Video: Turkey saved or created at the White House
posted at 4:10 pm on November 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via MKH. I wish I could take credit for the headline but that joke comes straight from The One himself, winking here at the sublime nonsense of his job numbers. And why not? No one’s buying it, so he might as well have fun with it. This is actually surprisingly funny in parts, most notably the line that comes at 2:35 but more generally in Obama’s amusement over the whole goofy ritual. Too bad Biden had to go and one-up him.
As for the policy implications here, Lileks has got you covered. When will we learn?
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Which one is the turkey?
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 4:11 PM
The picture makes it look like he is blessing it.
Cindy Munford on November 25, 2009 at 4:12 PM
the turkey later asked to be executed instead of being forced to live with Obama as President.
lavell12 on November 25, 2009 at 4:12 PM
LOL. It does. Or maybe Barry raised this butchered Turkey from the dead.
portlandon on November 25, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Did the Chairman first bow to the turkey before giving absolution?
james23 on November 25, 2009 at 4:14 PM
He got his daughter’s name right!
BadgerHawk on November 25, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Awesome headline.
El_Terrible on November 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM
I have heard thats its not a turkey. That the bird was given to Obama from NBC and he bleached it white.
bluegrass on November 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Obama: “I heal you Mr. Turkey. Now rise from the dead and walk among us.”
Press: “That was unprecedented”
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Which one’s the turkey?
capejasmine on November 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Thanks for the laugh. Made me giggle.
search4truth on November 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM
shouldn’t holder do the pardoning?
lavell12 on November 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Given the policies and appointments of this administration, I can well believe that they created the turkey. They have laid enough eggs to do so.
AnotherOpinion on November 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Why’d he have to save a White turkey? :(
If I were president, I would refuse to do this. It’s dumb and stupid.
SouthernGent on November 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Coolest POTUS eva….!!
d1carter on November 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM
LOL
thevastlane on November 25, 2009 at 4:18 PM
I’m surprised he didn’t bow to it first.
pilamaye on November 25, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Living in a bubble.
Reality Check on November 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM
CHAMBERLAIN-ESQUE RINO CANDY ASS!
bighead4 on November 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Did he announce the creation of a Turkey Czar or is Barry the Turkey Czar?
Knucklehead on November 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM
The tradition of pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving is unprecedented.
BadgerHawk on November 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Holder doesn’t pardon white turkeys.
Black Panthers — no problem.
red winger on November 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM
That was pretty funny at around 2:35. There are times like these where I pardon a turkey and send it to Disney Land. LOL
lorien1973 on November 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM
My god. He’s apologizing to turkeys now?
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM
For a moment there, I thought the president was going to make the turkey levitate.
myrenovations on November 25, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Extraordinary.
joshlbetts on November 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Caption contest
Big turkey pardons little one.
Schadenfreude on November 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM
It asked “Will you kiss me”…
the_nile on November 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM
It would have been more impressive if he would have bought a turkey from the supermarket and raised it from the dead. He can do that, you know.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM
That’s for black panthers, not white turkeys.
BadgerHawk on November 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Holiday OT:
Q. What do Obama and Osama have in common?
A. They both have friends who bombed the Pentagon.
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
“Four legs good, two legs bad.”
the_nile on November 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Love your headline!
Alana on November 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Later the turkey was given an iPod stocked up with The Zero’s greatest speeches.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
I can’t watch. Please tell me he didn’t bow to the turkey.
Kafir on November 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM
A little investigation will show that the turkey made a nice contribution to Obama’s campaign fund before it was pardoned.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM
My first thought as I watched this comedy–”A turkey pardoning a turkey…”
lovingmyUSA on November 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM
I thought he was using his divine healing powers. Arise and walk!
ddrintn on November 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM
I can’t wait to see what oboobi does with the christmas ham…
SHARPTOOTH on November 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM
@Trolls: Don’t forget to download your marching orders from the DCCC so you can spout off more liberal propaganda: DCCC Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
Mark Boabaca on November 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM
I thought that was Hillary until I saw that its calves were shapelier.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Caption: “Barack Obama (R) pardons turkey (L)”
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM
He’s probably telling the turkey “If you like your plan, you can keep your plan. Period.”
ddrintn on November 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM
“Gibbs ,uh keep fornicating that um chicken?”
the_nile on November 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM
I can’t wait until Palin’s first Thanksgiving in the White House.
Live turkey slaughter!
JammieWearingFool on November 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM
“When this turkey was born few would have foreseen the day when America would be led by a man of African descent.”
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM
If only he would show as much “mercy” to the unborn of this nation… *sigh*
mcplumbercuda on November 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Can’t view the video, does he tell us how this is unprecedented?
scalleywag on November 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM
I’m surprised he didn’t take 3 months to think about it.
ronsfi on November 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM
“The death panel has decided to spare you life , for now.”
the_nile on November 25, 2009 at 4:31 PM
I thought that was Hillary until I saw that its calves were shapelier.
Cicero43 on November 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM
We’ll you know, KFC does have a hillary special, you get two small breast, two fat thighs and a left wing.
SHARPTOOTH on November 25, 2009 at 4:31 PM
From the cheat sheet:
“Democrats have won all four Congressional special elections since President Obama was inaugurated. Earlier this
month, Democrats defeated Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin’s “tea party” candidate to win New York’s 23rd
District for the first time in more than 100 years.”
They cite two private citizens as opposition. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
They also repeat the “more than 100 years” bullsh*t.
bighead4 on November 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM
I think the least he could have done is bow to the bird.
scalleywag on November 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM
More lies and B.S. from the left.
Is no holiday sacred to these “people”?
Mark Boabaca on November 25, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Guess he’s not going to surprise the troops. Oh that’s right he has a photo op with them on tues.
Brat4life on November 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM
He finally earned his Peace Prize
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM
LOL, anything about the two Democrat Governors who lost?
Del Dolemonte on November 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM
“Oh, the humanity!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FXSnoy71Q4
Del Dolemonte on November 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM
He probably has, just kept quiet about it for a change. I am sure he gave this historic event unprecident consideration.
Cindy Munford on November 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Jive turkey.
mountainmanbob on November 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM
What? No trial in NYC?
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM
I’m worried about that line,the privilege to serve them!!
Reminds me of that sci-fi show, To Serve Man!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIufLRpJYnI
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Oh look, a talking turkey.
Another UNPRECEDENTED event!
GarandFan on November 25, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Turkey to Obama — I am not Michelle!
GnuBreed on November 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM
He and his family were great in this clip. That’s the thing. How can you NOT like Obama? THAT’S the problem. He is personable, likable, and has a great family.
If he didn’t feel like it was his job to take money and redistribute the nation’s wealth I’d support him like crazy. I just wish he didn’t think spending money was the answer to everything. Check that. . . spending OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY was the answer to everything.
There are solutions that don’t cost money. But like sex sells, it’s easy to give away money. That gay american idol guy can’t rely on his talent. He’s got to use sex and shock to become popular. . . how original.
Barack Obama seems like a great guy. I just wish his policy decisions were for less spending.
ThackerAgency on November 25, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Did barry’s hut-half-brother get a turkey?
BHO Jonestown on November 25, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Weren’t the Pilgrims starving in 1621 because their experiment with early Marxism failed?
We will all be eating turkey soon.
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM
“Oh, the humanity!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FXSnoy71Q4
Del Dolemonte on November 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Del Dolemonte: Oh the memories,that was funny!:)
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM
We will all be eating turkey soon.
faraway on November 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM
faraway: Gobble,Gobble!!:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKiVpxaQtjM
canopfor on November 25, 2009 at 4:52 PM
You left out clean.
And you left out the “/sarc” notation. You were joking, right?
Dingbat63 on November 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Cindy Munford on November 25, 2009 at 4:59 PM
It would be funnier if five jihadist turkeys weren’t about to get the show trial of the century in NYC.
alliebobbitt on November 25, 2009 at 5:00 PM
My first thought, exactly…
Khun Joe on November 25, 2009 at 5:02 PM
SNAP!
alliebobbitt on November 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM
That was actually pretty enjoyable. And to quote a well-known movie line, “The colossal prick even managed to sound magnanimous.”
