Turkey's Thanksgiving is a Trip to Disneyland (Bush/pardon)

[doxieone]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002638761_turkey22.html


Turkey's Thanksgiving is a trip to Disneyland
By Johanna Neuman

Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON — Every November, the president of the United States is presented with the National Thanksgiving Turkey — and promptly issues it a formal pardon.

But unlike the turkeys reprieved over the past 15 years, this year's bird will not be sent to live out its final days at Frying Pan Park, an animal farm in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. Instead, this afternoon, the 35-pound presidential turkey is going to Disneyland. On United Flight 197. First class.

With a contentious Congress in recess, some might speculate that the turkeys are benefiting from the benevolence of a capital in seasonal good cheer. But the travel plans may have more to do with a letter-writing campaign sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals, along with some reports in the media, decrying the fate that befell the previously pardoned birds.



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(Note: Florida would have been closer.... but maybe Jeb didn't want to be a part of this.)

[doxieone]

1. Note that the turkey gets to fly first class. n/t

[cleofus1]

2. i'm doing my part...

i'm eating a ham this year...(but just wait for christmas baby)