PARDON ME

By Michael Rovito
Frontiersman
Published on Friday, November 21, 2008 11:26 AM AKST

WASILLA — Gov. Sarah Palin performed the first pardon of her gubernatorial career Thursday.

With a gaggle of media looking on, Palin read a proclamation granting the short, white male his pardon just in time for Thanksgiving.

His crime: being tender, juicy and overall delicious.

ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman Triple D Farm and Hatchery owner Anthony Schmidt holds "Thanksgiving" the turkey that Gov. Sarah Palin, right, pardoned Thursday afternoon in Wasilla.

Like many public figures nationwide — including the president of the United States — Palin performed the traditional ceremony of pardoning a turkey just before Thanksgiving Thursday.

The ceremony took place at the Triple D Farm in Wasilla, where a group of workers were busy carrying freshly killed and plucked turkeys in preparation for the holiday.

As his turkey pals — and maybe some family members — watched, the turkey Palin named Thanksgiving got a second chance at life.

He was pardoned just feet from a bloodied tub where Triple D employees worked to fill orders in time for Thanksgiving feasts next Thursday.

The governor’s visit couldn’t have come at a better time for the bird named Thanksgiving.

Anthony Schmidt, owner of Triple D, didn’t mince words just before the pardon when talking about the good fortune one of his turkeys was about to have.

“One of these guys is a lucky dog,” Schmidt said.

The practice of pardoning a turkey before Thanksgiving go back generations and various presidents have given birds new leases on life.

Palin said she was grateful to have the chance to pardon at least one of Alaska’s turkeys.

She began the ceremony in a stately voice: “We’re gathered here today to spare the life of this turkey.”

It’s only fitting that a turkey be spared because it’s the bird historical figure Benjamin Franklin proposed to be the nation’s symbol, Palin said.

Of course, the bald eagle was chosen over the turkey, leading Palin to conclude that for Thanksgiving “one runner-up bird can be protected.”

The ceremony didn’t last long, and as Palin strode from the turkey pen, her newly pardoned friend clucked and strutted in front of her.

Palin said she’s thankful this year that her son Track’s Stryker Brigade in Iraq has been safe, her kids are doing well in school and she’s back in Alaska.

Thanksgiving, the turkey, was noticeably thankful for the chance to live out his days somewhere other than a holiday dining table.

Contact Michael Rovito at michael.rovito@frontiersman.com or 352-2252.

Comments

93 comment(s)

    To Jp and Followers wrote on Dec 4, 2008 6:54 PM:

    " Judging by the lack of response to the question, I am assuming there isn't much if anything that Sarah has done for the good of Alaska. Deafening silence on that issue. REally, I want to know. I hear this claim being made often, but no specifics. "

    Spanklestotojptpjpjptpspankles wrote on Dec 4, 2008 11:53 AM:

    " You all can never outwit jp, so don't even try. his intelligence and wisdom is godlike. "

    To JP wrote on Dec 2, 2008 8:19 PM:

    " That made no sense. Anyway, you didn't answer the question. What exactly has Sarah done that was good for the state of Alaska? Name three things at least. "

    jp to to jp wrote on Dec 1, 2008 7:32 PM:

    " no, i meant, and mean; she has done "good" for this state since there is a difference between good and bad, i mean good!
    perhaps you should read into some state legislation a bit, and you may understand that she has done well at doing good!!!

    what has Obama acheived (other than scamming the weak minded into voting for him) as a state senator of Illinois ? or for the U.S. ?
    name one thing! or how about Biden?
    heck, i'm not even a republican, nor a demorat, and i can see this!! "

    brown eyes wrote on Nov 30, 2008 4:39 PM:

    " The Governor can't catch a break. She's not dumb like everyone keeps saying...she's actually very bright, and when she gets out from under all the crap that's happened recently, she'll come back stronger. One thing is for sure, she's taken a beating, and she's still fightin' back. Good for her. She has more backbone and conviction than most of her critics, that's for sure. "

    To Norma J wrote on Nov 28, 2008 5:12 PM:

    " Seriously, Norma J, you need to take some history and political science classes. You're embarrassing yourself, but I have to admire the amount of venom you are able to spew each time. By the way, "a lot" is two words. I'm finished trying to educate you. Go back to school. "

