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.
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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:
Spanklestotojptpjpjptpspankles wrote on Dec 4, 2008 11:53 AM:
To JP wrote on Dec 2, 2008 8:19 PM:
jp to to jp wrote on Dec 1, 2008 7:32 PM:
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:
To Norma J wrote on Nov 28, 2008 5:12 PM:
NormaJ wrote on Nov 28, 2008 1:35 PM:
The TurkeySlayer wrote on Nov 27, 2008 7:05 PM:
Gary wrote on Nov 27, 2008 6:39 PM:
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:
Eric wrote on Nov 26, 2008 4:15 PM:
Eric wrote on Nov 26, 2008 4:06 PM:
go4it wrote on Nov 26, 2008 9:27 AM:
jp to go4it wrote on Nov 25, 2008 10:22 PM:
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:
go4it wrote on Nov 25, 2008 4:31 PM:
Rex in Wasilla wrote on Nov 25, 2008 2:05 PM:
Obama is OUR Presidnt wrote on Nov 25, 2008 8:33 AM:
To a real intelligent ak woman wrote on Nov 25, 2008 7:45 AM:
Rex in Wasilla wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:17 AM:
jp to dont mess with texas wrote on Nov 24, 2008 8:57 PM:
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:
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:
Obama is OUR President wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:16 PM:
Obama is OUR President wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:13 PM:
spankles wrote on Nov 24, 2008 2:17 AM:
Rex in Wasila wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:56 AM:
mary D wrote on Nov 23, 2008 8:42 PM:
JK wrote on Nov 23, 2008 7:16 PM:
Holy Cow wrote on Nov 23, 2008 2:50 PM:
Oops wrote on Nov 23, 2008 1:54 PM:
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 Ak woman wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:59 PM:
To Sylvia wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:36 PM:
a real intelligent ak woman wrote on Nov 22, 2008 3:31 PM:
Oops wrote on Nov 22, 2008 2:47 PM:
karen wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:13 PM:
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:
Sylvia wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:23 AM:
Ben C wrote on Nov 22, 2008 9:59 AM:
Forget Palin wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 AM:
Hate to live in Wasilla wrote on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 AM:
Joe wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:10 AM:
Oops wrote on Nov 22, 2008 5:35 AM:
terri in ohio wrote on Nov 22, 2008 5:23 AM:
AnnieAk wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:40 AM:
MARYANN wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:11 AM:
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:
Charlie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:21 PM:
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:
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:
To Annie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:50 PM:
linda wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:32 PM:
jp wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:31 PM:
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:
Gobble wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:06 PM:
Kojiro wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:00 PM:
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:
DanB wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:22 PM:
akpetmom wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:54 PM:
AnnieAk wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:53 PM:
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:
Jerry from Alaska wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:40 PM:
AK Voter wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:27 PM:
Missouri Bea wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:20 PM:
peg wrote on Nov 21, 2008 7:10 PM:
JLOMBARDO wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:57 PM:
GO PALIN...REALLY...YOU GO GIRL! "
you betcha wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:37 PM:
Dont Mess With Texas wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:36 PM:
"I see dumb Palin's everywhere and they don't even know they're dumb." "
coldH2Owi wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:59 PM:
Meadow_Lakes Madman wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:33 PM:
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:
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:
Irma in Georgia wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:16 PM:
Oops wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:02 PM:
Bonnie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 2:42 PM:
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:
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:
Local View wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:26 PM:
Rene wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:33 PM:
LUCKY wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:33 PM:
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:
Chris wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:21 PM:
dougl7439 wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:54 AM:
Patrick S. - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:11 AM:
Gene wrote on Nov 21, 2008 10:22 AM:
Yikes wrote on Nov 21, 2008 9:58 AM:
Dynahog wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:18 AM:
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:
rich wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:40 AM:
Happy wrote on Nov 21, 2008 6:34 AM:
Oops wrote on Nov 21, 2008 5:15 AM:
Summer C. wrote on Nov 21, 2008 4:07 AM: