Palin Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Sarah Palin Turkey Pardon Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background. (warning: graphic content)

by The Associated Press

Published: Fri, November 21, 2008 - 10:52 am CST

Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey, but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background.

As she answered questions Thursday at Triple D Farm & Hatchery outside Wasilla cameras from the Anchorage Daily News and others showed the bloody work of an employee slaughtering birds behind the former Republican vice presidential candidate.

On the video, Palin didn't comment about the slaughter as she answered questions, saying she's thankful that her son's Stryker brigade is relatively safe in Iraq and the rest of her family is healthy and happy. She said she's glad to be back in Alaska.

"This was neat," she said of the outing. "I was happy to get to be invited to participate in this. For one, you need a little bit of levity in this job, especially with so much that has gone in the last couple of months that has been so political obviously that it's nice to get out and do something to promote a local business and to just participate in something that isn't so heavy-handed politics that it invites criticism. Certainly we'll probably invite criticism for even doing this, too, but at least this was fun."

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carl Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:26 pm

I took the quiz and got 10 correct.I did it as fast as I could and it took about 2 minutes.

carl Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:11 pm

I wonder if they have film of the old AMOS & ANDY shows,thats another one I got a kick out of but it might be a bit sensitive at this time and Red Skelton’s old shows.

southfan1981 Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Happy Thanksgiving!

http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia.asp

BamaBob Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:50 pm

There is nothing on TV that I care much for these days. Every Sunday night I watch two episodes of WKRP, two episodes of Newhart and two episodes of the Honeymooners. And, I get a big laugh out of all of those even though I’ve already seen most of them a couple of times.

southfan1981 Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:50 pm

Mobile Public Library. Free rental since it’s a TV show.

carl Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:45 pm

I don’t get WGN with my satellite service but that was one comedy show I really got some good laughs from and good clean comedy is getting harder to find.

southfan1981 Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Blessherheart. I can’t stop laughing at this. I am trying my best to spackle and paint the bedroom while hubby is away but I can’t stop watching this clip.

BamaBob Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:13 pm

LOL I meant WKRP!

BamaBob Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 4:44 pm

I remember that episode of WKRG. I wonder if they will run it again tomorrow night? WKRG comes on every Sunday night on WGN.

southfan1981 Says:

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 3:17 pm

OHMYGAWD Carl.. the turkeys regrouped? I didn’t remember that part.

I have vague memories of some comedy episode where FROZEN turkeys were dropped. Did I make that up?

“A skydiver from 2 thousand feet in the air.”

“Oh the Humanity of it all.” I can’t stop laughing. This is the most entertainement I’ve had in months.