    NormaJ wrote on Nov 28, 2008 1:35 PM:

    " If these liberals have to stoop to turkey issue, they really have no valid points to make. However. if I want to discuss Obama, I have alot more pressing issues than turkeys. Did everyone notice that he is hedging on his promise to raise taxes during a recession? That is great that he has finally realized that is how Hoover started the great Depression, but don't you think our "leader" should not be the last to realise this? His lack of leadership skills and poor judgement really scare me!! No time for On the Job Training. "

    The TurkeySlayer wrote on Nov 27, 2008 7:05 PM:

    " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-kjM1asH-8&fmt=18 "

    Gary wrote on Nov 27, 2008 6:39 PM:

    " Wow, you liberals are priceless!

    You can't even let something as light as a turkey pardon go without spewing typical liberal hate and madness!

    There are millions who love Alaska's Governor. SHE is the one WE have been waiting for, not that empty suit you worship!

    But, let me address the ones already calling him President. He's not. He's not even "President-Elect, YET! That doesn't happen until the electors meet and vote in December. The 11/4 vote was to elect electors.

    With 2 Supreme Court cases asking for a birth certificate, well........... "

    To JP wrote on Nov 26, 2008 9:06 PM:

    " "She has done good for this state..." I think you mean that she has done well for your state. Exactly what is it that she has done so well for Alaska? "

    Eric wrote on Nov 26, 2008 4:15 PM:

    " Hello, Obama is OUR President, you may need to go back to high school for a civics lesson. Rex has you there, Mr. Obama is currently no one's president. He has been elected but has no real power until sworn into office. When sworn in, I will be obligated to support him just as I have every other president. However, if I disagree with him, I have the same rights as everyone else to gather and voice my displeasure. And at the end of 4 years, I am sure he will have given us all reason to do so. "

    Eric wrote on Nov 26, 2008 4:06 PM:

    " What crisis? Oh, yeah, the one created by the Democrat led Congress (ask an Economist which policies created the cascade). But, that's okay both parties have been dipping into our Social Security for decades at the expense of our future, yet, they keep giving themselves raises. When do we as US citizens demand accountability of our elected officials? "

    go4it wrote on Nov 26, 2008 9:27 AM:

    " to jp - you are no informed, Palin and Stevens have nothing to do with your PFD! This was a something created long before Palin had her filthy cheating hands on it. I don't plan to leave Alaska but I do plan to get rid of the corruption. You can live in the past of ill gotten gains from Stevens, God will take care of him and Palin if they are true believers. As a voting citizen I want my governor, senator and representative to do their job NOT do a job. "

    jp to go4it wrote on Nov 25, 2008 10:22 PM:

    " why would we impeach palin???
    she has done good for this state, you cannot deny that.
    you must have been one of the ones to crucify Ted Stevens as well!!!

    these are the people who help alaska get what it deserves, and receive dividends from the wealth of natural resources that our wonderful state has!

    if you truly believe what you spew out there, you are NOT an Alaskan! so leave! "

    Obama IS Our President wrote on Nov 25, 2008 5:24 PM:

    " All best to you and yours as well, Rex. "

    go4it wrote on Nov 25, 2008 4:31 PM:

    " All the little spinners who try to be clever in spelling or implying their personal thoughts, what are you accomplishing? A little word tantrum? This is Alaska, this is our state, Palin is our governor, let's stop the childish games and impeach Palin. Alaskans don't play games we don't take being made fun of or laughed about. Write or email your senator, let's get a governor who wants to be our governor. Our country is in a crisis and we can't get our governor to stay long enough in AK to hear the people, we have concerns "

    Rex in Wasilla wrote on Nov 25, 2008 2:05 PM:

    " to O'b I O P- have to concede your point about the credibility, leadership, and brainpower vacuum in DC. Sir NO one is ever 100% wrong, but so many of the recent posts have been 99%ers, that results in frustration. Maybe we could spend more of our time and efforts trying to fix the country's problems, instead of the blame...Or we can continue to attack each other's views instead of seeking absolute solutions. I love my country, but I fear my government! Hope you & yours have a happy holiday season. "

