, not profit.

[Squinch]

62. Exactly! Thank you!

[reusrename]

63. "Brownie, you're doin' a heck of a job!"

Christ on a trailerhitch.

[JI7]

64. he could have easily donated Millions of His own Money

which while still would be for his own political benefit, at least it could be of some use.

[Squinch]

65. Or better yet, organized a blood drive.

[Kablooie]

67. But I thought we were all huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

And a nice can of peas would be just the thing to hurl at Romney's head.

[Sandy one]

70. OOPS Canned?

Romney on Sandy:

"What’s the problem? My house is flooded and totally destroyed. Who really needs FEMA?.I don't. Ryan voted to cut it's funding 7 times. He must know something! Heck, I’ll just buy another one or two replacement houses” “I don’t understand, I just don’t get it. Why can’t you just ask your father to do that for you?” By the way send a can of food to the Red Cross.

[TBF]

71. I donated $100 via online to red cross, along with a smaller donation to

a religious group I support that helps in rescue (Umcor), and looking for some local animal groups to send small donations to. I have to budget it out of my household budget, but if everyone who is able could even send $10 to Red Cross (minimum on-line donation) it would help so much.

I give a lot of household toys, clothes, and extras to Goodwill. It is nice to know someone may keep using the things. But with something like this the best thing is really to make a donation if possible. I imagine they need to come up with housing for displaced folks, maybe help with medical needs - it has got to be overwhelming. I know many aren't able, but for those who are it is the way to go. Romney and his friends, far wealthier than I, should be able to grasp this simple concept.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

74. but...but...But isn't that what the little people need? Peas? The darn ingrates..... nt

[vlyons]

76. Why is anyone surprised that Romney is such an opportunistic dick?

I think that we've all had more than enough of Mitt Romney to conclude that he's a liar and completely oblivious to anyone and anything that doesn't put more money in his wallet. The man has no shame and no honor. The only surprise that I ever get from Romney is when he tells a lie bigger and more obviously false than I could ever have imagined. Is anyone surprised that he pals around with Trump? Talk about 2 peas in a pod.

[Ganja Ninja]

77. Who didn't see through this farce the minute he announced it?

It's just another example of how phoney he is. Lame, plastic, cheap and fake in every way.

[ailsagirl]

78. What a dick

[TheAmbivalante]

80. JUST SAW A TWEET THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE

That the food rucks are going to red states only.
More when I find the report...

[TheAmbivalante]

81. SOURCE

www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com

[spanone]

82. i find it revealing......desperate

[LynneSin]

83. The food the Romney folks have collected would be better served at a local food bank

But collecting money doesn't have the visual that Romney wants to show 'Look I'm helping'

sad!

[Puzzledtraveller]

85. It will go to feed somebody, and that's good enough.

Throw your nasty partisanship away long enough and you may understand.

[april]

86. you are so correct! He is such a whore

[nadinbrzezinski]

87. A local shelter

Will benefit, way out of the zone, for that, mark my words.