WAFFLES

During a republican debate last year, Romney was asked if he felt that FEMA should be dismantled, and this was his response:

Absolutely. Every time you have an occasion to take something from the federal government and send it back to the states, that’s the right direction. And if you can go even further, and send it back to the private sector, that’s even better. Instead of thinking, in the federal budget, what we should cut, we should ask the opposite question, what should we keep?

Mr. Romney, I think if you asked anyone in New York, New Jersey, or any of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by Hurricane Sandy what we should keep, I'm sure FEMA would be at the top of that list.

Oh and right on cue, Mr. Romney's campaign yesterday released this statement, where he sort of back-peddled, while still trying to maintain his original anti-FEMA stance at the same time:

Gov. Romney believes that states should be in charge of emergency management in responding to storms and other natural disasters in their jurisdictions. As the first responders, states are in the best position to aid affected individuals and communities, and to direct resources and assistance to where they are needed most.

This includes help from the federal government and FEMA.

Oh boy, that is rich. Hey Mr. Romney, would you like butter and syrup with that waffle?

WATERWORLD

“We have a 100-year flood every two years now.’ These situations never happened or if they happened, they were never going to happen again . . . I think at this point it’s undeniable that we have a higher frequency of these extreme weather situations, and we’re going to have to deal with it.”

-- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

So well said, Governor Cuomo. Oh, and to those who denied global warming, climate change, or whatever the kids are calling it these days, here's your proof that it really exists.

TRICK OR TREAT

Happy Halloween from the staff of The Steaming Poop.

FAN FEST 2012

So San Francisco Police announced the arrest of overzealous Giants fan Gregory Tyler Grannis, for vandalism, in the destruction of a Muni bus following the World Series.

It has been suggested that he may also be involved with Hurricane Sandy, and the destruction she left behind.

Douche bag.

ENDORSEMENT DEAL

Cooperation from the president of the United States has been outstanding. He deserves great credit.

I was on the phone for the third time yesterday, last night, with the president of the United States. He called me at midnight last night as he was seeing reports. And he told me that if, at any point over the next 48 hours, I was not getting something from the federal government that I should call him directly at the White House and that he was going to be there. And I should just not worry about dealing with anybody else, call him. So I appreciate that call from the president.

It was very proactive, and I appreciate that type of leadership.

-- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), on President Obama and the government's response to Hurricane Sandy.

That's a pretty ringing endorsement, if you ask me.

A WONDERFUL TOWN

The Bronx is up and The Battery is down,
The people ride in a hole in the ground,
New York, New York,
It's a wonderful town.

ENDORSEMENT DEAL

Hollywood Liberal Elite member Joss Whedon, and his brilliant endorsement of presidential candidate Zomney.

BLACK AND ORANGE CRUSH

WEATHER REPORT

So, this is what 46-year old former child star Lindsay Lohan had to say about Hurricane Sandy - oops, SALLY, via Twitter:

“WHY is everyone in SUCH a panic about hurricane (i’m calling it Sally)..? Stop projecting negativity! Think positive and pray for peace.”

Oh, Lindsay, you've really got to stop drunk tweeting.

DIG IF YOU WILL THE PICTURE

Glen Canyon Park

Mt. Davidson Park

Forest Hill MUNI Metro Station - this station reminds me so much
of one in Brooklyn that I expected to get mugged at the bottom
of the stairwell.

Twin Peaks Tunnel

So I managed to get through a very pleasant 6.5 mile urban hike yesterday, from my place through Glen Canyon Park, over to the top of Mt. Davidson, and on to the Forest Hill Muni Metro Station.

FOODIE CALL

So after passing by this place for several years, I finally walked in and picked up what turned out to be a pretty awesome Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese Sandwich (sans caramelized onions) at Thorough Bread and Pastry, located at 248 Church Street.

Seriously, I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a sandwich as much as this one. The inclusion of the Kettle Potato Chips was also a very nice touch.

Oh yeah, I'll be back.

GOOGLE TRANSLATOR

The Christian-based Super PAC Faith and Freedom Coalition, run by douche-bag Ralph Reed, recently sent out a voter guide to Spanish-speaking voters in Florida that probably could have been better translated.

If you notice the line "A favor del matrimonio Tradicional," or "Favors Traditional Marriage," you'll see they've listed President Obama as supporting traditional marriage, with his opponent, repugnigan Mitt Romney, against it.

Actually, Obama is on record as a supporter of marriage equality, while Romney backs a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Oh, Ralph, your Super PAC has received over $10 million from supporters, yet you couldn't find $7.95 to spend on an English-to-Spanish dictionary? Hell, you could have even used Google Translator, which is free.

¡Que dick!

SHOE WHORE

Friday, I'm in love.

