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As God as my witness…I thought turkeys could fly!

I find it funny that all liberals can do is take jabs at this woman. So disrespectful, just as they took shots at W Bush his whole term. I am a conservative, but am willing to see what he has to offer and refuse to stoop to the levels that liberals did with Bush. Pathetic!

Something I noticed in the full broadcast of Sarah Palin's latest politically tone deaf blunder : the pardoned (yeah, right) turkey was too 'dirty' for Ms Palin to touch it, and she 'squeeed' away from it as fast as possible. Is this the same Sarah Palin who bragged about field dressing a moose?

I swear, this woman is a walking SNL sketch.

She should try stand up comedy next time.

(In her defense, Sarah might have been trying to keep her 'on loan from the GOP' clothing clean.)

I thought of WKRP in Cincinnati when Les Nessman threw the turkeys out of the plane. This is just another sit-com scene that will last for a long time until someone takes it offline. She wants publicity and she's getting it. Palin reminds me of that traffic accident where you don't want to look, but look anyway.

Where was the "Mission Accomplished" banner?

Too funny.

Nobody is upset that someone is killing a turkey for Thanksgiving. That is, after all, how they end up on the dinner table. It is absolutely hilarious and so completely in keeping with her brainless persona that she is busy pardoning the poor bird while he is busy being butchered. This bimbo is so clueless, can't believe anyone supported her VP bid! This story is so funny – it's almost too funny to be believed. Any chance the whole thing was photoshopped by one of the many Palin detractors? She has said a lot of disjointed and senseless things while being shown to be a complete idiot, this is almost like an SNL skit taking her over the top!

the worlds longest train wreck!
she reminds me of bush when he was first elected.(or selected)
she continues to say and do the stupidest things!
it not that shes news worthy, its that shes entertaining!
love her or hate her, she makes people laugh!
she makes me laugh, and i love to hate her!
i hope she stays around for longer.
she cant do any harm to us anymore; unless your one of those poor
ALASKANTS!

NOTED POST "Another Sick Blog…. 98% of America Eat's Meat… But they pick on Sarah Paling, while they their "Ham Samwich"…

Well now got to ask, is that ham with or without lipstick???

Yes, people… We need to eat meat and we eat meat. We also adore children, but we really do not need to see in the news the process of making them. Like we all understand the natural needs (uhm, i mean, after the turkey dinner…), but we'd find it disgusting to be shown here, even it is really natural and every one does it. My point is, there are some things which are better leave alone when you make the talk in front of the camera, especially if you've just got your extra low ratings after dirty political games. Why wouldn't she make the press blah-blah somewhere else, with a bit more appropriate background, with some nicer looking guy? If you are in politics, you must think at least a little bit
about your image, especially if you are a woman and the mother of five. How unfortunately for you, Sarah.

And how is this any different to how the White House does photo ops with their "live" turkey before Thanksgiving ??

Maybe the only difference is that the White House's turkey is brushed down for the photo op.

If the governor of Michigan did the exact same thing, it wouldn't be worth a place on the CNN Ticker. It isn't worth it for the governor of Alaska, either. Get a different fixation, CNN, please.

i think it is time for us all to start acting like adults.

she is an american like all of us, even if her views are different and foreign to most of us.

she fought to become our next vice president and she lost. she is still a govenor and be respected as such.

but if you are going to start doing national coverage of govenors, how about taking a look at the bachelor governor Charlie Crist…. i think there is a better story there

but seriously this is not CNN worthy, imo, i do not care about Govenor Sarah Palins Thanksgiving duties. Thanks but No Thanks.

this proves dumbocrats care more about turkeys especially all the clintonistas that barry obama has appointed to change back to bubbas idea of change

…she is such an idiot…

Once again she needs someone trained to translate from Sarah into English.

What was she trying to say???

This from the mouth of someone with a degree in journalism!

How did this ignorant woman become governor? Admittedly, most people I've know who went to Alaska were 'lower 48′ misfits who just didn't like the conformity and rules down here. Now though, I question their political judgement as well.

imagine a bush-palin ticket…

dumb and dumber

what a pair of idiots

IF YOU ALL HATE HER SO MUCH WHY DO YOU INSIST ON KEEPING HER IN THE NEWS WITH YOUR COMMENTS. LOOKS LIKE YOU MIGHT BE JUST A BIT AFRAID OF HER. THIS STORY IS SO STUPID AND ALL THE HATEUL PEOPLE ON HERE ARE JUST AS STUPID.

This just shows what a media hound she is, she can't stand to not be in the news LMAO

Ask any Alaskan, Sarah never used to dress like that when she was out and about before in AK, now she's got to get all 'dressed up'. She's changed a heck of a lot since the campaign, you betcha she has

the fact that the turkey got killed on camera behind her is NOt the point idiots!

it is the fact, much like her knowledge of Africa being a "country and not a continent" she is unaware of reality even when it occurs right beside her!

like most of the radical religious right they do not understand, or WANT, to understand the baisics of reality that is why they blissfully attack science even as science works to save their lives.. idiots one and all

isn't it about time to get Gov Palin OUT of the national news? She is past being newsworthy for every little thing she does. and this was a real turkey of a story anyway. We should get to the real business of what's going on like, how in the heck is this "Joe the Plumber" guy getting a 1/2 million dollar book deal and what did he do to deserve it??

This lady is to stupid to realize just how stupid she is. Idiot.

At least her kids go to public school like the rest of our children since we can not afford 30K a year private schools for our children, HA Obama same stuff different day.

If Sarah Palin was elected VP it would've been the same thing as electing for Paris Hilton. Glad that didn't happen.

I don't know which is worse…seeing a turkey die, or having to listen to Sarah Palin talk.

A lot can change in two and a half weeks…

The GOP can like her if they want but she's just not qualified for any public office. She's uneducated, uninformed, frivolous, corrupt and is not a team player. All beauty pageant poise and no substance. Is she deaf? She ignored the murderous chants at her rallies and she pretends to not hear the cries of the unlucky turkey.

C'mon Palin Bashers, how do you think that tasty turkey gets to your Thanksgiving table. It just proves how really lucky that turkey was to be pardoned by her. At least it's not gonna be eaten by a bunch of hypocrites, like the ones that wrote in to bash her – GET OVER IT !

Tired!!!!

Go away please!

"Let them eat cake!, I mean Turkey!"

I have no idea why this even get this much coverage whlie there are other serious issues facing this country and the world. I am from Africa and this is not big news for me we used to kill goats, sheeps, chickens, cows and oxen during holidays. Turkeys are not fruits that we harvest form trees come on people you should know how meat gets on the table.

zuma

The media is the one that's making this funny. They could have interviewed her somwhere else. Give us responsible media please.

Being a journalism major and having experience dealing with state and local media at least (I don't count national media – total disaster), you'd think she could avoid this rather spectacular gaffe!

I can honestly say… I'm ashamed of the comments made by these people who think that this forum is for trashing people no matter who it is. I can only imagine the IQ of 98 per cent of them.

The wrong turkey got put in the shredder…

And on the 9th day Long Cat said 'OMG LOL"

I'll say it again, and maybe this time you'll include it. Sarah Palin is the Tonya Harding of the 2008 Political Olympics.

CNN, did you ask her if any of the studios signed her up to host late night shows???

Joe Momma-
shouldn't you be out shooting your dinner?

She IS a Turkey! Don't know why she was EVER on ANY presidential ticket.

There she was.. blabing on and on…She is so self obsorbed, she didn't even notice the turkey in the background. Can you imagine how loud that bird must have swaked!!

It's unbelievable that so many people thought she was ready for the presidency.

This will make the right wing feel better for ther loss… What the heck?!!!

why do my comment always need to await moderation? Im not the only one thinking palin is a boob

It's just a matter of time before we see this woman in a nude magazine. I think there are loose screws in Sarah Palin. I declared that this idiot and John McCain were the early thanksgiving turkies after loosing the elections.Sarah Palin did that interview on the farm to get a free turkey. Someone please investigate this scumbag now.This is how she operates all over Alaska taking a page out of Ted Stevens criminal book.

CNN haven't you done enough? You and MSM already helped Obama win. Its time to leave Gov. Palin alone. You sexist pigs!

palin is just plain stupid

I guess it is the cluelessness that gets me, not the fact of turkey-killing, for which we can be grateful if we are not vegetarians. I mean, thank God someone else wants to do such a messy job. I grew up in a place where I witnessed the demise of many a turkey, one of which my family was given to eat by the farmer who did it, our landlord. It was a precious lesson in reality to live in that place when I was 5-6 years old, and I sent my children to farm summer camp so they could have a sense of everything required of that life.

But the dumb turkey pardoning – it sounds about as silly as many of the English customs around the monarchy, and I wonder if it doesn't derive from it. Perhaps it is even older. The ruler is important because he can spare life or take it. Sarah Palin understands that – it the monopoly of rulers, and it is why something like abortion would not be permitted in her realm. Sending troops to war, executing prisoners, bombing cities — all very well if the ruler is doing it. Not okay for the commoners.

I am already happier with a "ruler" who gets it that his rule is temporary, that he is actually a commoner who will return to relative powerlessness, and that he must therefore try to conduct himself for the greater good. But then Tony Blair, Bush's "poodle", was a liberal, educated Labour guy the way Obama is a Dem. I do hope Obama is much, much smarter. He will certainly be more powerful.

Sarah Palin is not going to be a presidential contender ever.

This is turning into a(n) (un)Reality Show. Maybe we could call it "The GOP's Next Vice-presidential Candidate". Come on CNN, let it go!

I certainly would never vote for her, but reporting on her in this manner it just going too far – its hateful and cruel.

Enough already !!! I come here for news not high-school nastiness …

Turkeys are suppose to be dumb (don't know if it is true or not) but I know for sure – Palin is dumb!
She still loves to hear herself go on and on and on and on….oh her voice just grates on me and having to listen to her grammar. You know she is dumb when she doesn't even know people are laughing at her!

Turkey life does not equal unborn baby life. Humans are more important than animals. How did this article turn into a slant on pro-life Americans. Weird.

Uh…. Tina? Tina Fey?? Could you come back to work for awhile Saturday? We need you for another skit. C'mon…. PLEASE…. just ONE MORE TIME? We'll pay double the union scale… all you need to do is stuff a toy turkey down a meat grinder to get a few laughs.

Lorne Michaels, SNL

She sees Russia from her home, how could she miss this one ???

The ignorance in these comments is astounding.

The point is not about turkeys and how they are killed.

The point is that the incident of pardonning the turkey and subsequent interview were a political stunt and photo opportunity for Palin. Though they told her what was going on in the background, she saw no problem with it.

By deciding to do a photo op to get her face in the news, Palin ignorantly sees no problem with pardonning one turkey while others are slaughtered behind her – poor judgment. It's known as delicious irony.

who needs saturday night live when we have Palin?

I'll have to say Palin is innocent on this one. Irony though … actually more like funny.

this is like a reality TV show "Flava of the Turkey"

Animals are not safe around her !!!!

Was the burberry scarf part of the infamous clothing purchase?

Sarah Palin, if you enjoy or don't mind this kind of stuff (turkey beheadings, killing moose, shooting wolves, etc), well, it's your right. I just don't wanna see it on national TV. Feel free to post it on youtube. this kind of "gross" home videos are always in demand by some people. Otherwise, Happy Thanksgiving!

She is a complete moron.

hey Steve … any woman on this planet that can read and has picked up a magazine in the last 10 years knows what a Burberry scarf is.

Another Sick Blog…. 98% of America Eat's Meat… But they pick on Sarah Paling, while they their "Ham Samwich"….

These lady is a joke, she excels in ignorance,mediocrity and stupidy, come on Alaskans you are better than this. Let her talk of teen pregnancies, teen school dropouts, and children with special needs.
I will send her a map so that she knows that Africa is a continent and that she cannot possibly see Entire Russia from her house.
We have had enough of these comedy, Alaskans please recall your governor, get even an eight grader to govern she might know more geography than this Moose- killing -Tina FAY

I am tired of hearing about Sarah Palin, She is just too Redneck for my taste with all her talk about going out and shooting Moose and Wolfs from Choppers. I am tired of it and now have her standing in front of a place where they slaughter Turkeys is just to much… This woman has gotten her 15 minutes of fame, now go back to Alaska and leave this Wacko lady alone.. If this is the Best the Republicans can come up with for 2012, it should be a no brainier as to the Democrats winning again in a land slide decission. Did anyone watch Boston Legal 2 weeks ago when an employee was fired for voting for McCain from her job. I laughed for 10 minutes that finally someone said it like it is. I didn't laugh that McCain didn't get the vote but the person voted for Palin because she was pretty, and wanted a woman in the White House so her boss fired her. Dumb Dumb Dumb…

You want to guess why the most qualified Americans would never think of running for public office. You have to have more ego than brains because an intelligent person wouldn't put themself through this.

everytime I see her that's all I can think is "ugh" people forget that she's ACTUALLY A US POLITICIAN…the fact that she is is a slap in the face to every respectable american

Sorry folks but she is funny, she knew walking in how the game is played and you do not quite "Cold turkey". The neo's have got to get over covering for her for her every time someone ruffles their feathers. S he simply was not qualified, and when she ran laid egg after egg in her interviews. She probably never will be much more then some hen that got 15 minutes of fame, unless her flock is so foolish as to make her TIC Turkey in Charge.. She simply proves it time after time one not be a wild turkey to fly off in eractiv manner, more so when interviewed. She got the job based on some spin on oil and turkey do not mix. This thing was simply another Fowl up, by her. She ran for office, so is public target and no closed season on her. This interview simply goes with the turf or even the permafrost as had she had to buy the publicity, she'd have found it would be more then "chicken feed" ot pay for it. .. So be careful of what you say, she lives not to far from Santa's home, and could probably turkey trot right up there and bad mouth you, In closing Gobble Gobble Gobble, for now she is the national bird.. of humor. . .

Have we not experienced enough wasted time and space devoted to this idiot woman? Everytime she opens her mouth or gives the beauty queen wave she makes women look stupid. Let it go!!!
Focus on real issues that are important.

Ok, I cannot stand this magpie. The camera man told her what was behind her, and she didn't care. This is nothing to her SHE CAN FIELD DRESS A MOOSE for heavens sake, BUT this story is NOT newsworthy . PLEASE CNN no more Palin on silly stuff. I can even do without the not so sily stuff too.

I still like turkey, and i still don't like Sarah Palin

She does everything wrong.

Love the comment about sarah slaughtering the English language. So true!

Each state is different. Alaska is a different culture. Leave Palin alone. Critics are just jealous of her looks and physique.

I honesty wish she'd just fall off the face of the earth, but her lack of awareness and tack in this instance is just a reminder of how HAPPY I am that this woman is very, very far away from the White House. What an idiot.

Dick Cavett perfectly described Sara Palin's poor grasp of diction, "She speaks like someone with no first language".

What's new that Palin is clueless to what is going on around her. Can you imagine the flunkies that would be part of the transition team if the losers somehow won the election. We have a new President worthy of the office, our nation understood the importance of a White House that has an academic, intellectual, and emotion powerhouse. We could have two academic failures who were willing to continue claims that Iraq was worthy of American blood…and money. We see the Treasury printing more pale green backs, but American blood has got to stay in the circulatory system to succeed. Arizona…do yourselves a favor, and flush McCain, he isn't worthy of the office.

Yes we all know where food comes from. We also know how babies are born but they don't show that on national TV. The reason why is because there are things that are inapporiate to show even though the reality is that these things happen. The word everyone is lookking for here is called judgement.

Go Sarah, Wish you got elected.

People need to grow up. The liberal media strikes again! give us a break! how about some real journalism?

Boy can she talk… it's a lot more refreshing to here her now that she's just representing Alaska again and no longer haunting my dreams as a potential VP.

But I'll say it, good interview. I was entertained and I see nothing wrong with that background. If you can't watch it die, don't eat it.

This is just… Funny

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, GACK !!!!!!!!!!
Another tragic end to an otherwise boring interview.