    Obama is OUR Presidnt wrote on Nov 25, 2008 8:33 AM:

    " Hey Rex, I called him the president elect. I think that indicates that I knew he hasn't been sworn in yet. Thanks for the careful attention to detail you seem to prize. As Obama's news conference yesterday -- naming his economic team -- indicates, he is already beginning to lead this country due to the leadership, credibility and brainpower vacuum at the top. Rex, most of America has soundly rejected your conservative political points of view and voted for a change. Posts like yours are part of the problem in political discourse. Of course, this post is no solution, either. "

    To a real intelligent ak woman wrote on Nov 25, 2008 7:45 AM:

    " The correct English is "really intelligent AK woman. You and the rest of the Palin supporters are making the rest of us Alaskans look like a bunch of ignorant dweebs. "

    Rex in Wasilla wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:17 AM:

    " To Obama is OUR president- If you are so smart why do you not know that HE does not become president until the he is sworn in on Jan 20th? Also. let me understand, if I disagree with you, then I am to be labeled as traitor, or seditious? Your attitude is what is wrong in the USA. Sorry for not using spell check, but I will match degrees with you. Oh yeah I was also educated in the bottom 48, which explains my preference for the great state of Alaska. "

    jp to dont mess with texas wrote on Nov 24, 2008 8:57 PM:

    " yeah? but you're from texas!!!HAHAHA!
    texas, that little state with the governor who became the worst president in history! until this next term that is!!! "

    Happy Thanksgiving wrote on Nov 24, 2008 4:37 PM:

    " I sent the video as a Happy Thanksgiving Email to all of my Republican family members just to keep hammering in the simple-ness of Sarah. Keep the videos coming. She’s doing a great job with that rope all by herself. The visuals drowned out all the badly constructed babble. I love the key questions. “What’s on the budget chopping block?” and “What do you do during Thanksgiving ? Oh, I handle the turkey, that’s ma job”. Priceless!
    Good for Tony getting the publicity! Triple D is a great place. Shop local! "

    To Obama is OUR President wrote on Nov 24, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " I think Comrade Chairman would be a better title than President. Maybe 'Premier' or 'Dear Leader'? "

    Obama is OUR President wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:16 PM:

    " P.S Rex, are you really from here? You mis-spelled Wasilla. Please tell us you were home-schooled in another state. "

    Obama is OUR President wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:13 PM:

    " Hey Rex... one Alaskan to another, unless you are a Canadian, Obama is YOUR leader, too. I'm sure you didn't mean to imply that President Elect Obama is only the leader of part of this country? Which word covers the conduct of folks who are American citizens yet deny the President of the United States has authority over them. . . treasonous, or seditious? You sound like a person who loves his country. Better love all of it. And turkey tastes great -- smoked or properly brined and roasted. Maybe Rex should try his with some sour grape stuffing. "

    spankles wrote on Nov 24, 2008 2:17 AM:

    " Turkeys are ugly and don't taste too good, unless made into lunch meat. I like a ribeye roast better. I wonder why they put those floppy skin holders on thier beaks? JP rules. "

    Rex in Wasila wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:56 AM:

    " To all you Palin bashers down there in AMERIKA with your new socialist leaning leader, you get the government you deserve. Up here in the frozen north, we know food does not come from a magical place, wrapped & packed. water does not magically come from a faucet. Maybe the liberal press you believe in so strongly could "Splain" it to you.If the farmers stopped producing we could "thin the herd' and there would be less hate in our paper, from Bottom 48ers.Sarah is my gov, and I thank God she is no ignorant liberal. "

    mary D wrote on Nov 23, 2008 8:42 PM:

    " It makes me so sad when people have a lack of respect for their Leaders! Thank you Sarah for your life. Keep minding the Lord! You have no idea how many people are still praying for you ,your family and your State Alaska. Go Alaska ! "

    JK wrote on Nov 23, 2008 7:16 PM:

    " Can someone explain why this is not ok? "

    Holy Cow wrote on Nov 23, 2008 2:50 PM:

    " It would be nice if Americans would think for thenmselves instead of following the media like little sheep and blindly accepting their totally leftist views as the truth. Can you not see that no matter what Sarah does or says it is twisted or distorted until it resembles nothing like the truth? Pull your head out of the media toilet and do a llittle research. How many times have you been told you can't believe everything you read or hear? Get the facts and think for yourselves. The mainstream media is opinion, not fact. "

    Oops wrote on Nov 23, 2008 1:54 PM:

    " This dumbed down governor whom so many back is as smart as a box of rocks.

