Nov12
"President Bush" Shows Support for Turkeys
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This year, in response to the gobbledygook that is offered on Butterball's Thanksgiving hotline (tips for stuffing a murdered bird? No, thank you!), you'll never guess who is greeting 1-888-VEG-FOOD callers and asking folks to pardon all turkeys from the horrible fate of being Thanksgiving dinner. A clue? He's "decided" to give the birds a break.
Each year, the president "pardons" two turkeys, who used to be sent to, ahem, Frying Pan Park in Fairfax County, Virginia. Well, instead of letting two overblown, overgrown birds get a few months to hobble around on painful legs, here's an idea: Go meat-free! Of all the tough decisions boggling the Executive-brain, this one should be the easiest to make. The weapons of mass defeathering are well-documented, and are known as shackles, scalding tanks, and blade machines. Check out the words of wisdom:
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So, a word to those who would celebrate Thanksgiving with a dead centerpiece: Why not try one of these life-affirming, tasty recipes instead? Or how about a faux turkey? Or a vegan Wellington of mass deliciousness? Yep, healthy, vegetarian Thanksgiving fare abounds, and the turkeys needn't be the only ones doing the gobbling.
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that isnt bush
Posted by: emma | November 12, 2008 01:31 PM
Somehow the Thanksgiving episode of Rugrats just randomly popped into my brain where they were upset that the turkey was going to be eaten and they had to save the turkey and in the end......they did.
That was a nice episode of Rugrats. :)
Thanks for bringing back nostalgia Big Forheaded Bush Impersonator.
Posted by: King of Fiji | November 12, 2008 01:59 PM
I love this guy. (Not the real president Bush). I have seen him on tv many times and he is hilarious but what is his real name? I know I have heard his real name but don't remember what it is. Good message.
Posted by: Rex's Mom | November 12, 2008 02:27 PM
Kudos to President Bush.......from the Turkeys. Now Please STOP the Ariel gunning of Wolves in Alaska. Thank you.
Posted by: MA Moore | November 12, 2008 02:44 PM
Perhaps now is the time to start a National Wildlife Breeding Program instead of barbaric and sensless killing to cull wildlife populations including deer, wolves and bears.
Posted by: MA Moore | November 12, 2008 02:47 PM
No kidding Emma? Ya think?
Posted by: Jennifer L. | November 12, 2008 02:47 PM
Excellent job PETA! It's about time this organization gets political and lets our leaders know that we value animal rights and we want changes to be made. This video reminded me of Saturday Night Live- I hope lots of people are able to see this and realize the horrors turkeys endure. Of course, my Thanksgiving is going to be all vegan!
Posted by: Brielle Barr | November 12, 2008 03:03 PM
This is really funny, thank you! :-)
Posted by: Solun | November 12, 2008 03:07 PM
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Posted by: indycar01 | November 12, 2008 03:45 PM
this isnt even bush(: i think but idk xD
Posted by: mandy | November 12, 2008 04:08 PM
I remember that episode of the Rugrats!!! I hate being an adult- I never see the Rugrats anymore... lol. Anyway, before I saw that the pic was not Bush, I was really surprised and impressed by this. But the disappointment set back in. Oh well- one day animal cruelty will be a hot issue in politics. Until then...
Posted by: Michelle | November 12, 2008 04:59 PM
oh, I nearly thought it would really be George Bush! haha, good video PETA.
"That's P-E.....t-a.org" =)
Posted by: Aneliese | November 12, 2008 07:39 PM
emma, manday: ever heard of "satire"?
pretty accurate though =)
Posted by: jiminycricket | November 12, 2008 09:10 PM
Is this an impostor? He sounds like a fake. He has the voice and physique, but the way he's speaking, it sounds like he's faking it and trying to trick viewers into believing that he wants you to be vegetarian. I don't think Bush is a vegetarian. Or, are you trying to get out a message of animal welfare?
Posted by: Adam Buckley | November 12, 2008 10:17 PM
Well, of course! They are his family members!
Posted by: Marsha S. | November 13, 2008 12:54 AM
it's not bush
Posted by: Emma | November 13, 2008 04:46 AM
oh jeez, i honestly thought that was him for a minute. haha
Posted by: Sally | November 13, 2008 10:14 AM
Okay, who are these people saying "I thought it was going to be the real Bush" or "this is an imposter"? Really? The fact that Peta put the name "President Bush" in quotation marks in the headline didn't clue you in? It's not like Peta thougth this was really Bush or were trying to trick you into thinking it's really him. When you watch SNL do you get confused and disappointed?
Posted by: Mark | November 13, 2008 10:21 AM
THAT WAS SO FUNNY!!!
Posted by: SASHA | November 13, 2008 12:23 PM
I frankly couldn't have cared less whether or not it was an impersonator by the time I had gotten to the end of the video.
Posted by: lizz | November 13, 2008 12:51 PM
hahaha this is funny and i hope it works to convence some people but the video that comes on afterwards is horrible! i cant even watch the whole thing!!!
Posted by: liz | November 13, 2008 07:35 PM
He's good! And kudos to the person(s) who thought up this idea. That was excellent!