Unaware my butt! She knew what she was doing and that was deliberately trying to provoke the animal rights crowd and pander to her right-wing nut cases. That woman is trailer trash and quite sick.

Which is worse: (1)Palin talking while a turkey (of which or whom she may or may not have been aware) was being decapitated behind her; or (2) the decision of the press not only to include the turkey in the video angle used, but also to air the video and then inviting bloggers to somehow use the 'head chop' shot as use, in a subtle, backhanded way, for fodder for again casting an unfavorable light upon the Governor of Alaska? Quite frankly, the whole thing is just simply childish!

Don't they usually pardon the turkey some place else other than the slaughter house? I am sure this will hit the SNL list on Saturday!

Not everyone like Tofurkey.
Palin may have a hands-on demo showing us how to de-skin a moose on "Bizarre Food w/ Palin" very soon!

Palin haters have their panties all bunched up…again. Its good to know a potential CINC understands the natural AND man-made brutality in this world. Life isn't all white wine and lattes. Most liberals couldn't last a week outside of their urban enclaves where undocumented workers clean their toilets, cook their meals, and pick up their dog doo. I was a once proud liberal Democrat. Pelosi, Reid, and Teddy K. showed me the error of my ways. I've evolved into a strong, firm libertarian. Thank God, Barack is showing his true self and you liberal pantywaists are all a twitter. He's earned my vote in 2012 even before he's inaugurated for his first term. At least liberals fun to laugh at, especially when they're so full of themselves.

Can both the tv people and her staff be so stupid as to not watch what was going on in the background?

Jeebus. When is this woman's 15 minutes going to be up?

Talk about a photo op going awry. What an idiot. Just when I thought Sarah Palin couldn't top her previous darwin moment, she magically redeems herself with another. Grand standing at it's finest.

Just go the hell away already. Like another poster said, at least she wasn't shooting from the helicopter.

Palin just wasnt getting in the news – the liberal news that is because no one watches fair and balanced unless you are a repub. So she goes for this photo op with something that she knows will get on cnn and such. She is a PATHETIC person. And i dont care if turkeys are being killed before thanksgiving, duh does someone think we only eat turkeys that have died from natural causes?

Go Away Klondike Barbie

The video was deliberately set. The view was the cameraman's discression and deliverately squared the shot for the background. Just another media stunt. Don't eat turkey anyone. Especially if you can't handle the truth about where they come from. For those in touch with reality; enjoy.

Palin is palling with turkeys. Bush is a turkey. Are either news? No.

Now SNL won't have to reenact the skit this weekend – THIS IS HILARIOUS! Even moreso because she's unaware that it's going on while the "executor" tries hard to hear the interview – LOL!

She can't win for losing!

Come on – I can't believe that made the news. And the media is making this Palins fault also.
If this doesn't scream bias, I don't know what does. It was the journalists fault for shooting that particular angle, not Palins.

This lady is to stupid to even realize she's an idiot.

I wouldn't vote for Palin for any office. However, I feel she has been treated badly by the McCain campaign and the media. Millions of us will eat turkey on Thursday and not one of us really thinks our bounty died of old age.

This woman's ignorance has no limits!

LOL this woman is a disaster

And she calls herself a "pro-lifer?" She's a pro-loser.

YAY!!! SARAH!!!

MAYBE Palin was there to give some peace to the bird…dying isn't too bad when you don't have to listen to that shrilly voice.

Me thinks the turkey is in a happy place away from palin.

I didn't want to read about what Sarah Palin was doing while running for VP, I have even less interest in her now.

Give it a rest!

how is this news?

I honestly cannot believe the GOP nearly put her in the #2 spot…unless they now claim it was for the #2 as in poo….

Those calling Palin unaware would not last a heartbeat in a television interview, where rule 1 is keep your eyes on the camera. Just evidence of Palin's experience. The camera crew has, no doubt, been fired. The guy who killed the turkey (and was was only "unaware" person present) has, no doubt, been fired.

Turkeys will be killed in huge numbers until January. All that is being mocked in this article is a busy and uniquely American industry that supports many American families and brings millions of American families together every year.

Sarah's words are just so full of weapons-grade stupid.

She is just an airhead. Since she is in politics, she should have considered the thoughts and feelings of other people concerning animals. She could have picked a better spot to have the interview. Yes, we do eat turkeys for Thanksgiving but we do not want to see how it gets to the table. She can forget about 2012 because everytime she gets infront of a camera, she looks more idiotic.

aninformedliberal – So if you don't see the blood, does it mean it's not there? I don't understand your logic.

I have plenty of meat-loving anti vegetarian friends and family(ok well they are not really friends). My take on things if you understand the meat industry and are find with it and want to continue eating meat then I don't have a problem with that. It's the people who stuff there faces with Turkey on thanksgiving then can't watch how they are killed or how they live. It's a fundamental flaw in thinking that goes WELL beyond what you eat.

Alaska should be ashamed.

Idiots.

Come on, folks… it's not about the liberals or conservatives, the red or blue, Dems or GOP… It's about the irony of the situation.

Gotta admit, it's kinda funny, no matter who was pardoning one turkey while the other was getting axed just feet away! Oops!

It amuses me that people say she is not news, yet there are over 500 comments on this story. Evidently, people are interested. i admit looking at it myslef out of curiosity, even though, I too, am sick of her and wish we didn't hear about her any more.

Don't blame CNN – it is obvious from the posts that she IS news. We need to quit reading the stories if we REALLY aren't internested.

She pardoned Scooter Libby? I thought only the president- oh, I see. Man, she and Quayle should have a baby.

You know why she wouldn't release her medical records? We'd find out she has no heart. This woman is abominable, atrocious, disgusting, callous, wretched, inhumane, barbaric, grotesque… just plan evil.

That turkey will taste great on Thanksgiving. So all of you who are complaining about how horrible it is, just remember that things like that happen every day so you can have food on your plate. It's not a big deal, you just finally have to see what goes into getting your dinner. Maybe Obama can hide you from the harsh realities of life by giving you a socialist state where everything is provided for you and you never have to kill your food yourself.

I'm an Obama supporter and I think this story is ridiculous. Who's idea is this of news????? Get real people. We have a lot more to be concerned with in this country than SP having a conference with a turkey being slaughtered in the background. So what! You have to kill them in order to eat them!

Priceless! Get ready for a Tina Fey sketch on SNL this weekend!

Sick and stupid!

I wish she goes a way, no more Sarah Palin please!!!

Could we PLEASE stop giving this woman attention and go back to normalcy? We haven't had it for over a decade since before Monica, before Newt Gingrich. Can't we go back to the good old days of 1993?

Just because most of you carnivores want to believe that meat comes to your table in some sterile, nice-to-the-animal way, doesn't make Sarah an idiot or an airhead. She is in Alaska, a state where more of the people are in touch with where their meat comes from. Many of them still do their own butchering and are not bothered by seeing it on the news. So give it a rest, you meat-eating hypocrites from the left. This is reality TV and reality life. Just try eating that turkey on T'day without remembering this video. LOL.

That Burberry scarf she is wearing doesn't look like it came from a thrift store.

Can not Governor Palin learn to speak the English Language properly?

Palin is a stupid wench. Just like many Americans who supported her.

This woman cannot even complete a grammatically correct sentence! As far as the bird is concerned, I'm surprised she didn't whip our her rifle and finish the bird off herself!

I love the way the American hating Palin appololgists blame liberals for Palins stupidity. She is a walking Saturday night live skit…Pointing out facts is not attacking someone. ….. Ill bet ratings will be high this weekend after seeing this interview.

Get over yourself people….The media is following Palin around like groupies around a celebrity. Get over yourself people, are you so dumb as to think turkeys commit suicide to become the main course every Thanksgiving? Get over your self people. I'll keep my guns, I'll keep my money, I'll keep my freedom. YOU can keep the change.

I'm enjoying the PETA nutcases on this, it is fantastic. I'll break a kitten's neck with my bare hands tonight when I get home just for you guys!! lmao

It doesn't really suprise me she wasn't phased. I consider myself a liberal but people on both sides who thinks this is disgusting…..how do you think you get your turkey for thanksgiving….do you think it lives a full happy life and is then pet'd to death? C'mon people, get a clue. If you are complaining about this then you are and idiot for not knowing what happens to your precisu t-day turkey. This is mild in comparison to what happens at large processing facilities, it gets much worse.

I am a vegetarian and won't be eating a Turkey on thanksgiving so all this did for me was reconfirm how I have felt about Palin since day one. She is EVERYTHING wrong with America….there…I said it. Happy Thanksgiving!

Enough of this already….by the way where is Obama during the start of the Depression here…..maybe Bush caused it, but does not look like Obama is ready to take charge does it? Keep hiding Big O….just like the Repubs, no different…..just owned by different groups……

I find this pretty funny. Beyond that, it's a stupid story, suitable for FARK

Can it get any worse for this woman? It needs to stop. She needs to stop. Her 15 minutes were over several weeks ago. She needs to just get on with her life and go eat turkey. Maybe the one slaughtered over her shoulder w a s her turkey!!!! Ms. Palin I think your turkey is ready for you now…

Palin was informed what was going on behind her.She said it was ok.She looked at the turkey and said "gotcha for Thanksgiving".

Sarah, please don't go away.
You can not make this stuff up!!
She is the funniest thing since Groucho Marx ,

FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE THAT TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although the PE is too careful to let it happen, imagine if Obama had done the same thing. Limbaugh, Hannity, and their minions would have been non-stop criticizing. Enough of the bizarre Palin stories, please.

Palin has an IQ of 116. At that level, what can you expect? A genius she ain't.

Come on people, leave her alone. are you obcessed with her or something?

No i am not her supporter, but i have enough of her coverage.

Please please please!!!!!

Why CNN do you continue to try to smear Palin? If you are going to report on her then how about some positive balance?

Liberal hypocrites who did not support Palin. Here you had a chance to support a women who got where she is on her own merit and not on the coat tails of her husband. Such a shame because this is one well put togethor women. She just made a little too much sense and had too many "family values". Oh well, we've got a figurehead and a retread corpse who has been on the hill for 30 years. Nice job folks.

Well I think the turkey you see in the background is Obama!! LOL

It looks like two turkeys were spared.

How sad that this is "news". Leave her alone.

Did you hear? Palin eats babies. Uncooked and still alive. And she jay-walks too. And probably says the occasional swear word. I bet she even cuts those tags off mattresses.

This just in to the CNN newscenter in Atlanta: Media hates Republicans. Pictures at 11…

Sara Palin is a low form of human life.She is disguisting and totally a WASTE OF LIFE!!!!!Send this moronic stone age creature to another country.Maybe Putin needs a house maid.

Isn't this media facination with Palin getting just a little Paris Hiltonish? We hear 10 times more about the losing VP candidate than the winner….um who was that again?

This isn't upsetting to me, it is just wildly humorous and ironic to no end. She's essentially doing a photo-op and it ends up entirely contrary to the original intention. It looked more like an SNL skit than anything. The worker looking over is making a face like "Is she seriously doing an interview pardoning a turkey in front of the machines?" It's like she is completely oblivious to everything when she gets in front of a camera. Sarah is priceless. Bless her heart.

Why does she get so much interest? It's because people love to hate her. It's just fun. She's so preposterous yet so self-righteous, so garbled and inarticulate yet so confident. So Christian yet so sneaky, illicit and hateful. So ambitious yet so undereducated. So outrageously idiotic yet so popular with a certain segment, which is becoming increasingly marginalized. I think that too contributes to the glee people feel in slamming her. Maybe, just maybe, we are finally coming out from under the right wing dark ages.

No one can make this stuff up. This woman is a nut.

People who wonder at the outcry don't realize that, while killing animals for food is one thing, glorifying the killing is just sick. Palin's "no worries" comment on this episode is not only sick (no surprise coming from someone who takes innocent lives while sitting comfortably in a helicopter) but also is a show of lack of good judgment (no surprise there either) I guess in the conservative right's mind, only fetuses count as lives.

Awe…. let's all pay attention to the beauty bozo – I mean turkey!!!
Yeah, she's just what America needed- another air headed hockey mom that can see 'Russia form Alaska' -lol

SHE IS A KOOK AND DUMBER THAN A BOX OF ROCKS.

I'm so sick of hearing about Sarah Palin. She is an idiot!! Enough already

Sarah Palin pardoning a turkey…that's hilarious.
She probably shot it with her AK-47 after the cameras were off.
You know those Republicans…all for life unless its animal life…in that case kill em all.

The situation is perfect – Palin is clueless, but wait, did she shoot the turkey herself?

At least that turkey is going to feed the hungry we all celebrate as a national holiday. Happy Thanksgiving

If you eat meat, how can you complain about this? I for one am glad one of these BS "feel good" turkey "pardon" stories has a shot of truth in it. If you buy meat, you're paying someone to slaughter an animal on your behalf, simple as that.

If that makes you squeamish or uncomfortable, consider not eating meat. I used to love the taste of meat, but realized I couldn't in good conscience pay someone else to do something I could never do with my own two hands: end the life of a sentient being. It wasn't that hard, and I'm totally happy with what I eat now! A peaceful Thanksgiving to you all.

That's a nice Burberry scarf she's wearing. I

For the people that keep bringing up the 57 states thing. You ARE aware that in the primary there WERE 57 contests. 52 in the states (Texas had a primary AND a caucus PLUS District of Columbia) plus: Americans abroad, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

In was a very unfortunate background for a news program. She was told it would be the background, asked if she wanted it changed, and she declined. Not her best choice and a bit insensitive.

Really how lame of a people are we not to know where our food comes from… its like telling your kids that babies come from storks….
which is nice but unreal

– OPEN YOUR EYES AMERICA stop blaming people for Life…
we can show people fighting a war but not this? sad….

1XChange – t's amazing that all of these liberals come out of the woodwork and attack anyone they can when the press is finally starting to report that Obama is already failing.

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bwa hahahahahahah, uuhhhh, your funny when you don't take your meds.

Sarah Palin is pro-death, not pro-life. Let's save Alaska by selling it back to Russia.

This is really news worthy? Really? It seems like you guys just can't get enough of reporting on anything and everything you can on Palin.

Where were you on the Zogby poll that showed that the majority of Obama voters didn't know BASIC facts about either candidate based on the BIASED broadcasting!!!!??!!!!

Maybe if you spent more time reporting NEWS instead of National Enquirer like stories, your viewers wouldn't be as dumb as rocks.

The majority didn't know that the Democrats controlled congress for the past 2 years, didn't know who Nancy Pelosi was and never heard of William Ayers!!! Incredible!!!!!!! But thank g0d they knew Palin had $150K in clothes provided to her by the RNC!

It's no wonder this economy is in shambles. This country is filled with idiots!!!!

That's good luck… In Haiti.

Hey! If you eat meat then I don't think anyone should say anything hypocritcal or negative. It's terrible that people want to ignore what it takes to put meat on the table to keep the human race fed.
I think that kind of thinking disrespects the animal.
Heck! I want to eat that FRESH turkey now!

Before eating the turkey, YOU NEED TO KILL IT! Hello… GET REAL! Why is the media so obsessed, or should I repeat Letterman's words, so "aroused" by Sarah Palin?

I hear so much about her that I might vote for her next time!

People have gotta eat.

What a piece of news! At least we have voted for change! Or so you thought! Not much change in these appointments being made. "Yes We Can" has turned into "Here we go again". Ha ha ha ha

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Great vocabulary, pal. One of those Obama "educated" people, are ya????????????????

Being a vegetarian I always get amused by meat-eaters' reaction to animal slaughter. The words hypocrites and self-delusion come to mind.

Hey Republicans! Do you mean that you are the only rednecks in the US? This is not a Democrat or republican story. This is a story about some bimbo who didn't make it (thank God) to the second highest position in the US and we should thank our lucky stars and whatever God you believe in that she didn't.
If you can get over the gore of the blood and the poor animal being killed listen to this idiot speak.

GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S
GOBBLE GOBBLE MF'S

WHERE HAS SHE BEEN WE ALL MISS HER. SHE IS GREAT

Ever read The Jungle? And you call seeing a turkey slaughtered on t.v
in the background bad? What do you think you're eating when you're eating eggs? the meat on your plate? people need to realize that this is reality and start getting over the fact that palin will be in charge of the state of Alaska not of the US (because most of you live nowhere near where she governs) and focus on more important things

Good interview. Get those turkeys!

Give it a break CNN, are you hard up for news? You cannot honestly believe that people are so naive that they think the turkey's actually show up in the grocery store all wrapped up. Any nature loving person would know that a freshly killed fowl is the best meat you can ever eat. Give up CNN your drive by media is starting to sicken me. Why don't you report on the Obama camp and their back peddling on the second comings abilities to solve all of America's problems!

What do you expect — from one turkey to another. Has Palin considered going on the comedy circuit?

that hurts.

Apparenty in jounalism school they did not teach her not to stand by the turkey slaughter table

Another fine example of the Media trying to manipulate the news. Everyone is missing the point of this interview – the NEWS CREW are the ones that set up this shoot, and picked this spot. They are the ones that have acted questionably – not Palin! Either they are complete morons for picking this location to shoot, or they are once again trying to deliberately make Sarah look bad. Shame on them, and shame on the public for not seeing where the fault lies in this event.

what a stupid non-story. she's like a toy the media can't put down. A top story? Really?

Why doesn't Palin just shut her mouth (nothing intelligent ever comes out anyway) and quietly fade into the permafrost. What a moron. She is an insult to intelligent women. 2012? Never!

SHE IS THE DEVIL!!!

I'm really sorry to tell everyone, but next week, you will all be eating a turkey that was killed! Ahhhh! No!!!

This is no big deal but isn't it funny how this woman can't seem to do anything right. What other politician would have been caught standing in front of a slaughtered turkey at a turkey pardoning? The only people who want her to stay in the spotlight are the late night comedians.

I wasn't a supporter of the republican ticket, but geez she's only human.

and why is this news?

who cares…..tell the reporter to get a new job.

CNN evidently forgot the election was over and abandoned their post-election balance for their knee jerk pre-election bash everything McCain/Palin policy. What a stupid story!!!! Do people think that the Turkey fairy deposits sliced turkey in the deli? The writing of the story tells us more about the author and CNN than it does about Palin.

sarah palin is a all american! but the liberals went for barb the walters!sarah gave one turkey a pardon and the rest like the one in the back ground is whats for dinner at thanksgiving. so enjoy your salad you peta lovers and vegans! the rest of us are eating turkey on thanksgiving! by the way a lot of us voted for sarah palin! me too!

Why is this considered news? Next CNN will have a front page story about alien babies born out of wedlock. This is a pathetic.

Wait… which one is the real Turkey?

thanks for ruining thanksgiving dinner.

The same idiots that are whining about the turkey will eat like pigs on Thanksgiving day. Get a life.

I'll bet the one she pardoned was actually GUILTY of something……

PLease… what an idiot. she keeps messing up!

This lady is dumb as dirt, the sad thing is that turkey is smarter than her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

of course we eat turkey. we just don't need to see how it happens.
DOH!

Please leave this woman's political career alone to die with the turkeys. She is the car wreck everybody stops on the highway to look at! Please keep going, you're backing up traffic!!! There are other things going on in the country other thatn Moose chili, $150K shopping sprees and pardoned turkeys!!!

I love Obama, and I'm SOOO glad this woman isn't close to the presidency, but seriously who cares. Our food gets slaughtered. If you don't like it become a vegetarian. However if you are a veg. sorry you had to see that, because I'm sure it was upsetting. She should have moved the interview, but life goes on….except for that turkey.

See you in 2012′—-remember Obama is only an "interim" president keeping the Oval Office neat and clean until you get there.

Why is the media wasting interviews with her? Why doesn't the media move on to something that is important. Sarah Palin is not educated enough to be in charge of anything. She can not speak english well enough to interview with my 5 year old grandson…..

She is old news and we are happy that she is gone.

Please leave this woman's political career alone to die with the turkeys. She is the car wreck everybody stops on the highway to look at! Please keep going, you're backing up traffic!!! There are other things going on in the country other thatn Moose chili, $150K shopping sprees and pardoned turkeys!!!

if she would kill a moose, she thinks nothing about a turkey

Please leave Sarah alone, already! & all you turkeys out there…..how DO you think you get the bird on the table at Thanksgiving….or are you all VEGANS??? Where is your true spirit of thankfulness now that we have a new President??? Same old negative garbage from all of you. Happy Thanlsgiving from an American.

Palin never ceases to amaze me …

Gov. Palin is completely unable to speak in complete and/or coherent sentences.

Could you take the turkey out and put her political career in there. LOL!!!!

I'm so sick of this woman and would like for her to disappear.

With everything that is going on I guess we need a good laugh. Thanks CNN. You once again proved the point we've all been saying.
The woman is clueless.

If you don't know where your food comes from, or you don't
have the audacity to care, you have no business eating it anyways.
How do you think that turkey will get on your table next thursday?

greatest story ever

It would appear that the real turkey got away unscathed.

This is kinda sick…I'm glad Im a vegan….nice burberry scarf though…it only cost the RCN $300.00 or more…must be a parting gift from them.

This story is SO STUPID! All of us meat eaters have to accept the fact that these animals do get slaughtered

To all you bashing Palin – what do you get if you give Palin a labotomy and drop her from the top of the ugly tree (making sure she hits every branch)? Answer: Hillary Clinton (note: it'll help if Todd loses his morals and becomes a skirt chaser).

How embarrasing for her. She should have led the camera & reporter away from that area. I don't like Sarah Palin nor did I vote for her but this can't make her happy. A lot different from the photo ops she had while on the campaign trail. I kind of feel for sorry for her. The Republicans totally used her. She has such blind ambition that she allowed herself to be used. It is sad actually. She needs to stay in Alaska with her own people and focus on governing that state instead of trying to "fit in with the Jones." In her circle I am sure she is tops – she needs to stay there and be happy doing so.

"It's nice to support a local business and just participate in something that isn't so heavy handed politics that invites criticism," Palin said during the interview. "Certainly will probably invite criticism for even doing this too, but at least it was fun."

Even if this bimbo had known that a turkey was being slaughtered behind her she would have NOT cared. This is a woman who supports killing wolves from helicopters and killing pups in theiri dens.
COULD WE PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE STOP HAVING TO READ ABOUT THIS PIECE OF TRASH ONCE AND FOR ALL. THERE ARE 50 STATES – ENOUGH OF THIS AIRHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!q

FAIL.

"Palin appeared unaware of what was going on directly behind her,"

Does this surprise anybody?

Palin seems unaware, period.

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Watch for FRENCH PRESIDENT SA

May-be he is arround for the hunting as promised———oh was that a p——
PALIN will be good in a comedy movie.

From tony
CANADA

Okay…. I don't like Sarah Palin because of her views and her politics but, this is stupid. Why does this imagery upset people when this most American’s will do anything they can to have one prepared for them during Thanksgiving and Christmas? People actually cry their eyes out if they can't afford to have one for the holidays. I think that we should recognize when we are being stupid.

Sarah Palin didn't slaughter the turkeys… she's just going to cook one in her oven… and so all of you bozos. I think that it is good when the country has an ah ha moment. Guess where our food comes from ding-a-lings?

it wasn't the fact that a turkey got slaugtered on camera that made this bad for her. IT WAS WHAT SHE WAS SAYING!! line after line of non-sequiters and stupidity.

OMG!!! I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants!!! She just keeps on opening her mouth and out comes the dumbest stuff you've ever heard!!! How did she get to be govenor of AK???? They must be growing "wacky weed" up there and smoking it, cause this can't be for real!

She continues to be her own parody. Who needs Tina Fey when we have the real thing.

where do you pansies think thanksgiving dinner comes from? those of you who aren't having tofurkey I mean.

Why is this a story?

Turkeys are for eating, not pardoning. OMG…I still love her!

That was a funny video. Sam the slaughterer seems to enjoy his work, often looking right at the camera while he snaps the heads off the turnkeys and bleeds them out (while he holds the thrashing body).

I think he enjoyed "Dissing" Governor Palin.

What on earth is she talking about???? "I am where I need to be or that" ??????????????????????

She is too strange for me. I'm glad she's not my mail person let along vice president.

Obama and his wife are boring. Sarah is interesting and real.

To 30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain…You are still as clueless as any of them that voted for Skin color and not intellect. What is relevant in this story is not actually what she said but where she is and what was going on behind her

We allknow that turkeys are killed so we can eat them! The problem people is that any sensible governor would know not to do an interview in front of a turkey slaughter. Children may be watching, plus who wants to see that bloody mess!

WHAT?!?! SARAH PALIN LIVES IN A STATE WHERE THEY KILL TURKEYS?!?! HYPOCRITE!!! LET'S ALL STIR SO THAT THIS WILL BECOME HEADLINE NEWS

This is just too funny, it made my Friday! Thank you Sarah Palin, gobble gobble!!

Excellent. That's what turkeys are for.

LOL, THIS IS HILLARIOUS. JOE THE TURKEY KILLER.

Let's just all give thanks on Thanksgiving that Palin is gone, back to the wilderness of the unknown. Maybe while she's there she can really read some newspapers, maybe watch the news shows, learn something about the world and please, learn the English language! How on earth did she graduate college?

Silly Sarah Strikes Again.

What a lack of common sense and political savvy. She was asked about the back ground activity and if it was OK. She said You Betcha.

Every day thank God that she is back in Alaska.

@ sg:

Upset, no. Laughing hysterically, YES!

Aw, kerri, you are adorable!!!

They already pulled it – cowards…not real journalists…and they won;t post this. I think we've reincarnated communist RUSSIA!

To sg and other Repubs who lost:

It seems like you are hating on the winners, who are tired of the losers being so negative! Get a life, move on to Alaska with your girl!

What a shock. A news shot cashing in on the anti-Palin bandwagon. It's not Palin's fault that the cameraman used an inappropriate angle.

geez…MSNBC must be desperate to keep Palin in the news. This was done at a small local farm in Wasilla with local press only there. MSNBC had to have gone through a lot of local affiliate footage to have found this. And Palin doesn't seem at all oblivious to what's going on, as she said they'd probably get criticism for it.

BTW….what's the big FN deal anyway? People in Alaska are used to seeing film like this everyday on TV. That way of killing turkeys is far more humane than the way my grandfather used to do it–and all us kids used to watch.

She is the definition of MORON. I can't believe she holds public office, let alone was almost the Vice President.

Haha! I, for one, am kind of glad that Alaska is finally receiving its due place in the national spotlight.

Hey, at least she's not shooting the turkey out of a helicopter.

To SteveF:

This is a news story covered by all major news sites. Check for yourself.

CNN won't pull this story. It's too funny!!!!

Why can't she speak with proper grammar? There is no period! Sentences continue endlessly and they are usually run away sentences. Why can't Republicans nominate someone who can speak proper English? Oh I see. they want someone who can relate to Joe the Liar!!! Ha ha ha… Anti-intellectuals; anti-elitists; sad…

Why is this dingbat still considered newsworthy?

I'd rather see Kato Kaelin back in the news. He at least had some entertainment value.

Give it a rest, CNN. There's a lot of more interesting news to report….with the emphasis on "news".

Next thing you know, we'll be hearing complaints that Sarah is sucking up more than her allotted amount of air. I wonder how the media feels about getting ratings by browbeating this lady repeatedly? It's also pretty pathetic that all of the people who dislike Sarah Palin are still disrespecting her. Their guy one-so lay off!

Seems all the Obama supporters are upset over this.

Liberals know how meat gets to the table. So don't get your blaze orange panties in a bunch, Republicans! And just because I eat meat doesn't mean I want to see the blood. I just wasn't brought up like that.

It was an unfortunate choice of background, and that was the journalist's fault, not hers.

I wonder what happened to the turkey she pardoned? My gut feeling is that this was a PR stunt and the critter was put right back in line for the ax. What else would they do with it? Buy it a parka and walk it around Wasilla?

Come on CNN. Let Sarah fade off into the Alaskan sunset. Who cares what she's doing or where she is? After the election, my hope was to never have to hear or look upon her again. Let her go back to the unknown person she was before someone shoved her down McCains throat.

Yes they do slaugter turkeys for eating but since I do not kill animals for sport I really would rather not see a grusome killing of any animal on TV weather I eat them or not. I eat pork and beef but I don't want to see them slaughtered on my TV screen, How sick.

Yes people – Turkeys are raised on farms and then they have to be slaughtered and cleaned before being packed in the pretty plastic wrapper and put in a freezer. The media is a pack of fools to make a big deal out of this. Anyone who's grown up on a farm or hunted on a regular basis would act somewhat casual about this. It's life – Eat or be eaten. Idiots!

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@ SteveF:

Get a grip. Just because someone knows what a Burberry scarf is does not mean they own one or are snobs. Pick up a magazine and you can tell exactly what is Burberry, they are pretty recognizable. I know what a Louie Vitton is and would never in my life own one.

Gosh, I sure am glad there are so many republicans out there letting me know where my Thanksgiving turkey comes from, otherwise I'd never have known! I never, ever would have thought that turkeys were actually alive before they plopped down on my table. Do they do that to chickens, too?

Next thing you know, you'll be telling me that steak comes from actual cows, or that bacon comes from real pigs! I'm so happy you were able to educate me on that, because I was beginning to wonder.

LOL

The sad thing is that you guys can't seem to master the irony of the situation, or the economy for that matter.

@Idiots Trying to dump on Obama using this story
"Oh yeah…when Obama eats turkeys, they are not killed. He just wills them onto his plate"

maybe – but he's certainly not dumb enough to be on national TV in front one actually being slaughtered!

How the heck does Obama have anything to do with Palin's Alaskan turkey slaughterfest?

I saw the interview on MSNBC last night – she is always reciting the same old same old – "beauty pageant answers" boy where is her hair and makeup people? LOL she sure does not look the same. This woman is one big ignoramus!

I was not a follower of Governor Palin during the presidential election. However, I cannot see what this has to do with anything. I mean really what difference does this make? So what if a turkey is being killed behind her. I mean really isn't there anything else going on in this wide world????? Sorry if I offend anyone…I just needed to get this off my brain.

I can't believe how many repugs here don't get the irony.

Gov.Palin bashing has become a sport of the main stream media.

It doesn't matter what Palin does; she will be atacked by the main stream media.

Gov.Palin said; "Certainly we'll probably invite criticism for even doing this, too" ; and she is right.

On the other hand ; Obama has a "love affair" with the main stream media and they will support and shield him.

She might as well have put her own head in that collander… it was more interesting than whatever that thing holding a take-out coffee was spewing!

OMG! You guys!! It's FREAKIN FUNNY and IRONIC, seeing as how she'd just PARDONED A TURKEY and now she's standing in front of a guy who's chopping the head off of turkey (seems THAT one didn't get a pardon! LOL!)

BUT IT'S FUNNY!!! Even Palin supporters should be able to see the irony of the situation!! If you can't, then you really need to get a life!

And for people who made a fuss of how she's such a horrible person that she kills all sorts of animals…. congratulations… you just read WAY too much into the whole thing (and I'm being sarcastic here!)

IT'S FREAKING FUNNY!!! LEAVE IT AT THAT!! CHUCKLE AT THE IRONY, AND MOVE ON!!!

Listen up people. GET OFF THIS WOMAN'S BACK! and that goes for the press too! We treat Alaska and the people there like they are from a foreign country. Alaska is part of the United States (for those of you who don't know geography, or take after Joe Biden and don't know U.S. History) Up in Alaska, people hunt for food to survive and feed their families, and for recreation. As for the way Sarah Palin talks, well I'm sure that is how they talk in Alaska. Criticizing her for how she lives and how she talks is completely unfair and cruel. I hope that none of you criticize someone just because they have an accent or a lifestyle different from yours. Sarah Palin deserves the same respect.
As for turkeys, I'm sure that some of you, if not all of you have heard of or went to a turkey farm to pick out a turkey for Thanksgiving. The people that work at these farms are just doing what everyone in the country is doing right now-provide for and support their families.