“Courage” is from my hometown (Goldsboro, NC) and needless to say, the locals are practically giddy over this.
There are lots of turkey farms in the area and you’ll always know within about half a mile whenever you’re about to pass by one.
The Ugly American on November 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM
To keep balance in the fowl universe, I had chicken wings for lunch.
madmonkphotog on November 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM
That was actually pretty enjoyable. And to quote a certain movie line, “The colossal pr*ck even managed to sound magnanimous.”
“Courage” is from my hometown (Goldsboro, NC) and needless to say, the locals are practically giddy over this.
There are lots of turkey farms in the area and you’ll always know within about half a mile whenever you’re about to pass by one.
The Ugly American on November 25, 2009 at 5:10 PM
I’ve think we have found something that Obowma is actually fit to do…
Seven Percent Solution on November 25, 2009 at 5:10 PM
The other option was to kill it, and in three days bring it back to life…but then it wouldn’t have been unprecedented.
And good call on saving a white turkey, another sign of turning his back on the black brothers….
right2bright on November 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM
NEWS BULLETIN
Today Obama reversed his decision on the turkey nad has decided to try the turkey in a civilian court in New York City. An Obama spokesman reported,”We’re not going to let that turkey go even if he’s acquitted.”
NoFanofLibs on November 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
With ObamaCare that turkey could live to be a hundred…
d1carter on November 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
A. They both hate the USA.
TXUS on November 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Generally good. I did like the: “Is there an official gesture?” At least he didn’t bow to the turkey. (Hope and change!)
But, “New perils and new hardships”? Hardly. Same old perils – statists trying to control and dictate everything. Same old hardships – the inevitable results of statists trying to control and dictate everything.
I give thanks to HotAir, Biggovernment.com, Instapundit, Fox News and the like for doing the jobs others won’t do – namely journalism.
Well done folks!!
Pablo Snooze on November 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
How about because he’s a lying, insincere, vacillating, blowhard?
Fighton03 on November 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
yes there is, but it’s a sad thing the turkey didn’t have fingers to give it.
Fighton03 on November 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Plastic; turkey.
Jim Treacher on November 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I’m sure there are others, here’s my version.
BKeyser on November 25, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I saw this live — I actually thought he was pretty funny and his message for the troops was nice.
D2Boston on November 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
The guy seemed almost decent here. His daughters seem like nice kids. He’s still ruining the economy. First two can’t overcome the last one.
jimmy2shoes on November 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Did anyone else get the notion that was the first time he had read the speech? His little pause and smirk at the kicker ‘saved or created four turkeys’ seemed to amuse him as much as it did the crowd, kinda like that was the first time he’d seen the joke.
Or maybe it’s just me…
dish on November 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Sorry, tough for me to find anything humorous about this anti-American SOB, hell bent on destroying the country.
RightWinged on November 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Headline should read:
President Pardons Turkey;
Turkey Expresses Relief That Teleprompters Fully Functional
wildweasel on November 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM
As others have said, and AP surely knows, the screenshot looks like he’s resurrecting the turkey from the dead. LOLOL The Won does it again.
inviolet on November 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM
The ruining the country thing does it for me.
justltl on November 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM
NTIM (we are talking a turkey pardon) but it’s pretty obvious he never saw the joke before (see 2:20-2:30). Just for comparison purposes, though, the next time we see a laugh like that on a more substantive policy speech or greeting of a foreign dignitary.
inviolet on November 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM
He’s high.
Red Cloud on November 25, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Anyone else notice how he says they ‘saved or created four turkeys’, right after he mentions that two of those four birds are going to be killed and eaten?
BadgerHawk on November 25, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Just my observation, but he does ok in these kind of roles. Cant we have someone who knows how to run a WH come in and do the heavy lifting and let him do all the PR crap like this?
di butler on November 25, 2009 at 8:36 PM
It looks as if Palin and Beck are really in their heads. The Dems are worried.
onlineanalyst on November 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM
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