Posted by: lynda downie | November 14, 2008 12:15 AM
well thats just insiain
Posted by: john | November 14, 2008 07:10 PM
Humping a turkey?! A worker sticking his finger in a turkey's privates?! Slamming a turkey against a metal stair rail so that its spine is exposed and blood is everywhere?!
These "people" need to see a psychiatrist!!
Posted by: David | November 15, 2008 01:28 AM
very nice
Posted by: pony lovr | November 16, 2008 08:14 PM
OMG TIHS IS FAKE!!!!11!
WTFFFFFFFFFFF IT'S NOT BUSH I CAN TELL OMMMGG YOUR ALL GETTING TRICKed!!!!
Posted by: gARRY | November 20, 2008 12:01 PM
Who is that playing Bush???
I'm in Canada so I already had my thanksgiving and I'm happy to say it was turkey/chicken free :D
Have a good turkeyless thanksgiving everybody and enjoy the vegan/veretarian alternatives :D
Posted by: Talysha | November 20, 2008 06:31 PM
I detest these men...no..true men would never do something so cruel and horrible... they are monsters.. digusting monsters... Does it really make these repulsive, pathetic slimeballs..get off on such incredible cruelty?? They are pathetic losers. Will they ever be punished? How could the punishment ever fit such a disgusting crime.. I truly loathe and despise them.If only we could do to them what they did and do to those poor, defenseless birds...What kind of parents raised these monsters??
Sadly...there are many more out there who are just like these cretins... God can never forgive such cruelty.
Posted by: Kay Fromm | November 20, 2008 08:36 PM
I am ashamed to be a human. We have a responsibility to care for the less fortunate and less intelligent beings, not kill and eat them. I believe that 100 years from now if humanity exits, we will be considered barbarians for what we have done to our fellow beings. I am ashamed and horrified to be on the same planet as these "idiots".
Posted by: James | November 20, 2008 09:21 PM
peta please save the animals,and shoot the workers in thier private place. all the best PETA
Posted by: uma | November 20, 2008 10:52 PM
My hubby and teenager and I already went veg many many months ago thanks to the PETA insider videos. It still upsets and disgusts me that the animals are treated this way. Im so sad knowing that this thanksgiving so many turkeys are suffering....Thank you PETA for continueing to get the inside info...I don't agree with everything you do but I do apriciate what you do for the animals.
Posted by: Christine | November 20, 2008 11:25 PM
um... gARRY, yes, we all know it's fake. We are not getting tricked.
Posted by: lucaz | November 21, 2008 12:06 AM
Ahhhh Very funny guys!! I havent had my cup of coffee her yet in Arizona and almost thought this Bush speach was real. I had to call PETA to confirm that this is a comedian. Too good to be true for Bush to even care about animals!! HA HA HA
Posted by: LIsa Racz | November 21, 2008 09:25 AM
It's a good one that, made me laugh as "Bush" got his message across, but do you know what bugs me? The way anyone thinks it's the turkey that needs the pardon! Meat eaters should be going down on their knees begging pardon of the animals for mass slaughter and greed
Posted by: Barbara Bates | November 21, 2008 10:26 AM
I am amazed that the undercover investigators can stand and film things like this.. It is very very good that they do and I am thankful that they exist, but I think I would have been so disgusted and furious that I couldn't have stopped myself from trying to help the birds. I probably would never had gone in there in the first place, I couldn't even watch it all on video. Keep up the good work PETA investigators!
Posted by: Josefin | November 21, 2008 12:25 PM
the wolves are in yellowstone.
another good place to help animals (nrdc.org) thank you PETA!
Posted by: heather | November 21, 2008 12:27 PM
This guy is to Bush as Fey is to Palin. HIlarious!
Posted by: janna harriss | November 22, 2008 11:49 AM
Why does PETA lie to us? Thats not Bush.
Posted by: Darrel | November 23, 2008 06:25 AM
Meat eaters or not meat eaters have 'Celebration Roast',instead of turkey flesh.It was recommended in the 'Wall Street Journal'this year and tastes delicious.I tried it before Thanksgiving day.It could be bought at Whole Foods and at VeganStore.com.If it's to late to order by Internet for your dinner,get it at Whole Foods,or make sure to have it for Christmas,instead of eating the butt of a pig.(Ham)
You are going to love the taste.So good!The bonuses from eating all meat substitutes is there is never anything synthetic about them.All good for you,with lots and lots of protein and fiber.My bodybuilding husband loves them!
Posted by: patycakes | November 23, 2008 01:36 PM
I do not know the storia.io live in Italy.
But I love and defend the turkeys!
Silvia Italia
Posted by: SILVIA | November 24, 2008 10:06 AM
amen! turkeys are for loving, not eating :)
Posted by: misty | November 25, 2008 05:29 PM
I think most people forget what holidays are all about.. they make it too much about the food and not even think about the livingbeing that was tortured,gave there life to be part of there table scape. Holidays are about getting together with family and friends (new & old), to remenisce and be thankful.
The wall steet journal was right regarding
the "celebration roast"
Peace begins on your plate.
Lori
Posted by: Lori | November 25, 2008 10:31 PM