    Some wrote it's reality that these turkeys are killed, kids should know that that is where and how turkeys are killed!

    Reality check-this governor runs her mouth and is oblivious to what is happening in the background and thinks it's ok.

    Yeah, just like the ignorance of NOT teaching sex education in our schools. Palin continues to show uneducated decisions, she's not capable of governing our state, ill will will only come to us under her. "

    Local girl wrote on Nov 22, 2008 11:06 PM:

    " To real intelligent woman or should it be not real intelligent. The Schmidts raise a lot of birds but their mainstay is Chickens. Unless you know what you are really talking about shut your hole. Just because Palin looks dumb does not mean all of Alaska does. But on the other hand when people like you spew you trash then yes we look stupid. I want to see you actually answer Chris's question. How does this make us look stupid and how will it hurt tourism? "

    To real intelligent Ak woman wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:59 PM:

    " Triple D is a chicken farm. That is what he raises all year long. Chicken are what he sells all year. Eggs are available at his Wasilla location. The turkeys are only available at Thanksgiving. Yes he is a chicken farmer. Secondly why should his workers stop just because the Gov was there. Time is money and we all can't be born with your silver spoon. As with most idiots you still failed to answer the question. How will it hurt tourism and how does it make us look stupid? To hard a question? LOL..... Idiot. "

    To Sylvia wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:36 PM:

    " Wrong. Joe the Plumber was investigated after he asked Comrade Chairman Obama, in front of the media 'You're going to raise my taxes, aren't you?" and Mr. Socialist didn't give him a straight answer. "

    a real intelligent ak woman wrote on Nov 22, 2008 3:31 PM:

    " To Chris: "How is this making us look stupid and how does it hurt tourism? Because some CHICKEN farmer continued on with his business while Palin answered a few questions." UMMMM, not only does the video make Palin look stupid and unaware, but now your comment makes YOU look stupid! Chicken??? Don't you mean turkey? LOLOLOLOL "

    Oops wrote on Nov 22, 2008 2:47 PM:

    " Which ones the turkey? "

    karen wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:13 PM:

    " dear charlie,
    both you and sarah need to go back to school and learn ENGLISH AND GEOGRAPHY.... perhaps some poli sci too!
    what a bunch of morons!

    "Charlie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:21 PM:
    " The media are out to get the Gov. and to destroy her.
    And they will keep on trying , no matter what the Gov does.
    They can not do it on her accomplishment , because she is a effective Governor ;" "

    Louise wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:55 AM:

    " she is such a joke..keep her up there!!!!!! "

    Sylvia wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:23 AM:

    " To Terri from Ohio........Joe the Plumber was investigated BECAUSE McCain/Palin used his name and his imaginary job title over and over again in their campaign when they decided to wake the far right wing fringe people (as referred to by McCain) "

    Ben C wrote on Nov 22, 2008 9:59 AM:

    " Forget and Hate are obviously typical left-leaning, venom-spitting, media-reciting parrots. As if somehow spewing forth nonsense often enough makes it become the truth. But just as they are ashamed to live here, so are most of us also ashamed that they live here. Perhaps Massachussetts or California would be a more enjoyable location for them. Then they can see what it REALLY means to have the government steal from your pockets. Of course, when the new Comrade Chairman (won't be able to call him President) takes charge they'll get to experience some of that no matter where they live. "

    Forget Palin wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 AM:

    " To the Palin Kool-Aid Drinkers of the Lower 48: Please stop worshipping this moron that WE elected as governor. She's out of her league and would be worse for American than George Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter combined. You all like her because you think she's a regular joe like you but you're wrong. You've got intelligence. You earn your salary by working hard and not stealing from the taxpaying public. You have people in your own state to run this country that are more qualified than Palin. And finally, you don't know her. She's a joke! "