Yet another shining example of the intelligence of this woman. Imagine that half this country voted to have her but a heartattack away from the button…scary.

More fodder for SNL…

Slooooow news day – ehh CNN? Please spare us any more of Silly Sarah. Of course – in this case it is hard to tell which is the turkey and which is the story!!!

Hey! I think I see Russia behind that turkey!

Can't wait for SNL!

/epic facepalm

She's not too bright, that one.

Seriously who on God's green earth cares about this? It is suddenly news that Turkeys get slaughtered around Thanksgiving? Stop the presses, news flash, our crack reporter has uncovered incontrovertible evidence that people eat meat. CNN's new motto. "We're here so you don't have to read US magazine anymore."

Why didn't she just pardon a turkey at the capital? Whoever staged this event should probably start looking for another job. Might I suggest CEO of a major US corporation? Failing upwards has become the American way.

Give me a break all you Palin supporters. She is not a star or an icon!
Your workship and protection of her is pathetic. If you met her face to face she would not give you the time of day. Quit fantasizing about her and get a life! She is not like you, as much as you would like to think so! You know nothing about her but what the media has said and yet you protect her like…some religious relic or idol.

For all of the rational folks on this blog that make comments based on information from the media, magazines and newspapers. Know that the Palin folks are worshipers and thay will always claim that the media is biased and unfair, because their committment to this woman is based on FAITH only! She is second only to God right now. It would hurt to much for them to admitt that this woman is flawed!

Once a bimbo, always a bimbo!

"Palin is the future of the Republican party."

That sentence speaks volumes!

LOL! LOL!

How did they know which one was the turkey?!

What I can't believe is how many of you elitist snobs can recognize a Burberry scarf!! Sarah is still relevant. This story hit the top of CNN's story list. I think now it will be pulled, as they realize they are being critized for it.

This is what happens when people get too far removed from their food supply. Suddenly seeing how their food is prepared is in bad taste. If you can't handle seeing a turkey being killed then don't eat meat.

I am really disappointed with Grandma Palin. All this time, I thought that as a proud 'Merican she shot her own turkey up there in 'LASKA.

OK…for her and the folks of her community this is no biggy. Her choice to be interviewed at a local slaughterhouse is certainly that; her choice. However what I find interesting is that her perspective is seemingly so completely local. To go national eventually I would imagine she will have to make a few changes to get the majority of national votes. In the mean time we get to see her on her own and make our own choices about who we want to eventually lead our nation. Not to mention it might not be all that necessary to see how the food gets to our tables. It's an entirely different piece of media coverage -in my opinion.

Sarah Palin is the lead actress in the sequel to Clueless.

Its not about turkeys getting killed for Thanksgiving, its about the irony of a moron who is "pardoning" a turkey and then has a press conference while they are killing the birds in the background! Completely clueless, tasteless and dim witted – just like everything else she does! The only thing we did not hear was her hatred and attempts to divide the country spewing out of her mouth!

You people, How do you think animals die for us to eat. No one wants to think about it, yet yummy yummy, I am pretty sure the one she saved is on the table somewhere next week. THAT IS WHAT THERE FOR. TO EAT. my guess allot of you are the same ones that heard stuff on snl. and thought it to be fact. as for the Russia joke. everyone knows she cant see Russia from her house. Including her you idiots. The election is over. get on with your lives

who knows , what you are seeing , may be that is happening in Russia.

OMG! This isn't SNL people. This is real life, this was almost our VP. You just can't make this stuff up!

let me slit all of your throats and turn you upside down to drain you blood slowly. sound like a party??? kindness over killing .

To those that don't see the fun in watching this, let me spell it out as simple as possible.

1. The event was about pardoning a turkey.
2. Instead, the governor gets a backdrop of turkeys being killed.
3. Incongruity like that is the definition of irony. Irony is funny.

Kind of like the GOP!

How much you want to bet the shot was framed that way on purpose?

…i also know that people die…that does not mean i want to see the killing and suffering…tasteless on the governor's part…

She was as always way too busy enjoying being the center of attention and clueless to what she sounds like and acts like. She just likes to hear herself talk and it is HER FAULT not the photogs, the media or anyone else that she winds up being the laughing stock of the Republican party! She has done several interviews since the election. She just likes to be in the media. She is just way too stupid to understand that every time she opens her mouth, she opens herself up to more criticism! No one made her take the photos and chat with the media – this was HER decision. it was also HER decision not to consider a different backdrop. She is just CLUELESS.

Can't you guys find any usual news to talk about? The election is over. Get over it and move on. Leave the poor woman alone

"hey , what is this freaki'n GnUBBLE GnUBBLE GnUBBLE , eh ? Fogge'bout it ok eh. go a home and eat a your own turkey "

My hope is in Christ alone.

Yea we all know where our turkey come from and how they get to the market but if anybody else took a picture with any other animal being slaughtered in the background you darn ripublicans would have them sitting in jail next to vic.

and like george w, his brother john w and test tube sister sarah w would say…whats good for the goose is good for the turkey.

then again you cant beleive anything george w says anyway he's got to be the world biggest liar! eat your turkeys and stop your "W"hinnnin!

To Peter from Austin with love! If this story is a waste of time then you sure have a lot of it. Not only did you take the time to read the story , but your blog was longer than the story itself.

Can we please stop talking about the moron that almost was our VP. She got her 3 months of fame, I have no interest in extending her spot light.

Over it, over her, and so was the turkey, apparently.

There is no irony here. There is reality. Irony would be Palin pardoning one turkey only to have it pecked to death by the soon to be dinner turkeys. People need to quit whining about Palin, shes a good governer.

this is such a stupid story!!!

where is the media on palin/ hannity/ limbaugh rhetoric causing wite supremacist and increase in death threats

Everytime Sarah Palin opens her mouth I am amazed at how unprofessional and "almost stupid" she sounds. I do not use that term lightly. In fact, I don't use it at all. Please, GOP, if you read any of these comments, think very seriously about what kind of President this woman would be for our country. She makes a "so,so mayor," "okay governor," I guess, but I don't want an "ego chasing" dingbat as my President. Let's keep her in Alaska where she can kill her game and fire those individuals who get in her way.

Sarah Palin gives a new view on her respect for life. George Bush does the same by ordering the execution of an American soldier. Nice George, criminal no longer suffers and victims are left behind with their grief for LIFE> Can't anyone fi9n a reason to not kill?????

Don't make the Obama voters look bad with this dialect. I am not one of them.

My hope is in Christ alone…..

Does this mean we've gone fron Bush bashing to Palin bashing?

OK, CNN you sucked me into clicking on a Palin link again.

Please … stop. I can't help myself.

Think of the children.

Padon the Turkey eh?…. which one (Pardon) is next Ted Stevens?
She could have done the inverview at another angle!

Golly gee, I am so also laughing that she also didn't know that the turkey was also being slaughtered behind her there and also because she didn't speak in an intelligent and also coherent manner dontcha know.

What a complete moron!! Trying to ride the wave of popularity that only exists in her own mind. A 30% approval rating is not good…a significant drop from when she began. Another opportunity that should drop it further to where it should be. After all, Governor of the small population state does NOT qualify you for more than mayor of Wasilla.

This is really priceless.
Let that scene seep in — grasp how incompetent, obtuse and stupid Sarah Palin and her supporting cast is.

A great big "Thank you !!" goes out to 64,000,000 + voters who understood what was on the line in 2008.

Ask John McCain "Why would you do this to our country?"

Okay, we all get the idea that meat is slaughtered then delivered to your neighborhood grocery store. HOWEVER, what government official does an interview while animals are being slaughtered in the background, and then asked if she wanted to move because of the slaughtering and says "oh no this is fine" . It's completely tasteless, and thoughtless. Gov. Palin is trash I'm sorry. She has a pregnant high school drop out, the baby daddy too, loves guzzling beer and slaughtering animals. I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo HAPPY she's not in the white house. What kind of female role model is she? This is no way to present yourself in front of the country..l.

Executive material, my as*. Now many presidents and politicians have choosen a turkey for Thanksgiving, and then just walked away. They didn't stand there while the turkey was being slaughtered. This woman doesn't have a clue. Crazy as a betsy bug!! But what do you expect from a woman who went to 5 colleges to get a bachelors degree in journalism. MAVERICK!!

I agree with the poster who proposed a "Best of Palin" DVD. I'd pay good money for that.

Yes, it normally is no big deal……..but really………can this woman stay out of trouble for one day? She either does or says something weird every day.

For all you poor people who think the turkey purchased in the supermarket and that you gorge on at the table didn't receive a similar fate, get a life. I hope it was her plan and she was insinuation "Quit treading on me" However I wouldn't be surprised if some liberal press guy paid to set this up. The libs are that low!

I'm surprised she didn't bring her children to watch.

mmmm turkey.

Democrats, bookmark this story and keep the video in a secure location for those anti-Palin for President ads in 2012!

She is unimaginably stupid.

This is the best example of that fact yet!

I see the point "Giver her a break" makes about the interviewer and the camera man. Clearly they were aware of the spectacle. Shouldn't someone from the Governor's entourage have noticed as well? Considering how important Sarah Palin might be to the Republican Party, wouldn't she make public appearances in the company of PR person who is paid to notice these things?

That's not a Turkey, that's John McCain!!!!

Per usual the Repugs miss the point of the story.

If you're going to do a photo op of Governor Palin sparing the Thanksgiving Turkey, you don't have turkeys being slaugtered in the background!

We liberals know where turkeys at Thanksgiving come from; you don't flaunt it though!

She is Gross.

Gross AND oblivious.

Future of the GOP? No way.

Not unless the GOP wants to change to "third party status!"

PRO LIFE — HUH?

People—she pardoned "a" turkey not all of them. The irony of "pardoning" of turkeys plays second fiddle once people get a grasp of reality and understand how their dinner is prepared. I CANNOT believe the media could be this petty. The fact that Palin agreed to the interview by saying "no worries" suggests she thought that the American people could handle and understand that she was in TURKEY FARM. Only the most hypersensitive and immature people would make this a big issue.

Sarah Palin is an idiot!!! What makes her an idiot is she is standing there giving this inteview and speaking about how much fun it is to be there. OMG she is crazy!! I am so thankful this year that she is not our VP and McCain is not our President. We americans should all be thankful for that!!!

Get real people. The camera man choose that angle not Gov Palin. If you notice, what is going on is not behind her but off to the side. She was specifically shot at that angle on purpose. She does not have her back to what is going on and instead of a straight on, close up, what did they shoot. They included that turkey slaughter on purpose to make her look bad. Yes, turkeys die for Thanksgiving if you are shocked by that, Grow Up. But if you think she can tell from where she is standing what the camera is filming, you are creditting her with powers beyond eyes in the back of her head.

And more than one professional reporter has been caught on a stupid video show because of something dumb like this and they plan camera angles and shots for a living.

She is a disgust, i swear! I cannot look at her, such a cold and unhuman character! She kills animals for fun, why would she think twice for watching a turkey be killed. Please peole, we dont care for her, so cut the stories of her!

How about a video of babies being killed….anyone get upset about that….? That's what I thought.

OMG is right! It's like Jethro behind her was wanting to wait until after the interview was over – so he just stands there – spittin' his chaw – and then someone yells at him to get back to work – and then he chops that first one. Is she really there to pick out her turkey for her family – i mean at the end, she says that she's responsible for the turkey and that's why she's there. Don't they have an Albertson's or something — or at least a store front adjacent to the turkey killing zone to buy them?

So if a democrat eats a turkey this Thanksgiving, they're complete and absolute hypocrites, why do you cover something so silly and useless as a Thanksgiving turkey story. Gobble gobble.

For all you idiots that posted earlier and feel a need to remind us where our food comes from – guess what – we know…that's not the issue, the issue is she's an idiot…plain and simple. Even a politian with a BRAIN would KNOW that what was happening behind her was SUICIDE for her politically. For those that don't have an issue seeing helpless animals have their head cut off and bleed out – you're SICK!!!!! You're right – go back to Alaska…have fun living in the 19th century.

I actually think it's great that this video is getting so much attention and I hope a lot of children get to see it too. that way they will actually know how the turkeys died. I think if the world were shown more of these clips e.g. the slaughtering of cows, how goose liver pate is made, where veal comes from etc etc I'm sure we'd have more vegetarians and vegans roaming the planet.

just like Confucius said , "It ain't what you say , but how you say it"

The Palin karma strikes again!

Shes planning to start the 2012 campaign in front of cows being slaughtered.

LOL…. Almost reminds me of the other turkey who stood behind her and …….. "died" LOLOLOL…. Will this person every give up trying to be something she will never be? That is, a charming, intelligent public figure…

Where do you think Thanksgiving turkeys come from? Are you blaming Palin for the fact that Americans eat Thanksgiving turkey? They're being killed by the thousands as we write. Just because you usually can't see it, doesn't mean it's not happening. Grow up.

The best part is the guy mugging for the camera's and bloody pants…………..OMG…………This is rich…………..She hasn't a clue of what it takes to be a VP or god forbid PRES…….She should know that the lower 48 states politician's know how to set up a photo op. Pardon turkey's that's fine but hearing them scream and seeing them killed is another…..She is use to seeing blood guts and gore from killed animals that is why she is drinking coffee and smiling………CLUELESS………

The only turkey out there is that stupit duck Palin. And I too thank God that she did not get elected. How can anyone not see this woman makes all women look like the dummy she is. She gives us all a bad name.

ToledoTom

Welcome to reality people! Where do you think your Thanksgiving dinner came from?

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My Thanksgiving dinner comes from my parent's house.

A great metaphor for her political future.

Bunch of turkey huggers……..grow up.

Wow….all the Liberals "up in arms" about a turkey! I wish they felt so much for the unborn child.

Matthew: You are the only one who gets it! It's a week before Thanksgiving and people do eat turkeys!

How do you think we get those turkeys? They have to be slaughtered. And, where was Sarah Palin being interviewed – where turkeys are being slaughtered so that WE can eat them on Thanksgiving! What hypocrites you people are! You sit there and eat turkey and forget they have to be slaughtered! Then condemn this woman!

Get over it and leave this woman alone!

Are you, the media, so afraid of Sarah Palin that you have to run this sill, derogatory story even after the election is over? Having said that, why in the world would she allow this event to be photographed and filmed where you could see the birds being killed? Its not like we dont know that is what happens, but this was such a bad choice.

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

GOOD GOD, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT THIS CLOWN UP!!

It's interesting that the same folks on the left that abhor the slaughter of turkeys are the same that condone the slaughter of babies in utero.

forget it. It's not even January 09 yet for her to run for President again, and people are already getting tired of her lies and unqualified dicision.

This is reminiscent of her yacking away as John McCain dies in the campain. She's such an idiot. Go back to your village and be a big fish in a small pond.

Not Palin causes stir , but the media causes stir.

As much as I love to jump on the "Palin is a moron" bandwagon, I am sick of hearing about this pathetic woman. I really wish she would just quietly go away…. unfortunately, I don't think the wrath of Sarah Palin is over:( Maybe with this new book deal she will be able to buy her own clothes!

I LIKE THIS SHIP, IT'S EXCITING!

Have to admit its kinda funny. This lady just keeps stepping in it. If I were her I would just stay out of the spotlight, but sadly, or maybe humorously for the rest of us, she doesn't.

You Neo-Nazi Liberals have nothing better to do?

now I see why she was so sheltered and and guarded during the campaign. shes been unleashed and she won't shut up. turkey slaughtered as shes interviewed…hehe shes a pisser.

Hi Paul who wrote:

"so what's the story here…big deal a turkey died…how about some real nws…we don't hear much on Iraq these days…I don't suppose it has anything to do with the fact that we are winning now?!"

So if we are winning, who are the losers?

You people need to get a life and/or a hobby. Why don' t you go vent about your savings? If you need an subject matter to harp on…here's one: Why arent' Bush and Obama saying anything about our stock market performance? Oh wait, let's talk about how turkeys are killed.

It's funny to me that this is even considered a news worthy story. How many people on this site making comments are going to eat turkey this holiday season. How do you think it gets to the store? Maybe if we could concentrate on the economy and foregin affairs as much as people concentrating on looking for the latest Palin slip up we could get out of some of the issues we are facing that are news worthy.

Uh, yeah…That's how it works on a turkey farm. A turkey is slaughtered, and then we eat it! What's the big issue here? It's crazy how soft our country has become. People are far to removed from reality today if this is a news worthy story…

Dear God could I hate this useless bag anymore? They should put her, and all the other useless hillbillies in Alaska under the same ax that killed the turkey. Better yet, let's give the whole state to Canada with the understanding that they get the oil, but they also have to keep all the idiots that live there.

What I don't understand is why we still seeing more of her than Joe Biden? Did Obama hide him already??? If so, good move on his part.

Keep it coming Sarah…to think America is enamoured with this woman? Sadly, she wouldn't know it if she stepped in it.

Virginia Beach, VA

hey, at least the one she pardoned wasn't the one that met its demise….

too bad they were'nt chopping off obamas head in the background,

Sarah Palin is more aware than the majority of Americans. Yes, turkeys are slaughtered because humans have to eat. But why are millions of human babies slaughtered each year through abortion? Why are Americans less disturbed by abortion than they are by the slaughter of animals for food? Sarah Palin has more respect for life than many.

Maybe it's not a pretty sight, but where do you people think the turkey and ham you buy in the store come from? Little fairies drop them from turkey and ham heaven? Get a grip, people! Thankfully, you all didn't live back in the pioneer days in this country…

And one more thing, why do people insist on focusing on her dialect when she speaks? Have you never heard the accent before? And why do you hammer her, yet hang on every mis-spoken word by every "beloved" rap artist and ghetto rat? I'm just axing…

What is your point? As I am sending this email a turkey is dying somewhere, and I do prefer to eat turkeys dead instead of alive. Happy Thanksgiving and MERRY , MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL.

This is the most discusting thing I think I have ever seen! I will never look at my plate of turkey the same again. OMG !!!!!!!!

This makes me think of a new phrase: That is SO Palin! Next time my wife kicks the cat, I'll say, "That is so Palin."

Dear God, we are eternally grateful to you for not letting this turkey of a bimbo become our VP. Please continue to watch over us and NOT let her come anywhere near Washington. Amen.

Paul, what exactly do you call "winning
in Iraq??? Only 10 dead GI's in the month instead of 20…don't be a fool

I don't think Palin was aware that a turkey was being slaughtered behind her, but the person who operated the camera knew it. I'm sure someone reviewed the film before it aired. I saw it and I was totally turned off by the scene and I don't appreciate the news showing that just days before Thanksgiving. I know that people eat meat all the time but we don't want to see someone fighting with the animal while trying to stuff it into a funnel to chop it's head off. Seeing the animal fight for it's life is a scene that's embedded in my brain and I won't be eating turkey for Thanksgiving this year.

"I am always in charge of the turkey so I am where I need to be today to prepare for that," she also said.

What does it mean?! Each word separately has a meaning but together they do not form any coherent thought at all.
I realized that Palin is in charge of turkeys when I watched her rallies. Could she mean that?

I find it odd that the same people who accuse Republicans of making up nonsense and trying to scare the electorate about Obama, now employ the same pratices they claim to deplore. "Our earth would blow up"? "Al Queda licking their lip"? "She's an idiot"? Do you read this crap before you send it? New Media, can we move to more pressing issues? PLEASE?

pleeeease make her go away.

Does anyone have a clue to what she is saying? I start out listening to the first half of her sentence and by the second half, I am completely lost. Seeing her words printed out actually makes it worse. She speaks PALINSH!!
Could someone please buy her a pronoun, a comma and a period!!
There was a reason why the press did not have access to her. The more I hear her speak, the more I understand why McCain's crew kept her away.
That said, I am begining to feel sorry for her. I think she needs a really good publicist.

She could have picked a better back drop.

I understand that this is the "turkey" process but the interview wasn't about "the preparation before the preparation of your turkey dinner show!"

She had to know and she even stated that she would get her knew critics to chat…perhaps she should lay low and really work on her image.

I have empathy for her. However, if you are going to jump in front of the media be prepared for conflicting views.

Wow…. this is news…?

News flash: in order to be eaten turkeys die.

I hope everyone here who's criticizing Palin in this video is a vegetarian, otherwise you're a big hypocrite. Where do you think those turkeys wrapped in plastic at the grocery store come from?

America – we REALLY missed the bullet on this one. Thank you 'higher power'.

This story is so absolutely ridiculous. Are we truly going to waste our time on stories like this or are we going to focus on real news? By the way, Alaska is the only state recession proof. I think she must do a pretty good job running her state and I don't think she is as dumb as the media makes her out to be.

This isn't news.

I hope all of you who are criticizing Gov. Palin over this are not eating turkey for Thanksgiving. Let's stop the hypocrism!

You know, the other candidates for national office were vetted for two years, while S Palin came out of nowhere. Sure, she's attractive, has an in-your-face kind of attitude, seemed to be in command of herself, but the more we see of her, the more I suspect she is less-than-intelligent.

I mean: how does one not consider the effects of "Slaughterhouse 5″ going on just behind her. I was incredulous, as the unsuspecting turkey was pressed down into the guillotine-like mechanism and she blithely commented, "I'm where I need to be."

Yes, we all know these birds are killed for our Thanksgiving dinners, but one would think she could at least be aware that it just seems unseemly to blithely go about an interview with such carnage in the background.

The more I see of her and know her in different venues, the more I realize we dodged a real bullet there; the turkeys wouldn't be the only victims if she'd prevailed.

This is another example of Mrs. Palin not knowing what is going on around her.

Ok, I am absolutely NOT a Palin fan, but for heaven's sake………are people NOT aware that 'turkey pardoning' is as much a political tradition as tree lighting, egg rolling, and baby kissing? Here's how it works, folks…..TWO turkeys are presented. The politician picks ONE for a pardon. Yes, it's a photo opp…..like GROUNDHOG DAY! Please be aware that this is not just an Alaskan tradition. Did you read the article about the two boys from Ellsworth, IA, staying in a hotel in DC with THEIR two turkeys, waiting for the presidential pardon of one of them? (And lest I be accused of speaking Palinese, I wish to clarify that the TURKEYS are the ones vying for the pardon, and not the boys.)

Furthermore, it doesn't hurt anyone to become a little more aware of where our food comes from. Call it a history lesson, if you will. After all, the Pilgrims didn't get THEIR bird at the local Piggly Wiggly store!

What's so odd to me is that she has a cup of coffee in her hand while in the background you can hear the turkeys screaming……….WOW…..I mean she is supposed to be a seasoned politican……..Photo Ops are part of being a good politician………..And what's with the hair…..seems she needs that 20k hair dresser……………………Give it up Palin….seriously…………

383 un-liberally monitored comments. Proving once again that Palin can still draw a bigger crowd than Obama…

For all you clowns worried about the turkeys … what about the big turkey in Chicago who's gone mute since the election?

One can look at the scene behind Sara Palin as sort of an metaphor in that, what the farmer is doing to those turkeys is what Obama is doing to his faithful CHANGE believing supporters.

People please, some of you probably think beef comes from the ground. I guess turkey came from a tree before this to some people, how pathetic.

M-O-R-O-N

That is hilarious. Who needs Tina Fey? Give Palin her own show!

The turkey should replace the elephant as the new symbol of the Republican Party.

And this story is news worthy why? Thusands of Turkeys get the ax every year.

Obama won, drop the biased media coverage.

and to think this "turkey" was a mccain heartbeat away from being the president of the united states. ..go back to making moose chili and please just go away…..

paul,

it's funny.

What did this woman do in a former life that she just can't catch a break in this one?

Typical example of the drive-by-media. Lay off of Palin, you guys are so pathetic. Like you never ate turkey before? Meanwhile the recent zigby poll shows how ignorant and ill informed the voters are expecially obama supporter who dont even know who controls congress of who the majority leader and speaker is.. You guys in the media have completely failed the public. How about spending you time more wisely.

Peter why not try dusting your buttocks off and eat yourself? what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to reality people! Where do you think your Thanksgiving dinner came from?

She doesn't seem to be very aware of ANYTHING around her in the whole world. Concern for people who might be sensitive to slaughter, besides sound political judgement, would have dictated a different place for the interview. Talk about a turkey!

Well, Sarah PAAINN is at it again…Guess she must have field-dressed that poor unfortunate turkey being beheaded, and had it on the "BARBIE" by 6 PM, it's a wonder she didn't decapitate it herself, she loves KILLING ANIMALS of any kind !!!!

Alaskans should be sooooo proud. PLEASE re-elect her so the rest of America doesn't hav eto deal with her anymore.

This is unbelievable. Who really cares? Where was she supposed to go to do the traditional turkey pardoning, the petting zoo? Un-freaking-believable.

The problem IS, no one's found a way to get rid of that other stupid turkey……………… the one giving the speach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are a lot of things that we know are happening — kind of like soldiers being killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet the president won't allow pictures to be taken of the caskets.
Maybe it would have been better for this woman, who few people respect, to show some sensitivity. There are people who actually feel emotions when they see animals killed. I know, how weird. What if it was a horse being slaughtered for dog food? Is that something Republicans like to watch on the news with their kids as well?
What is it with conservatives? A little bloodthirsty?

hey "Steph"….you're kind of funny….were you one of the koolaid drinkers that hated on Hillary?????? NOTICE MR. HOPE-N-CHANGE is basically calling ALL Clinton administration and putting them to work for him…..Hope and change…don't think so..he has NO idea what he's doing, so he's hiring ALL Bill and Hillary people…..

Come on, let's talk turkey here! The lady just won't shut up. I don't feel sorry for her at all. If Palin needs to constantly seek attention from the media she is fair game–not the turkey.

This just proves she is still as clueless as ever!

Will the guy in the background, Sammy the Slaughterer, now want a book deal, too?

D November 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

The only thing I can figure is that you liberal pin-heads are so afraid of "Sarah Palin 2012″ that you feel like you must keep reporting what you see as negative "non-stories" about her.

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Actually you have it all wrong.

1) I think most liberals would welcome a Palin run in 2012 with open arms.

2) I, along with what looks like the vast majority of Dems in here, really wish that we never had to read another thing about her.

This is a woman who is in love with the sound of her own voice. Of course she's not unaware of the what's happening behind her. Image her as president…'nuff said.

HEY OBAMA SUPPORTERS,

YOU MAKE FUN OF SARAH AND VOTE FOR OBAMA AND THATS SMART???????

SARAH IS A NORMAL PERSON WITH A NORMAL FAMILY AND THAT BOTHERS YOU. WHY?????????????

OBAMA IS A PREACHER FROM WHO KNOW WHERE WITH LITTLE TO KNOW EXPERIENCE.

WHY YOU VOTED HIM INTO OFFICE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!

I would like to reply to J about democrats being full of hate, First of all if it wasn't for you REPUBLICANS we wouldn't be this mess that we are in. So you can say that democrats are full of hate because you REPUBLICANS don't know what to do when they are in the WHITE HOUSE and if don't believe me then ask BUSH! And then on top of that The Republicans be stealing everything they can get. Ask Cheney about that $ 1 billion dollar contract that YOUR REPUB President gave to him. And Tell me that ain't stealing from the country, i don't say, so i think you should back about Democrats being full hate, cause stealing from your country is not showing ANY LOVE 4 Your COUNTRY!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! OBAMA IS MY PRESIDENT!!

I don't know why Fox doesn't give this girl her own show… "Pallin around with Palin"? Who wouldn't watch that? The first episode… She can demonstrate how she keeps an eye on Putin. The second one, she can field dress a moose. Third, shopping at her favorite consignment shop in Alaska. The possibilities are absolutely endless.

Listen, we know how turkeys get to the supermarkets. The fact is that guy did not have to do that while she was there and while she was there and cameras were rolling. Can't she or her people control anything? I don't even like her but I'm totally pissed that they guy had to kill that turkey right then.

So where do you think that Turkey on your table comes from duh? Typical media show anything to get a story.

Some of you people are just so nasty. CNN, what is the point of this non-story???????? People are just jealous of this very popular Governor.

PALIN IS A MOTOR MOUTH AND HAVE NO SENSE OF WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THEM, JUST KEEP THEIR MOTOR RUNNING.

My, My. Reality seems to offend the gentle Liberals senses!

You want wood to build your homes but you don't want to look at logged off hillsides. You want light weight, water and wind resistent synthetic clothing and carbon composites but you don't want the oil wells or pipelines or refineries that produce those synthetics. You want electricity but you don't want the power plant or the wind mills or the solar collectors or the power lines in your neighbohood. You want turkey on the Thanksgiving table but you don't want to see how it gets there.

You want to spout snarky comments but you don't want to work. You want rights but you don't want responsibilities. You want more while contributing less.

As the ecObamanomic depression drives deeper into the USA and world economies and your 401Ks become 201Ks, remember THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED. YOU WANTED A RADICAL SOCIALIST FOR PRESIDENT. THE MARKETS ARE JUST ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR WANTS.

I just started checking out this blog. I'm taken aback by how the vast majority of participants have the same point-of-view (bascially "Palin's stupid" and other variations).

I'm wondering… are there any political and current events blogs in existence that are visited by "normal" people? Normal in the sense that one particular slanted point-of-view is not so dominant (this one fails the test miserably).

There are pros and cons to Palin. Reasonable and rational people would see this.

So how do folks think turkeys get on their table? Someone has to kill them first. Geez.

I personally think this story is hilarious, and the fact that people (on both sides) are getting upset about it is also making me crack up. The story is comical and unique, which is why it is newsworthy. For those drama queens whining about the other important stories–it took CNN about 2 minutes to write this, it's not that big of a deal. It's not stealing time from other important issues, it's just a funny piece.

For those Palin-lovers that are mad about the media portraying her as "unaware" and giving her a hard time, lighten up! Take a step back from politics and realize that it's just plain funny to be pardoning a turkey while another is being slaughtered behind you. With things the way they are right now it's important to take time to have a sense of humor–it is good to laugh now and then.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Get Over it. You think the Turkey you buy at walmart was made ready for you to pop into the oven? LOL I don't care for Palin, but this is the stupidest article I have ever read on CNN.

Please go away Palin. You are an unfortunate accident. You can't even do a fluff piece without incident.

If you eat meat, then STFU and ake TFU people–this is what they have to do to get it on your plate. If you don't like it, then too bad, because an animal has to die every time you eat your meat. You might want to think first whether eating animals is entirely necessary. I respect more the hunter than the meat eater who has no idea what it takes to put meat on the plate. Wake up from your dreams people. HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of animals die each year so you can be satiated. It's amazing the hypocrisy in this country. As long as animals are slaughtered for our pleasure, it doesn't seem to me we have the moral high ground on what animal cruelty really is.

This is really priceless.
Let that scene seep in — grasp how awful, incompetent, hypocritical, stupid and obtuse Sarah Palin and her supporting cast is.

A great big "Thank you !!" goes out to 64,000,000 + voters who understood what was on the line in 2008.

Okay, this is a new low in stupid news stories. Palin is a looney toon, but how on earth is it her fault that a turkey is being slaughtered for Thanksgiving in the back ground? Over 90% of Americans eat turkey on TG, and this is the reality of it folks. If you can't cope with that, then become a vegetarian, but don't bully Palin about it. There are far too many legitimate reason to bully Palin.

WOW! In reading these comments I must be in the presence of frigg'n geniuses… And once Obama's economic brain child takes hold, eating Turkey will be a luxury. Hope you all enjoy Mac n Cheese!

Captain Anti-Grammar strikes again.

HAHAH that's awesome.

I wonder if she winked at the turkey before it died. maybe the turkey winked at her. oh come on now joe…. you know that turkey was a maverick!

Have any of you heard barry O without a teleprompter??
"I uh uh uh I uh uh change, er uh er uh ah eu change, uh uh uh spread the wealth around, uh, uh, uh…….."

Palin would have been great for this county,
-small gov't
-small taxes
-big military
-self reliance
-loves America

Barry O is the opposite everything just listed–congratulations America-the socialist has arrived!!

It just shows you how rediculous and political it is to pardon the Turkey. We know millions of turkeys are in store freezers for Thanksgiving. The pardon is just for show. I'm sure Gov. Palin will be having turkey on Thanksgiving too. I thought it was a great clip. Why can't we get honest and in sync with the majority of Americans and say goodbye to the turkey on TV instead of pardoning the turkey.

so what's the story here…big deal a turkey died…how about some real nws…we don't hear much on Iraq these days…I don't suppose it has anything to do with the fact that we are winning now?!

You palin haterz are all idiots and seriously delusional. You would really think that this woman is so clueless as to not know she's in an effin' turkey farm? This woman is highly intelligent and very down to earth and real, which is more than i can say for most of the people commenting on this article and the media reporters themselves! I dont know how things are in the lower 48's world, but in AK, killin' animals is a matter of survival. It really doesnt generate any headlines when a stupid Turkey is killed for thanksgiving 'round these parts, television or not. Then again, the people in the lower 48 have no clue what it means to live in alaska. S*** they're lucky if they even knew the place is one of the 50 states of America. Thats right… USA has 50 states!! not 49. Count the stars on the flag if you dont believe me. They have an effin' Super Wal*Mart on every corner in the 48. I wonder what these people tell their children when they ask where their food came from? God must reach down from heaven and place their already prepared meals on the table for them or something geeze!! Life must be nice! And honestly, ya'll dont even know what life is like outside of those cemented cities, paved roads, and heated homes, so dont comment like ya do!
Ding! Fries are done!!

Lighten up Peter in Austin. If you dont like this story go read another.

palin is the next reagan? well she obviously suffers from some brain deteriorating disease, she has a problem with the truth, & she thinks russia is coming to get us, so maybe its true.

i think this turkey thing is humorous, its just like the election only the turkey then was poor old john mccain.

This is absolutely news worthy. I personally think that Sarah Palin is the messiah and proves what a great country we live in. I plan to move to Alaska as soon as possible.

derrick November 21st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

the turkey represents her career in politics….DEAD!!!
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Last time I checked, she was still the Governer of Alaska. Great point though!!

I was accosted by some homeless African-Americans last night in downtown Detroit. I was so happy to help them out by telling them that Obama has come to save them.

Is there a word for the antithesis of clairevoyance? If not, I nominate the word "Palin."

Even Fox News reported this one: "Palin, who called the pardoning experience "neat" was reportedly told by the station videographer what was going on behind her, but allowed the interview to continue"
What a ding-bat

thank goodness she did not make it the the white house just a dits

Aww..come on people. just laugh! The whole scene is just funny. Sure, there a more critical things going on in the country right now, but let us be thankful as Americans that there are other things to talk about besides the trivial. There is so much out there to frown at, just use these precious moments to laugh when you can. We have had eight years of pain and uncertainty. Now is the time to embrace each and every day and pray in hopes for a better tomorrow. For some of us tomorrow may never come. So I beg everyone to enjoy everday while you can. Look around the world, things here could be alot worse. Consider all who, including myself, can afford the time to use resources like the internet, to comment on the ridiculous very fortunate. We all have food on our tables, and clothes on our back. We are lucky no matter how you look at it. So laugh, play, and enjoy each moment, and hope that we as a country make and have made the right decisions for the world, our country, our kids, and the future. Remember: "Our destiny has no more certainty than leaves drifting in the wind. We are all subject to subtle changes that could alter our life patterns at any moment". Love what you hold dear, laugh when u can, fight for what you believe, and adapt when the situation calls for it.

Why are there so many angry people in this country? You think you have it bad, go live where there are problems with just getting water and a morsel of food, if that. I like Sarah Palen, so why don't we talk about all your wives and girlfriends like this, have some respect. Some people have no turkey to eat and would love to have anything at all. Go help somebody and get off the net.

FYI folks: Don't blame CNN for reporting this. This story is on all the major news sites, including FoxNews.

Personally, I think it's hilarious. If you don't want to read this "non-news" story, then don't.

We're lucky America! She's not going to be our VP! Woo Hoo!

I'm sorry which one is the turkey on the tv? It's a little confusing.

Anyone who says this woman has political instincts needs to be shown this video.

I was so distracted by the guy killing the turkey in the back, I almost missed her murdering the english language. AKA Gov of the run on sentences… sheesh.

What a gem she is, I hope she doesn't something silly every day.

1. This is a HILARIOUS moment! I would find it hilarious if it happened to any politician, but the fact that it happened to a prominent figure like Sarah Palin just amplifies the hilarity.

2. For those who would take this opportunity to engage in some liberal-bashing, give me a break. Are you guys so tied down to your tired anti-liberal rhetoric that you can't find this video clip funny at all? I'm no liberal myself, but you people are just acting childish.

I suppose it's ok that she doesn't believe in evolution since she sort of constitutes evidence against it.

If she can see Russia from her back yard I wonder how she could not see what was happening so close. But then killings animals does not shock her

That turkey probably couldn't stand hearing Sarah Palin talk, and begged to be slaughtered.

This is very distributing. Why does anyone bother to interview this moron. She said nothing of interest, talks in circles, and kills the English language. Please Sarah, go away, farther than Alaska

This is soooooo sick.
Almost a little psycho,Yes, No?

carlso November 21st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

This was awesome, the guy in the background was hilarious. Who cares it is a dumb bird, you people are dumb. How do you think turkeys get to the dinner table? Hahahaha, liberals are so predictable.

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I'm going to guess that you are either 10 years old or your IQ is less than 90. And I don't see what this would have to do with being a liberal. There are conservative people out there that believe in animal rights.

The way this was displayed is NOT a humane way of killing a turkey.

- A REPUBLICAN vegetarian

What an idiot!

get a grip Peter in Austin. a little time….

City slicker liberals strike again. They think their Butterball turkey falls out of the sky, ready to put in the oven. . Give me a break from all this PETA inspired nonsense.

Governor Palin, the real deal straight talk reformer.

Will be a breath of fresh air in 4 years after all the empty talk we will be sick of.

Palin
2012!!!

And all you poor saps that know she will be a force to be reckoned with that can't help trying to smear her.

Gee, who's trying to make something out of nothing.

It's ok, you will have over played your smear tactics. ….a mightyt strange reporting of this as well. Where the video?

I could care less what's going on behind her. She could be in front of a mall, or church for all I care. All that I can see, is she comes off like a clueless, twit moron that makes President Bush look like a MENSA member. If she was blonde, she would give Paris and Britney a bad image. The dead turkeys are brighter.

Could this woman screw up any more. Seems like everytime she makes an appearance she becomes the laughing stock of America. She as a bad case of Open Mouth Insert Foot Disease. Good Grief!!!
How much you want to bet that this will end up as another skit on SNL? While she's still in the news SNL will always have material. God what a bad joke she turned out to be. She will go down as the lamest most ridiculed politician ever and it's all her own fault. She won't be eating much turkey as her mouth is full of foot!!

Love these Palin blogs…they brighten the day with all the humor hehe…of course, making fun of her is like shooting turkeys in a barrel…

find something that's worth reporting…so a turkey died…is that really news…get real…how about an update on Iraq…we don't hear much news on that now that we're winning…

I think the term for this particular interview backdrop is "unfortunate".

The holidays are approaching, I'm willing to let bygones be bygones and stop watching, commenting on or even noticing Sarah Palin…as long as she does her part and stops hogging my TV screen.

mmmmmmm……turkey……tasty!

Oh Pul-leeze … can't CNN let go of the Saranator for just awhile? Give us (and her) a break! Pardoning a turkey is cute, but next week, we're eating them by the millions. So their deaths are neither tragic nor worthy of news coverage. So stop it already, willya?

@ "CNN "

If you think that a Palin article getting the most posts, 90%+ of which are making fun of her, indicates that she's not "done" then there simply is no help for you. She has ZERO chance of getting elected in 2012. Learn the difference between fame and infamy.

TYPICAL.

Sarah Palin = jive turkey

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Hey los….please do yourself a favor and go check out the "polls" on Obama supporters, voters and see what they saw as fact……just laughable….

And, now, the newest show from the producers of the Simple Life, "The Simple Life, Alaska Style".

Peter Austin, TX November 21st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

The people who criticize the slaughtering of Turkeys are pathetic. People eat meat every day. Where do you think the meat comes from. I worked at a hog slaughtering plant for seven years and watched 11,000 hogs get dismatled every day. The American people better get in touch with reality. The economy is rapidly deteriorating to levels not seen since the Great Depression. The U.S. military is nearly broken. The danger to America's security from terrorists and foreign powers are greater today than anytime since WWII. Where is our President? Why isn't the press paying more attention to these issues? This story is a waste of time!!!

Well said!

To LiberalsHateAmerica,

An economic genius I see. Nevermind GM or Citigroup. It's Obama's fault the market's tanking. It's simple minded people who get their news and information from Rush and Fox news who spout to this garbage.

And as far as Liberals hating America:

Why do conservatives complain about the the peace and prosperity of the Clinton years?

Why do conservative relish in a needless war that has killed 4100 and wounded 35,000 Americans?

Why do conservatives approve of a president who has presided over economic disaster?

Why are conservatives content with having bin Laden still free after 9/11?

And my last question is why do conservatives hate America?

This could happen to anyone really…but it's still amusing (and only for the blatant irony of the situation).

the turkey represents her career in politics….DEAD!!!

The more they focus on Palin, the less they have to focus on Obama's 'about face' on the "change we need front".

So many Clinton retreads…

Ahhh so this is where liberals with no audiance congregate to voice their small minded opinions. I would normally be annoyed, but the more I think about it, this is where you belong. Thank god you're all too unmotivated with your ideas to actually do something about it (besides posting moronic statements on message boards where you know that 95% of the people who will read them are morons just like yourself). Btw, to all the Palin haters, I would like for one of you to be able to respond to me and be able to say that in their lifetime they have accomplished as much as Sarah Palin. Anyone?? Anyone? She's an idiot though, right?

So, what? What's your problem CNN? Humans actually eat turkey.

Instead of buying Sarah Palin clothes, the RNC would have made a better investment by buying her some common sense.

What politician does this? Obama was going to win regardless, but it was Sarah Palin and this type of judgement that put the final nail in McCain's presidential bid coffin.

All of you need to be concerned why the folks that voted for Obama are selling their stocks.

You don't have to worry about Palin running for office in 2012. We have bigger fish to fry. Jeb Bush is their secret weapon. Why do you think he has been so quiet? Democrats watch you back.

Unfortunate event? Are you serious. It's a turkey. This is why I rarely pay attention to the US mainstream media.

Give her a break!
She did not shoot any animal this time…It was some Obama agent slauthering turkyies in the background.

Peter, Austin TX….since the Depression???? Are you kidding? Can you think back to Carter, please?????? Housing interest rates over 20%, unemployment in the double digits…..gas lines?????? Are you not old enough to remember CARTER, but you think you know about the Depression???????

Anyone made uncomfortable by seeing a turkey being prepared for market had better be a vegan or get in line for the major hypocrite award.
Gov. Palin deals with the reality of life and speaks the truth as she sees it. That makes the typical urban elitist who's only knowledge of the world is what is spoon fed to them by their fellow media dweebs or plastic wrapped for them in the supermarket very uneasy. Rather than deal with the logic of what she says, they simply trash talk her.

Palin's like a three legged dog: you can't help but watch in amazement.

This is just a silly article. Palin is not the only politician that pardon's a turkey each year. And give me a break people; you did know turkeys aren't born shrink wrapped…. didn't you?
For those of you that didn't; let me share another secret with you…there is no such thing as Santa Clause. What a bunch of Turkeys!

Governor Palin, the real deal straight talk reformer.

Will be a breath of fresh air in 4 years after all the empty talk we will be sick of.

Palin
2012!!!

I really look forward to her wacky antics. She really deserves her own reality show.

After all the hate and vile that spewed out of her mouth, she deserves everything she gets. All this dim witted, light weight did was try and divide the country. She is what is wrong with this country and politicians. She bought into the Rove line of thinking hook, line and sinker! She gets attention because she is a freak show!

This woman is a disgrace and cant seem to put a sentence together.

Where do people think food comes from? The meat looks good in the package at the supermarket..God forbid something should happen; we would all be killing turkeys, cows, sheep etc. Time for a dose of reality, never mind the superficial bickering about Sarah Palin.

I don't know, gosh darn her for keeping it real?

The biggest turkey-Sarah Palin.

how do you think turkeys end up in your kitchen on Thanksgiving day?? get real. why does everything need to become politicized? bet most us us haven't been a mayor or a governer.

regardless of who you voted for, or who's in office, or who's diddling Monica, we're all Americans. Does that ring a bell with anyone?

I used to think that she was putting on an act, pretending to be dumb. Nobody could really be that stupid? But now I'm sure, Palin really is clueless.

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW –

DIDN'T ANYONE TELL YOU THAT ALL CAPS ON THE INTERNET MEANS YOU ARE SCREAMING???

And if you know this you really need to calm down and get some medical attention. You're obsessive screaming at everyone is a bit nuts.

I think she forgot to give back that Burberry scarf she's wearing. You know she didn't purchase that with her own money….Walmart mom!

She says she's in charge of her Thanksgiving dinner and that's why she is at that business. More than likely, the turkey being killed behind her is probably the turkey she intends to take home and cook. It would have been better to pardon the turkey at an official ceremony, not at the excution site.

Let's face it folks. She is just another "redneck lady"..

It does not surprise me that she was ignoring the turkey being slaughtered behind her. What do you expect? This woman kills animals for sport and fun.

Thomas and Jeanne..you two have the stupidest blog here.

It isn't the point that most people eat turkey, yes we get it, they have to be slaughtered to get to the store and ultimately to the consumer. The point is how many politicians or even people in general have done interviews with this going on in the background?
This is an extreme example but do you think Bush would ever do an interview while American flag draped coffins are being unloaded from a military plane behind him?
The point is that the women is a dolt.

I'd like to compliment CNN for quoting Ms. Palin with the exact terminology that rolls off her tongue.

I know why this is done – and as a journalist I know how many times we smooth certain sections of an interview to make it balance between conversational and something a reader can follow.

In her case, however, it needs to be written exactly as she speaks it. Thanks for that. It's great strategery.

GS

Geez Folks, where do you think those frozen turkeys at your grocery store come from?

I'm tired of Sarah Palin. Forget about her and move on. I'm just so relieved that we no longer have to fear her becoming president, at least for 4 or perhaps 8 years! Move on to the real news, PLEASE!

Johnny C

You are dumbfounded that people are angry and displeased with this woman. She is a joke. Sarah Palin is a monster created by the RNC and they are paying for it. We as Americans should speak out much more against this type of "no nothing" politics. I commend people for voicing their opinion on the matter and on Nov. 4th the people spoke and said "we will not stand for it anymore.

Give the lady a break already….she's no longer even part of the national conversation…what is the media's obsession with her…Get over her people and worry about the millions of jobs being lost and the state of our economy…I'm sick of the media wasting our time with useless, pointless stories that have no relevance to our nation's future.

GET A LIFE!

Why don't you go and do something useful with your ablities, Governor…What a waste of time and resources…Probably using campaign funds and taxpayer money for your little turkey trip.

