NEWS BULLETIN: Obama Pardons White House Turkey

Posted by JOE GANDELMAN, Editor-In-Chief in Economy, Politics, Society, War.
Nov 25th, 2009 | 7 responses

This just in via AP: President Barack Obama has pardoned the White House turkey.

No, not the one who has been in charge of designing White House strategy and tactics in getting health care reform through Congress, but a turkey who is a real birdbrain.

Here’s the complete ceremony, including Obama’s extensive remarks on this vital matter:

7 Responses to “NEWS BULLETIN: Obama Pardons White House Turkey”

1. Father_Time says:

   November 25, 2009 at 4:16 pm

   This turkey has escaped justice today, but I swear by the gods that it's kind shall pay tomorrow!
2. DaGoat says:

   November 25, 2009 at 4:22 pm

   I would have favored a military tribunal.
3. kathykattenburg says:

   November 25, 2009 at 5:38 pm

   That large chicken is a mighty lucky bird.
4. Changes for Health Care | Total Personal Health Care says:

   November 26, 2009 at 3:01 am

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5. DLS says:

   November 26, 2009 at 2:05 am

   Was the turkey's owner a big Democratic contributor?

   Isn't it a good thing that the turkey's name wasn't “Hope” or “Change”?
6. DLS says:

   November 26, 2009 at 2:06 am

   “I would have favored a military tribunal.”

   The ABA, the ACLU, and PETA would object.
7. StockBoySF says:

   November 26, 2009 at 2:47 am

   No other turkeys being slaughtered in the background?