    Hate to live in Wasilla wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 AM:

    " Now I get to lie every time someone asks where I live because it's also the home of the Palin hillbilly clan. Sarah has made of joke of the office and I can't wait for the next election. Look at everything she has said and done since accepting the nomination for VP and you can see why Wasillians are the laughing stock of the world. She's uneducated, unintelligent, bumbling, and makes the rest of us look stupid. I love the "Pre-Presidential" photo op of pardoning a turkey as it really lets us Alaskans know her intentions. What a JOKE! "

    Joe wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:10 AM:

    " Palin is an interesting study.On the one hand Katie Couric easily revealed her lack of depth {and general knowledge of this globe we call home}.Yet,Sarah know's how to get in your face,and hang on tight. This must be why Mr.Sarah{Todd}always appears awkwardly nervous while appearing with her! "

    Oops wrote on Nov 22, 2008 5:35 AM:

    " You know what they say about habitual liars, they go on and on and on. SHUT UP SARAH! "

    terri in ohio wrote on Nov 22, 2008 5:23 AM:

    " I am trying to decide, Are the Alaskans that commented negatively, realize Sarah became the Governor, Why, because the majority voted for her. I will gladly give you our Gov. Ted Strickland {D}, seems Ted leaves a foul odor in your state as well as a Ted leaves in ours, Joe W the Plumber has been investigated by the State of Ohio 14 different times, why because he asked OBAMA, a question? Sounds little like Russia before Ronald Reagan? Little Communist? I am sure there is a huge law suit wating for the State, Sue Joe Sue!!! Palin2012! "

    AnnieAk wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:40 AM:

    " Kojiro, embryonic stem cells are left over from fertility treatment, 4-7 days after dish fertilization, voluntarily donated, that will otherwise be thrown away! Palin claims the life giving cells must be THROWN away instead of saving millions of Americans' lives! If you join the small minority who "think" the cells are just as valuable as ill baby, or any other living person, you have a responsiblity to find out the truth! When I was 7, Alaskans risked their lives to save me from a fire, please research the truth! www.NIH.Gov "

    MARYANN wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:11 AM:

    " Do Alaskans have a sense of humor? Doesn't anyone above the lower 48 get that it's IRONIC that while she pardons one turkey, the rest are being slaughtered? Doesn't anyone notice that she's....CLUELESS? LOL

    You blame the media for everything...but clearly, she's not a person who pays attention to detail....or geography...or history...or, or ANYTHING....LOL "

    Sandra from FL wrote on Nov 22, 2008 3:55 AM:

    " As the article states, this is a tradition. Presidents have pardoned turkeys at Thanksgiving, so why are the liberals having spasms over this? Sarah Palin is the first "frontier woman" to come to the forefront on the political scene, and I am very proud to have been a volunteer in her campaign for Vice-President. Having been raised in the country makes me appreciate and understand her lifestyle. She is a breath of fresh air to women in the lower 48 who can respect her for the many accomplishments in her resume`. Thank you, Sarah Palin. "

    Charlie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:21 PM:

    " The media are out to get the Gov. and to destroy her.
    And they will keep on trying , no matter what the Gov does.
    They can not do it on her accomplishment , because she is a effective Governor ; so ,they try to mock and ridicule her.
    The main stream media will make out of nothing something very big (like this video)
    A lot of fuss about nothing. "

    Laughing wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:21 PM:

    " I don't know what's funnier - her doing something so stupid or the people trying to pretend that it isn't funny.

    This is a video that can make you drop lots of weight . . . a laugh your buttocks off video.

    Have a sense of humor . . . Palin is going to win a national election over this . . .

    America's Funniest Video . . . it is THE winner. "

    To Peg wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:53 PM:

    " Yes the youtube videos came from KARE TV in Minn. Not a local station. And so what if Sarah did an interview in front of a Turkey slaughtering operation. Big deal I eat meat and wish i could bu one of those turkeys over the hormone ingested grocery store ones. "

    To Annie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:50 PM:

    " Sarah doing an interview in front of turkeys has nothing to do with you or your ecsr. I f I had to explain it to your kids i would say we live in a democracy and the majority voted in a person who does not believe in ecsr. Just like if I had to explain the death penalty or abortion. Come on it is what makes America great. Don't like the way things went move to Canada. "

    linda wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:32 PM:

    " When it was reported that she did know the that Africa was a continent, I thought they must have got it wrong. But now I really wonder if this woman has a brain. The judgement this women had to do an interview with that in the background is mind boggling. It apears she did know it was right behind her. "

    jp wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:31 PM:

    " when i lived in oregon, i worked at a turkey farm. when we didn't have the amount of orders to process the number of turkeys we raised, we placed the remaining turkeys into what we called a pulverizer, it was like an upside down lawn mower that you threw the turkeys alive into, and made feed for other animals out of.
    this kind of stuff happens regularly , with all types of raised animals, or vegetables.
    we are omnivores, and are at the top of the food chain, what do you really expect? "

    Political Strategist wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:12 PM:

    " I didn't know or care what the guy in the background was doing. When Sarah Palin is on camera, all eyes are riveted on her. Go Sarah! Palin 2012. "

    Gobble wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:06 PM:

    " There are hundreds of turkeys in the White House and Congress, known as Democrats, who are killing the USA. "

    Kojiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:00 PM:

    " To: AnnieAK

    I hope you know where them there stem cells come from that you need.

    Just saying that sounds awfully hypocritical of you to bash her on this and not realize where the stem cells you need are comming from. Food comes from living sometimes cute animals, embronic stems cells come from cute little underdeveloped babies.

    Just sayin' "

    Shanta Cooper wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:28 PM:

    " Thank you Sarah Palin for doing your job well. You handle even the mundane with enthusiasm. The "turkey gate" coverage makes the media look unprofessional. Sarah couldn't see what was behind her but the cameraman sure could. If anyone showed poor taste, I would say it's the press. Alaskans are blessed to have Sarah Palin as their governor. "

    DanB wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:22 PM:

    " Unbelieveable ! The worker in the background at the turkey farm, should get a book deal. " Sam the Stuffer." And...I've never heard so many "run-on" sentences, in my life.... "

    akpetmom wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:54 PM:

    " I did not like watching the video either, but like it or not, if you choose to eat meat, here's where it comes from. It is unpleasant to see the turkeys put into the cone to have their throats slit, but it is quick for them and death is within seconds. I've been a vegetarian twice in my life for years at a time but always go back to eating meat and seeing where it comes from is a good reminder of the sacrifices that animals make to feed humans. "

    AnnieAk wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:53 PM:

    " Our Governor is as oblivious to my life as she is to those turkeys. (yes, my kids have seen me prep game, but they were prepared, they didn't see it flipping through a channel on tv!)
    Like thousands of other Alaskans, I will need embryonic stem cell treatment. If you join the Gov to take action to prevent the relief of suffering or if you delay life saving treatment, think of how you will explain your actions to my kids?
    ESCR has NOTHING to do with abortion! "

    To Chris wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:44 PM:

    " How is this making us look stupid and how does it hurt tourism? Because some chicken farmer continued on with his business while Palin answered a few questions. Get real. As for stupid looking just look at the Iditarod for stupidity, or the fur Rondy Reindeer run, the list goes on and on. If anything the people that look stupid are the ones like yourself that are typing comments while eating you Kentucky Fried Chicken. Get a life and move on to more important things in life. "

    Jerry from Alaska wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:40 PM:

    " Wow how amazing that all you haters still care what Palin does, how she does it, where she does it and what she is wearing while doing it. Why do you care if you don't like her politics? You act just like the bully on the playground. What an example. Also everyone upset by the chicken slaughter. I take it you are vegans. It is no big deal. She granted an interview to the media after pardoning a turkey. She is a meat eater and so it goes. If you don't the camera guys set it up like that...yourcrazy. "

    AK Voter wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:27 PM:

    " The Gov is still out of her league, can't even pardon a turkey without her politics and her jabbering. We need to put our state out of it's misery. Impeach Palin "

    Missouri Bea wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:20 PM:

