Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

bigtree

(85,996 posts)
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:11 PM Oct 2012

This Is How a FEMAless World Would Look



Waiting for Ryan (photo op) in La Crosse WI pic.twitter.com/p7oDbCyR


tweeted by, Cathy Barkwill ‏@kozy03
@TheObamaDiary This is how a FEMAless world would look. Old clothes and old can goods instead of real aid.
24 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
This Is How a FEMAless World Would Look (Original Post) bigtree Oct 2012 OP
I'm sure the 100 MILLION people affected by this storm will be helped by the 2 boxes of Cheerios. democrat_patriot Oct 2012 #1
How many people are they planning on feeding with that pitiful amount of cheap food? appleannie1 Oct 2012 #2
They obviously intend to help ALL the Republicans in NYC. All 14 of them. kestrel91316 Oct 2012 #11
Set up so the stranded victims can bring their flooded cars by to have them valet parked and littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #3
The 5 people behind the table look set for food for the next few days. . . Journeyman Oct 2012 #4
That is so sad. warrior1 Oct 2012 #5
+100 mil_5529dem Oct 2012 #15
what the hell am I looking at? former-republican Oct 2012 #6
"Lost your home? here..have some Cherrios..it will make you feel better.." AsahinaKimi Oct 2012 #7
Typical! Wind Dancer Oct 2012 #8
Is this a Romney campaign event? What the hell is this? will someone please tell me former-republican Oct 2012 #10
yep. photo op for Ryan bigtree Oct 2012 #16
I don't know if those two can sink any lower. former-republican Oct 2012 #24
Hurricane relief in Wisconsin? Renew Deal Oct 2012 #9
That wouldn't be enough for one meal Le Taz Hot Oct 2012 #12
Not even one meal nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #19
These are people with very limited critical thinking skills. madaboutharry Oct 2012 #13
. bigtree Oct 2012 #14
an embarrassing photo op spanone Oct 2012 #17
Funny nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #18
Ryan's late billh58 Oct 2012 #20
As it has been donated by Romney supporters dflprincess Oct 2012 #21
They get to make themselves feel real benevolent ... lpbk2713 Oct 2012 #22
Republicans are clueless jerks n/t RainDog Oct 2012 #23

democrat_patriot

(2,774 posts)
1. I'm sure the 100 MILLION people affected by this storm will be helped by the 2 boxes of Cheerios.
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:14 PM
Oct 2012

3 cheerios in every bowl (once a day)!!

What a pitiful display.

littlemissmartypants

(22,689 posts)
3. Set up so the stranded victims can bring their flooded cars by to have them valet parked and
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:22 PM
Oct 2012

then line up for goods like going to a swanky buffet...?

Journeyman

(15,035 posts)
4. The 5 people behind the table look set for food for the next few days. . .
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:46 PM
Oct 2012

I thought the Romney-Ryan "RR" logo in the lower left of the sign a telling touch -- charity begins at home, doncha know. Or at least, with recognition for your effort (smarmy bastards).

Wind Dancer

(3,618 posts)
8. Typical!
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:52 PM
Oct 2012

Republicans always trying to politicize a disaster. Didn't the Red Cross say they needed monetary donations and not cheap canned goods?

 

former-republican

(2,163 posts)
10. Is this a Romney campaign event? What the hell is this? will someone please tell me
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:55 PM
Oct 2012

Is Romney at this thing

bigtree

(85,996 posts)
16. yep. photo op for Ryan
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 10:59 PM
Oct 2012

Last edited Wed Oct 31, 2012, 02:30 PM - Edit history (1)



Ryan signing autographs in front of the staged food

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
12. That wouldn't be enough for one meal
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 05:01 PM
Oct 2012

at an average homeless shelter. These people really do have no clue. None.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
18. Funny
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 11:03 PM
Oct 2012


I should post a photo of what a TRUE collection point looks like.

Won't, would embarrass these people.

Oh and disaster relief prefers MONEY for sound logistical reasons.

dflprincess

(28,079 posts)
21. As it has been donated by Romney supporters
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 11:09 PM
Oct 2012

I can only wonder how much of it is expired items that they found in the backs of their cupboards.

lpbk2713

(42,757 posts)
22. They get to make themselves feel real benevolent ...
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 11:43 PM
Oct 2012



when what they are doing is unloading a can of store brand pork and
beans that's been taking up room in their pantry for three years.


Latest Discussions»General Discussion»This Is How a FEMAless Wo...