WILD KINGDOM

Just because.

MY OZ

Oh New York City, you sexy bitch.

WEST SIDE STORY

Love.

GIFT RECEIPT

"The only exception I have to have an abortion is in that case of the life of the mother. I struggled with it myself for a long time, but I came to realize that life is that gift from God and I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape that it is something God intended to happen."

-- Indiana senatorial candidate Richard Mourdock (R)

A gift from God?

Wow.

Wow.

I think the only gift from God this season, at least in Indiana, will be that Joe Donnelly, Mourdock's democratic opponent, be declared the winner of that race.

Dick.

PROTEST

My protest sign-carrying days are long past me, but in the off-chance that I become inspired (or reinspired), this is the sign I'm going to bring with me.

So awesome.

THE WRITE STUFF

I'm a Copywriter, again . . .

. . . well, a Junior Copywriter.

Very nice.

SNAP PUNCH

Romney: While I was governor, I was proud that our fourth graders came out number one of all 50 states in English and then also in math, and our eighth graders number one in English and also in math — first time one state had been number one in all four measures. How did we do that? Well, Republicans and Democrats came together on a bipartisan basis to put in place education that focused on having great teachers in the classroom. And that was —

Obama: Ten years earlier —

Romney: That was — that was what allowed us to become the number one state in the nation. And this is — and we were —

Obama: But that was 10 years before you took office.

Oh, snap!

A poll immediately taken by CBS News following last night's debate showed 53% of those asked gave President Obama the win, with 23% saying Republican Mitt Romney did better. A similar CNN poll posted results with 48% favoring Obama, with 40% backing Romney.

This is going to be one helluva close race.

BLOW OUT THE CANDLES

Happy birthday, Mom. I love you.

PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACK

Back in July, I predicted a Yankee / SF Giants World Series.

Okay, so my prediction rate is 50%. So what, who cares.

Congrats to the San Francisco Giants, on their second series appearance in three years.

WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS

Two jobs within one week?

Yeah, I'll take that.

PLUTOCRACY

“We have this community of rich people who genuinely believe that they are the wealth creators and they should get every advantage and break, whereas everybody else is a parasite and they’re living off of them.”

-- Matt Taibbi

“You know, 2008 is not so long ago, and already, the anti-regulation chorus is so strong. How dare they have the gall to actually argue that too much regulation of American financial services is what is killing the economy?”

-- Chrystia Freeman

From another terrific episode of Moyers & Company, where Taibbi and Freeman discussed with host Bill Moyers, their observations of the top 1%, and the incredible growth of their power and privilege over the rest of us.

BOOKWORM

"Good evening, my fellow citizens:

This Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet military build-up on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation on that imprisoned island. The purpose of these bases can be none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere. Upon receiving the first preliminary hard information of this nature last Tuesday morning at 9 am, I directed that our surveillance be stepped up."

-- President John F. Kennedy, in an address to the nation on October 22, 1962

excerpt from Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy, by Ted Widmer

SHOE WHORE

Yes, in blue and size 8.5, please?

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Oh man, I turned that mother-fucker out on the dance floor, last night.

Thanks for the moves, Molly.

MEDIUM BROWN BAG

Things I now sell.

MY OZ

Oh, New York, you sexy bitch.

DOPPELGANGER

Look familiar?

No, it isn't me, but man, we look like we were separated at birth. Any of you out there know what this is from?

MARRIAGE COUNSELOR

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney checking the size of
Donald Trump's balls.

“Robert Pattinson should not take back Kristen Stewart. She cheated on him like a dog & will do it again--just watch.”

-- Tweet from TV reality show douche bag Donald Trump

That's good advice from someone who cheated on his first wife like a dog.

Dick.

DEBATABLE

During the so-called lightning round of a debate between two female New York senatorial candidates, moderator Liz Benjamin had this important question to ask:

"Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey?"

Wow.

Wow.

POP QUIZ

Good question - er, I mean, porn sites have "Share to Facebook" buttons?

Wow, I had no idea.

HOOP DREAMS

Here's a preview of what the new Warriors waterfront arena is expected to look like when it's completed in 2017.

Not bad, if you ask me.

It's especially  nice to hear that the Warriors are financing the construction themselves - no taxpayer money is involved - in exchange for a 66 year lease.

Not a bad deal at all, if you ask me.

MY OZ

Pennsylvania Station - My first arrival in Manhattan
 was also through Penn Station, November 1992

TWA Terminal

Times Square and James Dean -
two great tastes that taste great together

I enjoyed more than one drunken order of Grilled Cheese and
 French Fries at this fine establishment. Had I known it was
slated to be torn down, I would have stolen the menu when I left.

Oh, New York, you sexy bitch.