    " Well, I must say, I don't understand this insane hatred of Sarah from the left. Be assured that most of us from the lower 48 aren't like some of losers posting here. It makes no difference what your fine Gov does, the media and lefties will ridicule and deride her, such a pity. They wince for turkeys but vote for a man who would let babies die in linen closets...............fo figure. You're lucky to have Miss Sarah. Thanks for letting us get to know her........ "

    peg wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:10 PM:

    " So did the cameraman who kept on taping come from the corrupt lower 48 or was he a Real Alaskan?? It would have been great for her image if she'd actually shot a wild turkey. It's the dissonance here--the cliche pardon followed by semi-industrialized slaughter-- that makes her and her staff look seriously incompetent. As usual. "

    JLOMBARDO wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:57 PM:

    " This is the funniest stinking thing I have ever seen. Sarah Palin is a disastor wherever she goes...and listening to her speak( in whatever that" tense " is) makes my eyes bleed just a little. Please, oh please God let Sarah Palin be the Republican nominee for President in 2012!!!!!
    GO PALIN...REALLY...YOU GO GIRL! "

    you betcha wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:37 PM:

    " Palin is a bone head. Sort of like Bush in a skirt. Letterman and Leno should have a field day with the turkey slaughtering bit. The media don't have to worry about "gettin' Palin (as Sarah would say) she does it to herself. All the media has to do is show up. "

    Dont Mess With Texas wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:36 PM:

    " I can hardly wait for her next dumb move - I keep thinking she'll find some sense, but no, not her, she enjoys looking like an idiot - wonder what a psychiatrist would call that.

    "I see dumb Palin's everywhere and they don't even know they're dumb." "

    coldH2Owi wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:59 PM:

    " What a hoot, you betcha. As someone said, Palin is the gift that keeps on giving. What a turkey, & I'm sure the children enjoyed the carnage going on behind your illustrious governor. I am also glad she's back in Alaska, she's as scary as they come. If you guys keep her around, I'll be taking my hunting & fishing business to Canada, eh? "

    Meadow_Lakes Madman wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:33 PM:

    " I can't believe people are now worried about trying to explain where turkey dinners come from. Get out of the city and raise your family as many Americans have for many years. Subsist on what you grow, butcher and dine on what you raised. It's called hard work and being self sufficient, something that has been lost with the squeemish big city dwellers in the lower 48.

    Can we now become an Independant Nation now??? The stench from below is getting unbearable. "

    Republican Strategist wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:20 PM:

    " To Sarah:

    1. Come back with hard tack to Media.
    2. Fire the staffer that did not stop this.
    3. Take the responsibility, even so.
    4. Say, "processors are doing their job."
    5. Call Mike at Dirty Jobs, for wording.
    6. Hire a better Republican Strategist.

    Keep up the fight. Come back stronger, wiser, and with better staff and you may see the White House.

    7. PS: Become a Senator!! "

    JustMe - MA wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:31 PM:

    " as Happy wrote "You can not make a silk purse out of sows ear". I cant agree more. neither can most of America. Will some 1 please explain this to Sarah Palin. She keeps wishin and hopin, but, You can not make a silk purse out of sows ear. Happy Thanksgiving to all and enjoy trying to make the kids eat the turkey after watching where they come from. Sometimes kids shouldnt know things too soon, that was 1 of them "

    Irma in Georgia wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " Thank you Sarah, for all you have done. You gave many women hope for our future. I know there are many people out there that are intimidated by you and what you stand for, including obama and his cronies. I pray only the BEST for you and your family all in the name of Jesus. We REAL AMERICANS would love to have you as the next President of the United States of America. God Bless You "

    Oops wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:02 PM:

    " We should have STUPID tattooed on Palins forehead. Is there anything she does with any thought or preparation? Oh other then the pre-debate coaching. I don't think she can embarrass us much more, I can hardly stand to look at her and definitely I mute the audio. "

    Bonnie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 2:42 PM:

    " I had to watch it twice. The first time, I was laughing so hard I didn't hear what she was saying, and the second time I was dumbfounded by her dumb remarks.

    In fairness, Gov. Palin was asked if it was okay to film where they were and she said, "No Worries" and apparently her staff is; deaf mutes all.