I love listening to the liberal Dems bash Palin. Ooohh, she could have been our next VP…..guess what? You got Biden. Remember him? He's the guy that thinks FDR got on the TV in 1929 during the stock market crash. You know, the guy that thinks FDR was Pres in 1929 and we had TVs then as well. Oh yeh, and he's the guy that got forced down in his helicopter by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Come to find out, it was a snowstorm (even John Kerry corrected him on that). Did see him a whole lot during the last few weeks of the election. Why? Because Obama figured out he was a walking, talking, moron. Now what do we have? A novice for Pres that wants to raise taxes on major investors and businesses so he can destroy what's left of our economy and a moron that is a heartbeat away from taking over his job. Confidence abounds……..

Why wasn't she out pardoning black people?

Evil woman.

What an idiot…And you wanted her for VP. She can't even be aware on what's going on around her!!

This could happen to anyone, but it's not the sort of thing you want happening to you if you want to be president and 43% of the population already has a negative opinion of you.

Poor choice of backdrop but most people will eat turkey on Thanksgiving. This is the reality of how it gets to the store. What bothers me is that she makes no sense when she speaks. This is not the first time. When she is not scripted she talks in circles and makes no sense.

I see two dead turkeys. One literally, the other figuratively.

@ Justin

Nothing implied about it. She's borderline neanderthal and brought it all upon herself by being a nasty, lying, uninformed little fascist when running for our nations No. 2 leadership spot. Don't like it? Write her a letter and tell her to get out of public office and hide.

Can this woman possibly doing anything that is more STOOPID than this (and yes, I spelled stupid with TWO "O"'s because she's just that dumb!)?

We've just had 8 years of STOOPID in the White House… now it's time to see what intelligent people will do in the next 4-8 years.

This lady is on the same level as Beavis and Butthead!!

Enough Already…….The hell with this Woman ….keep her out of the News !!!!

And this is a woman that people thought was "smart" enough to be a Vice President?? I feel sorry for her and everyone that voted for McCain/Palin..the "hockey mom" …really sad!!!

Interesting to hear, based on the sound bytes, how she is as a speaker without the McCain aides telling her what to say. If those two would have been elected, Government would have had to grow significantly just to hire all of the people whose job it was to tell her what to say and how to say it. Her vocabulary and enunciation of the English language is simply atrocious. Regardless of the scene behind her, she didn't plan that, she's going to have to spend a lot of time in the off season to prepare for her run in 2012. First thing this college educated person ought to do is take English 101.

Wow… slow news day, huh? Leave her alone!

I do not like her but this is pathetic!

Why is this woman even still in the media? Enough of her already!!

Dear Sarah Palin,

The same American people who want to unify the country, are the same people who use their media inspired hate for you, to make fun of the way you speak. So much hypocrisy.

John

God I cant wait for the hating to start on our new idiot president(see what I did there)

Start your engines- cause there is no way in hell this man can get us out of any hole we are in now- Can anyone say one term.
LOL he is going to look real stupid real quick.

STOP TALKING PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I find it funny that people support her. She could possibly be the dumbest politician next to Bush. I hope she runs in 4 yrs in 8 yrs and in 12yrs just for the comedy she brings to public office.

I prefer Palin's legs to Turkey legs….she is frigging stupid

Sarah Palin is truly the inverse of Barack Obama.

Palin needs to be stay in the news. simple as that.

Yes…haha…pretty funny. But, c'mon, these people have jobs to do. Do you really want to take away more jobs in this economy?

She's an idiot and the film crew were as well…unless it was an inside job by Newt Gingrich!

Sarah Who? She KINDA looks familiar… wait, was she on a late night talk show recently??

::sarcasm off::

Seriously, Governor… your 15 minutes is over. Although I do so love how some folks on here are seemingly blaming President-Elect Obama for the declining economy when he hasn't even been sworn in yet… all the while lambasting the rest of us who continue to poke fun at someone who continues to put HERSELF in the most awkward of situations, despite the fact that her moment in the spotlight is long over.

I got laugh–one more time: both sides PRAY— that she WILL run again.

A turkey in charge of a turkey, how delightful.

Wow J you sound pathetic stop whining. If people want to debate on the issues what's the problem. Stop being so sensitive. Getting back to the story that is pretty funny and somehow something that would only happen to Palin lol.

Happy Thanksgiving Palin family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did not vote for MCcain and you but wish you all the best.

So what's the problem.. You will eat Turkey…Don't be stupid and fellow the stupidity of CNN

We eat turkey, but can not show how we get there. All these remarks from people hiding from reality, putting their head in the sand.

Sarah is more real than any one of them. I guess that is why that do not like her. Kind of like the people who all said the emperor's clothes were so fine, when he had none. She lives life for real. I hope she does run in 2012. She has my vote!

Granted it's not really her fault, but I tell you, one of her staff (who I would think would've been there) should have noticed this was going on and stopped it.

That said, I started watching the video and had to immediately turn it off. I may not be eating turkey next week after all.

People who blame the press for this so called interview are completely ignorant of the fact that it is Palin's choice of where and when to interview. Before the camera was rolling she could have asked to change the venue. This just solidifies the view in America that Palin is not the intelligent person she professes to be, whether it is right or wrong.

"Do you really need me to explain why her condescending attitude, the complete lies she told, her horrible interviews, and her lack of knowledge on current issues and world affairs make me (and many, many other Americans) sick?" -Steph.

You are obviously talking about Oblahma right?? I still throw up in my mouth at thought of him destroying this once great country that has evidently deteriorated into a bunch of kool aid drinking ignoramouses.

ie: 57 states anyone?? Oh how about the not the politics as usual crap?? Oh and my favorite, I'm for ALL of the people. He's the most divisive human that has ever gotten elected. He cares more about his parties that thye economy??

Oh yeah, weren't we all only supposed to talk about the economy??

"What is the difference between the Alaska Gov. and a headless turkey?"

"One is dressed by the RNC"

Which "Turkey" got slaughtered?

What is with the elitism regarding speech? Sarah Palin talks in the local vernacular and she is easily understood. Must we all sound like Harvard or Yale graduates? So I noticed no one made fun of Obama when he addressed black crowds by imitating the local vernacular or when he talks in circles in any vernacular.

I didn't think she could prove herself more idiotic and out of touch but she
outdoes herself every time she opens her mouth. Keep talkin', Guv! [wink wink]

Sarah Palin's mother always said, "Stupid is as stupid does…"

I have not seen many other individuals whose Common Sense and tact are lower than Sarah Palin's.

Boy! Did we ever dodge a bullet!

This woman has absolutely no sense when it comes to the press WHATSOEVER!!!! I guess the GOP will try and blame the liberal media for making her look bad, or better yet… blame the turkeys!

Of course the slaughter going on behind her wouldn't bother her-her record on animal cruelty is as horrific as her record on preventing pregnancies through 'abstinence only.'

What is worse than an idiot with an inflated ego???

Peeekaboo i dont seeee you!!!

Palin is the inverse of Obama, in every way. Imagine if they had been elected!

I reluctantly agree with those who say leave her alone. She only wants attention–be it positive or negative. To keep talking about her, only justifies her political existence. I her eyes, the worst thing people could do would be to turn their backs and shut up.

,
It's amazing that all of these liberals come out of the woodwork and attack anyone they can when the press is finally starting to report that Obama is already failing. His staff has been at work for days trying to minimize expectations after realizing that most of the campaign promises were lies, and the more Obama fails, the more the Republicans will be blamed.

-Reagan didn't blame Carter when he had to come in and fix the mess—he just fixed it.

The people who criticize the slaughtering of Turkeys are pathetic. People eat meat every day. Where do you think the meat comes from. I worked at a hog slaughtering plant for seven years and watched 11,000 hogs get dismatled every day. The American people better get in touch with reality. The economy is rapidly deteriorating to levels not seen since the Great Depression. The U.S. military is nearly broken. The danger to America's security from terrorists and foreign powers are greater today than anytime since WWII. Where is our President? Why isn't the press paying more attention to these issues? This story is a waste of time!!!

The woman is a freak, plain and simple!

She just can't catch a break with you guys can she? The implied ridicule is pretty sad. C'mon CNN.

I see the press is still her friend.

If this is considered news, CNN is no longer a news source. With all that is going on in the world, it is a huge waste of time to mention this non-event.

WHO CARES!?

Sarah Palin Unaware!?!? Who would've thunk it!!!! Isn't her 15 minutes over?

Palin is soooooooooo unaware of EVERYTHING around her. I swear I think she is from Mars. If I don't have to hear that screechy voice of hers again, I think I can recover from Palinmania. Thank God it was a brief run. Whew.

People aren't upset that turkeys were being prepared for consumption. The problem is that it made her look like a backwoods hick especially with the guy mugging for the camera in the background. Surely she could have had the photo op set up somewhere else beside a bloody basin.

Hey "Obama 08″
If it's so over for her, why is it that every story about her gets more interest than any other story that day???? Why did you comment on this story??? WHY IS SHE BEING OFFERED 7 MILLION DOLLARS FOR A BOOK DEAL?????? Over????? I hardly think so..

She's like Reagan…people first thought he was stupid, tried to write him off…..then what happened????

Governors and U.S. Presidents pardon turkeys all the time; that is nothing new. What is new, however, is having someone pardon a turkey while other turkeys in view are being slaughtered. Sarah needs to do a better job in controling her photo opportunities. They have become a laughing stock for most Americans. She could have at least ask them to stop while she gave the interview or move away so that the camera does not capture the killing of turkeys in the background.

For God's sake, get off this woman's back and let her govern her State of Alaska! MSNBC's Chris Matthews criticized her loudly for her use of the word GODDDDD….(his emphasis) in an interview, and for the past several nights it's become clear that David Letterman couldn't have a show were it not for his invoking Mrs. Palin's name and talking about her sex appeal. Then almost every blog is critical of her. Why is this? I simply didn't find her that different from all the other political operatives and certainly don't find the turkey business worthy of a separate blog piece. So I would welcome a respite from stories about her, and just wish for this very attractive woman and her family a Happy Thanksgiving. Period!!!

I can't stand Palin anymore than the next guy. I wish she would just go away. That said, you can't fault her for this… turkey's are food. People who eat turkey on thanksgiving (or meat on any day of the year) need to face the facts that they are a food source. She grew up in Alaska, what do you expect.

What do people think happens to the turkey they eat? If you eat meat, shut up. Although she was an idiot to have the turkey killed behind her when she was on camera. But I don't remember too many people trying to claim Palin being the smartest trukey in the group.

hhhmmmmmm…. a turkey being slaughtered….at a turkey slaughter-house…. just before Thanksgiving. Most of us will have a big, dead, honkin' turkey on our tables next Thursday…

And this is news…. why?

Little wonder America is on a downward spiral.

Hate internet, I think the fairness doctrine should be applied here.

Why don't people ever understand that these are blog posts – they're meant to be biased and quick. They're not unbiased news articles.

Well, where do they think the Thanksgiving turkey comes from? This is a good wake up call to those who might think the plucked and packaged bird they defrost "comes that way." This bird in the photo obviously was once a beautiful creature with fantastic plumage. Get a grip. This is a big country, and there are millions of turkeys being eaten on Thanksgiving Day. That's a lot of feathers left behind.

You are a bunch of mean people. This is an interview a local TV station did. It is the job of the producer and cameraman to shoot this, not her media people.

It's amazing that all of these liberals come out of the woodwork and attack anyone they can when the press is finally starting to report that Obama is already failing. His staff has been at work for days trying to minimize expectations after realizing that most of the campaign promises were lies, and the more Obama fails, the more the Republicans will be blamed.

Reagan didn't blame Carter when he had to come in and fix the mess—he just fixed it.

All you democrats are full of hate. Hate hate hate. I'm going to cover my ears, listen to Keith Olbmermann and cry "hate". When will this liberal partisan hate machine shut down? (Being facetious)

Obama gives Cupcakes to Biden…you whiny liberals claim that Bush would never do that…or that the republicans wouldn't do it because they hoard money…or that it's nice to see "friends" in the White House. I'm willing to bet, Mr. President-Elect never gave Biden cupcakes before 2008, for his birthday…publicity stunt 101.

Turkey is slaughtered behind Palin…same whiny liberals find another way to cut down the GOP with pointless, immature, hate-filled comments.

By the way, I'm typically moderate, but these message boards are quite pathetic.

WOW. Everytime she opens her mouth, it's like watching a really slow, bad trainwreck.

Sorry-more like 40% of the posters didnt get the irony and stupidity. Did they even notice Palin's mastery of the English language? A journalism degree-wow! BTW for you less intelligent folks that didnt get it- this not a CNN story and it is on all websites even FOXNEWS as a big story because most people can easily see the irony of it. You guys who believe people are grossed out from the slaughter are not as smart as a 5th grader and now I can see why some peeps voted McCain-Palin. Congratulations- you are the 40 percentile and below in America!

Good grief, people.

First of all, CNN wasn't running the camera.

The cameraman actually asked her if she wanted to be interviewed against that backdrop. She replied, "No worries."

Whether or not people are unreasonably squeamish about it, you just don't see animals being slaughtered on TV because people find such images offensive.

Sarah was completely oblivious to the aesthetics of the scene. She was in control, and chose to be interviewed against that backdrop, so it's entirely fair to find her responsible for the way it turned out.

Hey "Obama 08″
If it's so over for her, why is it that every story about her gets more interest than any other story that day???? Why did you comment on this story???

She's like Reagan…people first thought he was stupid, tried to write him off…..then what happened????

Sarah was asked to move and said no -background was OK-She really is "dense" and -Thank God-not the next VP

Klutz that she is you gotta feel a little sorry for her. Seems she can't win for losing!!!

Me thinks she better go home, resign as governor and stay in the house raising her brood. Send Todd the stud out for groceries etc. and stay out of camera range!

That's her only prayer!!

That turkey got slaughtered alright. We chose not to elect her.

That story in also in Fox. GUBLE, GUBLE

"Palin appeared unaware of what was going on directly behind her…".
Sorry she can't be omniscient, like you media folk, with eyes in the back of her head! What is she for you , the new media whipping post like Nixon?

First of all shes an Airhead for allowing the questions to take place in front of that what an Idiot,Second if anyone saw the Interview does she make your head spin do you try real hard to understand her Babbiling? this woman is a bumbiling Idiot!!!!!

Why is she still in the news at all? I heard a teaser on the news this morning "Who is Sarah Palin's favorite Baldwin brother?"….WHO CARES? Stop filming her, I'm tired of of it.

The only thing I can figure is that you liberal pin-heads are so afraid of "Sarah Palin 2012″ that you feel like you must keep reporting what you see as negative "non-stories" about her. why are you so scared? Is not the world going to be better now that we have an "Obamanation?

Some folks here aren't well informed:

The camera crew was not from CNN, it was from a local station KTUU-TV .

Also, Palin was informed by the station videographer what was going on behind her, but she continued yacking. Remember: she's "pro-life", except when it comes to shooting, killing, and slaughtering animals.

Once that camera light is on, she's the center of the universe and doesn't care about anything else but herself. Thank God she's back in Alaska and not in Washington!

This should not be an item of interest. Where do you think food comes from? Is the media so disconnected from reality that this is a news worthy event?

Hey "blaising" have you ever read one of Obama's transcripts?????
You have got to be kidding me! Uh…duh…uh…uh..er…er….er..uh…you know….uh..uh..er….

It is the responsiblity of the press to have voters make truly informed decisions on who they vote for. This article is just an example of the level of depth the press feels the public can handle. No matter who anyone votes for, it is important to make that vote truly count and not have it based of fluff.

Anything for a photo op….although you have to admit, this one's pretty funny. LOL

Please, give the negative coverage of CNN a rest till 2012 will ya.

thank you president george w. bush for keeping america safe.

CNN is TRASH for even talking about this crap!!

She probably did that on purpose to try to get back into the limelight. She knows that it's over for her.

She never speaks in complete or grammatically correct sentences. This person could have been our next VP!

Was that "Joe the Turkey Killer" in the background?. OH MAN!!, this is a good sketch for SNL. I can't wait to see Tina Fey. They should have former senator stevens in that machine and then feed him to the republicans.