    So Sarah Palin is like the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you; and keep her. Please. "

    Meadow_Lakes Madman wrote on Nov 21, 2008 2:13 PM:

    " I'm glad Anthony at Triple D got some media. A small farmer plying his trade just as we all do, it isn't always pretty but we darn sure make the world go round.

    Good job Sarah, your no girlie girl, your a tougher than nails Alaskan girl and we're proud of ya' "

    Proud Alaskan wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:29 PM:

    " Glad to have you back Governor! Amazing to see the number of out of state posters on these threads these days. I would take umbrage at their ignorance, but you just can't. True Alaskans know better than to think much of the opinion of a lower 48 resident. They proved we were right in this opinion for the past 6 months. "

    Local View wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:26 PM:

    " Finally Palin is doing something within her mental capacity - keep on going please - Palin continues to prove herself over and over as unbelievably incompetent. Alaska redeemed itself by voting out Stephens and now you have one coo-coo bird left! Make yourself proud in 2010 and get a real governor ... who reads and does not buy Burberry scarfs (go look it up, folks!). "

    Rene wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " If you are claiming or blaming the terrible media, you have to remember that she is putting herself out to be taped. They are doing their jobs!!! Perhaps she should not allow major media to film her events. Personal responsibility??? This was not appropriate regardless! Not the best way to remember a future leading politician. "

    LUCKY wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " Yes, the country is lucky that you have Sarah all to yourselves, bless yer hearts! You're so lucky to have a maah-veeer-ik right there, watchin' that Russian island, you know... with it's Putin and missles... rearin' it's head and tryin' to make us look less ma-veer-icky...

    We all feel safer with Dumb-dumb right there in the country of Alaska! "

    terri in ohio wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:28 PM:

    " Media get out of Sarah's way! On thanksgiving I will be eating and having a toast to good food, good friends and family. I wish Sarah the Same! Happy Thanksgiving to All! "

    Chris wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:21 PM:

    " Again, Alaska gets embarassed for without having to..........could her staff have moved the camera?!!?......makes us look pathetitc and hurts tourism. "

    dougl7439 wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:54 AM:

    " Turkeys are raised to be eaten.Get over it people.Do you people think all those turkeys in the supermarket wrapped in plastic were born that way.Have a great Thanksgiving GOV.PALIN. Doug "

    Patrick S. - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:11 AM:

    " I think Sarah should have picked up a rifle and blew one of them away right there on camera. Then you twits would at least actually have something realistic to criticize her about. It's a stupid fun Thanksgiving thing. Grow up, bashers. "

    Gene wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:22 AM:

    " Sarah Palin is a Great American! I agree with Dynahog's comment....the media is still out to get her. They can't bring her down on her accomplishments, so like little children having a tantrum, they try to make her look ridiculous and irrevelant. Millions of people are grateful to have gotten to know her and I hope to see her more on the national scene in the future. And I hope this paper is fair & balanced, unlike the other newspapers in your state. I'm new to this site, so we'll see. "

    Yikes wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:58 AM:

    " One turkey sparing another .. how noble. "

    Dynahog wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:18 AM:

    " The media is still out to get Sarah Palin. This interview happened apparently at the same turkey farm where one was officially pardoned.

    The turkey being killed is for another customer. The cameraman intentionally kept filming. [graphic video on YouTube showing a turkey being killed]]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-kjM1asH-8&fmt=18 "

    What a twit wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " More great press...http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/20/sarah-palin-holds-news-co_n_145375.html "

    rich wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:40 AM:

    " Whitehouse aspirations still, never happen. Sarah is the biggest turkey of all. Oh, by the way, who were Todd's buddies who built that house on Lake Lucille? Why did SP do away with permitting requirement? Hmmmm. "

    Happy wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:34 AM:

    " I'm glad that you are back in Alaska where you belong. Who cares about the wardrobe I know that you did not want it. You can not make a silk purse out of sows ear. "

    Oops wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:15 AM:

    " Looks like a new scarf Sarah! "

    Summer C. wrote on Nov 21, 2008 4:07 AM:

    " Its great to see Sarah back home doing the things that she has been known for. She makes one proud to be an Alaskan, and we are lucky to have her all to ourselves. Happy Thanksgiving Sarah and family "

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