Cody,
"Who cares?! Why has this woman done to elicit such hatred and hostility from so many people, especially the press? Can you all relax now, you got your way, McCain/Plain lost. Since the electin, the stock market has continued to crash, but Obama is still going to be our saviour, so just get over Palin already."

Do you really need me to explain why her condescending attitude, the complete lies she told, her horrible interviews, and her lack of knowledge on current issues and world affairs make me (and many, many other Americans) sick?

BTW…Did you attend the same college(s) she did? I like your creative use of grammar and spelling.

Oh, finally, the President-Elect can't do anything about the economy yet. He hasn't been sworn in. Where is your president (W)? Does he know he is still in office, or did he take another vacation?

Maybe if she goes home and get her inept mouth closed we would not have such hilirous fonder to bash her and laugh at her. Don't blame us when she acts like an idiot and we respond. This is America the joke capital of the WORLD….we LOVE LOVE LOVE our comedians.

Give me that turkey!! You Palin criticizers dont get a turkey this thanksgiving!

Greg,

I sure do pray she runs so Obama will have an easy re-election. You keep cheering for her…

She has to get another publicist. Having a press conference in front of a turkey killing station is wild. Unless she does not want to let go of her fleeting fame, so I guess her publicist did well after all.

Is she still here?

Why is this not surprising, coming from a dimwit like her?

It's not just her fault. I can't believe that anyone…the cameraman…interviewer…etc…would have allowed her to be shot for the interview this way. Morons…all of them.

For all the clowns who feel sorry for poor Sarah, she was told what was happening behind her and had a choice to change background scenes but she was so busy talking in circles as usually and wanted to stay where she was….She's a complete idiot. I don't feel sorry for her. She continues to make a fool of herself just for attention. What's even more tragic is that the Alaskan Dude is probably saying "honey you were great"…..

"I am always in charge of the turkey so I am where I need to be today to prepare for that,"

Huh? If only I could understand her lingo… Must be a small town thing.

if palin were vice president….

upside: it would be the funniest thing to ever happen on our planet.

downside: our plantet would explode.

Clueless again, or still??

Don't ever mess with a Turkey Mom!!!!

Wow … I am completely dumbfounded … not that the Governor is pardoning a turkey (a nice tradition) … not that a turkey is being slaughtered (once again … a nice tradition) … but the negative tone that so many folks have with respect to this woman …. please … look in the mirror and ask yourself …. why am I so righteous and will I ever accomplish as much as this person has done to help out so many have better lives in one's own state and country?

Rudeness and Ignorant Bliss is obviously a commonality amongst more Americans than I care to admit to or be proud of.

To "Onlyhonestonehere": although i am a liberal i agree with what you wrote. it's stupid to feel all warm inside after the governor or the president pardons a turkey and eat a turkey at Thanksgiving and feel all good inside. i don't think i would want to see a turkey slaughtered (or any animal for that matter) and truly respect they people who do this work for us squeamish folks.

the real hypocrites are the vegands who eat only vegetables and criticize people for eating animals that have been killed while they wear their Doc Martens or any other leather shoe, or belt.

This is NEWS CNN! Seriously this woman makes more news with her repeatedly stupidity then I've ever seen. America's fascination with stupid white women never goes away!

Why, cnn, why?
It's time for you guys to move on. The country is tired of Sarah Palin. No more news about her. For the love of god.

To Kim @ 2.36 – Kudos for the observation.
Like everything else about her, its a fake!

I see another SNL skit on the way. Well she only could pardon one…… Too funny

Was that "Joe the Turkey Killer" in the background?. OH MAN!!, this is a good sketch for SNL. I can't wait to see Tina Fey. They should have former senator stevens in that machine instead of that poor turkey.

Watch, this will be CNN's biggest "ticker" draw today…..and you all think Palin is done? You've got to be kidding….

Get out of NYC and LA sometime…..It'll do you a "world" of good….

I think we all know now what God called Sarah Palin to do. Entertain us!

too funny!

This woman is so very foolish! McCain deserved to lose. He actually wanted to put our lives in danger by giving her the VP position. We live in terrible and sometimes dangerous times. They are viewing here idiocy too. Thank God the people prevailed on Nov. 4th. Please Sarah stay in Alaska and NEVER run for anything outside of your state again. If you do-WE THE PEOPLE will be waiting.

The election is over. Are the Democrats so boring that you continue to cover every waking moment of Gov. Palin's life? Jeez, move on

The is a non article / non story

- where do all the left wing liberals get their turkeys from – France ? Sweden ? Netherlands ?

Some of the folks who commented on this article are plan stupid, no wonder they elected a senator from illinois with no experience other than being a community organizer who is mum silent now on specifics for his plan for the economy while the DOW takes a beating.

Way to go, stupids.

Will the stench of Palin not ever leave the public news scene? She is nothing more than a sniveling, ideological thug; and, anyone with a brain should be as sick of this sychophant of Rovian-style demogoguary as I am.

The Turkey represents exactly what happend to Palin on election night, and after.

Yes, a few generations ago, we did hunt for our own food and killed for it, but we don't live in the past right? Palin sure does… And off course we are hypocrites. Well I am anyway. I like my meat, chicken, fish etc… But I don't need to see the animals actually get killed! It kills my appetite! But seeing that oh so sad, stupid woman in front of a killing makes it even worse.
But a big respect for all the butchers and farmers out there. Most people couldn't do the things you do for us!

Give Sarah a break. We all know by now that she is clueless!

I don't think the point of this whole thing is the fact that turkeys are being slaughtered (oh my!!!). Even if your job is to slaughter turkeys all day long and you find not one single thing wrong with it, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to see the irony in this. Pardoning a turkey is a purely symbolic gesture. So to go through the effort to make the gesture in the first place, going out to a turkey farm to pardon a turkey, and then having them being slaughtered in the background defeats the entire purpose of the gesture.

Whether or not we think slaughtering turkeys is humane or not is irrelevant so it's beyond me why it's even coming up in this (from both sides). It's just a dumb move from a PR perspective to have it in the background given what the entire point of it was, and our opinion of turkey slaughtering in general has no bearing on that whatsoever.

We don't even have to get into what a pointless exercise pardoning a turkey is (and a slap in the face to turkeys everywhere, really). Stupidity abounds.

I wish nobody would offer opinions. ooooops sorry for mine

You really can't blame Sarah Failin' for this one, but it IS high-freaking-larious!

It wasn't only one turkey – there were multiple during the course of her whole interview – watch the entire thing on youtube later people. Countdown showed the whole thing last night. AND she did know it was going on. She was asked by the crew if she was sure the background was okay and she said quote "No Worries".

Her ignorance amazes me.

We know that Turkey's are slaughtered but she could have done her intrview from another angle!

What's wrong with you guys. She was told by the video operator exactly what was going on and had the choice to stop the filming. She chose to continue.

WOW…that is all!

"though she did seem to take a glance at the unfortunate event at one particular point during the interview"

………..So, turkey is off the menu at every CNN staffers home for Thanksgiving?

Give it a rest CNN. Let the nut-jobs at Huffington have something to obsess about in their lone world.

Well…everyone. It is true that when we eat our turkey on Thanksgiving the last thing we are thinking about is how they are slaughtered. As a women from a ranch/farm family background-it is not necessary to see this stark view of this event especially if younger viewers are watching. She is insensitive and she has proven it by her callous disregard for the polar bear (who have begun to consumer each other from hunger and lack of habitat), whales and seals in her own state. Why would anyone think she would be sensitive in this situation-you are dreaming.

It's not the turkey, it's the judgment of this woman and the people who handles her to have that as a backdrop for the world to see, for the life of me why do we have to see this woman doing and saying dumb things over and over again, what she needs to do is lock herself in a room with some books and a map, this way she will know how to answer questions and also know where she is..

ha!!! I chocked on my 7UP!!!!!

cnn get a life

why is she still in the news

She's in an interview… of course she knows what is going on around her, chances are she drove to the farm where the tukeys get slaughtered. Would you people be satisfied if she were looking at the turkey and crying to stop the bloodshed in the middle of the interview? The only thing wrong here is that the camera man is at this angle (probably intentional) and that the death dealer should have probably gone on his lunch break at this time.

Sarah Palin has character, a political philosophy, moral values and will make a great President of the United States. After four years of this liberal nut Obama, people will be begging for a genuine change. Not what they are getting now, which is a third Clinton term.

Kill those turkeys. They make for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Right on Sarah. Please run for President.

Please hook up the dog sled and get the stud and her to mush into twilight zone

really. this is news?

its unbelievably childish and naive to get upset about a Turkey getting killed, when you sit down at Thanksgiving and stuff your fat mouths with it. What do you think happens, the head just falls off or they die of old age and then you eat it?

Oh my god, there is a bird being killed in the background and its a travesty! yet Obama supports abortion and thats just peachy king.

I'm so glad the McCain/Palin ticket didnt win. 1) they are wrong for the country 2) I can't handle watching the news and constantly seeing ridiculous things poked at and discussed just because a republican did it.

Its time to grow up.

LOL! This is how we get our turkeys (chickens, McD's hamburgers, etc). Why is this a faux pas is beyond me. This is agriculture at work.

The Butcher of Wasilla.

I thought Mooselini was bad.

why is she still in the news

Yes, I know that a turkey has to be killed before I eat it. I also know that pigs fornicate. What is the correlation? If someone is doing an interview and is oblivious to the fact that one of these things is happening behind them…. it's funny!

It always amazes me that the first thing liberals do to people they dont agree with is call them stupid.

Agreed, this is not a glamorous shot. However, most of reality is not glamourous. Oh by the way, lets talk turkey, for all of you abortion supporters, I would like to see each of you appear in a video where one is being performed behind you…. I suspect that none of you would have the courage to do that.

Jana…..its a Turkey not a human?

Send in the clowns. We need a laugh with this fiscal crisis.

I feel sorry for the turkey that met his maker.

Unbelieveable! About 10% of the posters here actually think that people are upset about the slaughter of the Turkey. OMG! Now I see how people like Palin get elected. These people are soooo dim that they totally miss the point. We dont care about the Turkey, idiot. It is the fact she did an interview during the slaughter. wow!

OK, pardoning a turkey prior to Thanksgiving is mildly humorous; on the other hand, if a person is trying to 'rehabilatate' her image (diva, rogue, whack job, hillibilly, clueless, etc.); givng a speech video taped in front of a live action slaughterhouse may not do the trick. The images aren't exactly kid friendly; trying to decipher Mrs. Palin's syntax is torturous, giving a turkey to a charity would have gotten a lot more goodwill mileage, but the guy playing the camera in the background, despite the turkey's demise, is priceless. In any case, given a staged media event, it makes one wonder, exactly what kind of message was trying to be sent. Bizzare, bizzare.

I grew up in a rural area about 20 miles from any town. Now I live in a suburb of Chicago. City people are pretty naieve about where all that meat comes from in the grocery store. Where do you think those cellophane wrapped turkeys come from? Yeah, that hamburger is just ground up cow, get over it.

Obambi is proposing a FLAN terrorist loving and pardoning AG, who likes sticking guns in little kids faces and oh by the way, he was also involved inn the pardoning of Mark Rich who sold weapons to people that wanted to kill us.

Not only did he pardon these fine folks, he LIED about it under oath about being "involved".

Nah, no story there right CNN, Palin does nothing wrong and she is getting a lengthy stay on the ticker so the BOTS can hammer her for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

But then again these are the same BOTS that came out in unison without any information on Holder and said "great pick by Obama", "Finally some smart people", blah, blah, blah.

You BOTS wish you had been elected Mayor or Governor, but the best you geniuses could be is getting elected Dog catcher and most of you are not qualified for that, woof, woof.

i think we (city folk) know how turkeys get to our dinner table. you are missing the point here. if you go to a slaughter house, you might not want to conduct the interview in front of the guy shooting the cows in the head.

she's like movie… i really funny movie.

I'll admit that this is somewhat hilarious but come on let's give the girl a break. She's a waste of the media's time. She doesn't have the intelligence to put together a coherent sentence. She will never amount to a competent politician. My question is: why do we pay so much attention to her??? Let's get back to the real issues facing our country instead of victimizing a clearly incompetent individual. Come on CNN.

You go Sarah!

It must be a slow news day that this is in the top stories. Give the liberal media idiots something to talk about.

Remember what Dale Earnhart (another idiot) said…"when they call you name, whethers its cheers or jeers, so long as they make noise, its ok. Its when everyone goes silent that you start to worry"

Too funny.

It's not that a turkey is getting processed behind her, but that it was at the event where she "pardoned" a turkey from the slaughterhouse. It was bizarrely ironic.

But just try to listen to her. What, if anything, is she saying? Is that English? It was like listening to a beauty pagent contestant tell us her plan to enact world peace.

Guys,

We all know turkeys get killed for T-giving. But to ignore how completely unaware of her surroudings is and how she lacks any shred of common sense, is obviously a short coming of yours.

Liberals do not hold a copy right on intelligence, and now it is confirmed that they do not hold it on ignorance either. You neo-con right wing freaks need to accept the fact that this woman is a complete fool and a walking media disaster.

In short, kill the turkey, but don't pardon Sarah!

"How do you city folk think that FOOD gets to your table?????????

You city folk are soooooo ignorant about life in general.

Gees, get a life."

Yes, yes We get it. Animals are killed for our consumptions

Wow..what a shocker. Thanks for the newsflash.

Most people don't kill the animal in the living room in front of their kids before they eat it though.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT?

I really hop eshe runs again in fact make her the head of the repubs

1-20-09 the end of an error.

Palin the Language Slayer or
Joe the Turkey Killer
any other potential titles of this film?

Who's dumber: the AP for putting the garbage out, or the many posters who seem to think it's valid criticism?

Wow…society really has regressed!

OMG!!!did we buy her that scarf??????that's not from her local goodwill…..guess she got to keep that one…….We were planning a cruise to alaska…..sorry, not anymore…..if anyone in alaska is like her, I cannot go and spend my money or time there…..we'll pick somewhere else……

Ok, everyone…I think we all know that turkeys must be slaughtered so that everyone can have their Thanksgiving dinner…

The point is that she should have exercised better judgment than to do an interview in front of a guy slaughtering one.

Seems like the right-wingers like Palin are always worried about what kids will see on TV and how it will affect them.

Well, kids are going to see this..and it will affect some of them….they may not want to eat turkey anymore after seeing this. That, in turn, may have a detrimental effect on the small businesses that she claimed she was there to help.

What will she do for Christmas? An interview in a store employee locker room with the guy who plays Santa getting into his beard and suit behind her?

For 4 long years — the MEDIA is going to be focused on this Rt Wing Nutcase and her antics up there in Mooseland —- this is going to tick off a lot of the Lower 48 Republicans who want to run for PRES , like Mitt, the Phoney, Romney — know it ?? She will be getting all the Media attention and then hopefully the GOP Nomination for PRES in 2012 — which will make it so easy for OBAMA to cruise to a 2nd term – know it ??

If you watch the video she ok'd the location of the camera in relation to the turkey being slaughtered. She's fully aware of what is taking place behind her. Yes, this is how food gets to the table, but not my table – I'm vegan so I can expound all I want. It's just so weird that she doesn't get why it is disgusting to some people that she would call this "fun." For all you people who eat meat that are outraged by this, take a look in your mirror. It wouldn't happen if you didn't finance it.

For the love of god people, its a Turkey!! So what, who cares? Palin is a lot smarter than most of you on here in the first place!! Quit screwing around and get to work before you get fired!! Now that would be dumb!

Anybody heard about Joe? Yeahh..!! Joe the Plumber.

He got a job killing turkeys in Alaska..

Yeap…

You guys, she KNEW about the turkey slaughter going on behind her! They asked her ahead of time if that was ok for it to be in the background and she said it was! This was not a set-up. She is just that clueless about political image.

And come'on now, even if you ARE a meat-eater (I'm not) how can you not at least cringe while another creature is in its death thross?? She's pretty heartless. Thank JEEBUS she was not elected! She cries over fetuses but doesn't blink an eye over a grown creature being beheaded? Yikes!