The Turkey Awards

My nominations in no particular order are...

...Sarah Palin, because she just loves to talk turkey, but her meat is dry and hard to swallow, let alone believe.

...Thomas Chapman, reading school district superintendent, for being a complete turkey about how he handles his junior administrators and in turn the students.

...Reading City Council (turkeys for each), it sounds more like a gaggle of turkeys going after a handful of feed in their meetings than anything resembling civil discourse or meaningful action.  They ought all be stuffed, served up to the city, and new people with agendas other than their own, put in their place.

...John Fielding, gets a turkey because a lot of people probably want to give him the bird anyway.

...The Pennsylvania Senate Republican hold-outs, who made sure that Turkey Day was going to be more of a downer than usual thanks to a late, underfunded budget.

...the poor and troubled people I work with, because I'd give them all a big turkey and trimmings to celebrate with their friends and family if I could.  

...Nancy Pelosi, needs turkey so she can stop looking so chicken.  Maybe a hearty meal of turkey and potatoes will put some of that missing starch back into her.  

...The big insurance conglomerates, because they epitomize what it means to be full of something, like stuffing.  Also, they usually have their head jammed up their *ss, just like a frozen bird.    It is time they got roasted for several hours and basted until they fall off the bone, too.

...Facebook, for being turkies about how they handle peoples' information and the wild turkey changes they make without consulting us much beforehand.  They also get the cranberry sauce award, for being bittersweet, in that you don't like what they're doing, but hate to cut off your friends.

...Fox News, CNN, & MSNBC, I don't know of any bigger turkeys than these.  If it weren't for the dressing and side dishes, the meat from these birds would be quite ugly too look at.  Please pass the spun, whipped potatoes.

...(soon to be ex-)Governor Mark Sanford, a turkey for thinking that he could be pushing morals from the bully pulpit, but indiscretions in the back room.  Wow, now that's a strange bird.

...Major League Umpires, because even turkeys could have called the games this years better, especially the playoffs, wow!  

Okay, I think I've given away enough turkeys for now, after all Jaindl only makes so many million birds a year, right?  So, sit on down and have a taste of some rather foul things and when you're done, be thankful because it could be a whole lot worse (though anything's possible).  

Seeker, Tree Climber, Observer

Subject to change over time, because life is not static and neither should we be.

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by: Jamoca @ Thu Nov 26, 2009 at 09:42:12 AM CST

Turkey Awards

The Israeli government for refusing to stop the building and give the peace process a shot.

The Palestinian government for not stopping thier militants and giving the peace process a shot.

Dubai for wrecking the world stock markets on Thanksgiving Day

The Pope for not understand the message of Jesus at all

The Iran Pilgrim who are protesting at the Hajj

Every banker who took taxpayer money AND a nice fat bonus too.

Every banker who took taxpayer money AND complained that they couldn't take a nice fat bonus too.

Oh hell...every banker.

You are welcome to disagree...

Kirk

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by: KirkWentzel @ Thu Nov 26, 2009 at 10:51:01 AM CST

my turkey award

tyler: hey, that census worker killed himself..so where was the call for 'not jumping to conclusions when you accused the voices of hate?
John:

I never wrote about
the census worker incident so I didn't "jump to conclusions."
One thing about Major Hasan which is now obvious is that the persecution of Muslims based only on their faith radicalizes them.  Bush's insistence on making Iraq a holy war has had its inevitable effects.  This is what happens from bad policy.

As the British inquiry into Iraq continues we'll learn more and more about the tragic decisions which led to the Iraq War.

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tyler: oh, i must have you confused with the OTHER John Morgan who wrote this on the OTHER Pa Progressive...

Hope Versus Hate
by: John Morgan
Sun Sep 27, 2009 at 12:58:06 PM EDT
We're seeing an epic struggle between the forces of Hope and the forces of Hate.  This began last year when Hope was the main message of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.  We witnessed the hatred unleashed against him as an African American seeking the highest office in the land.  Read any online board and you can see the thousands, nee, millions, of racist statements and threats being made against the President.  The tea baggers are so full of rage and hatred as to be very scary.  The culture of Hate and violence is having effects already as a census worker was hanged last week and the word "fed" was written on his chest.  

:)

hope everyones Thanksgiving is blessed!

have a great day :)

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by: tylerderbun @ Thu Nov 26, 2009 at 11:38:00 AM CST

Where in that

did I blame anyone.  It was nothing but the facts.  The culture of hatred being wrought by these forces is out of control.  Death threats against Obama are running the Secret Service rabid and hate crimes against gays are up 11%.  Maybe it was all this pretend hatred towards the census which caused this guy to off himself.

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by: John Morgan @ Thu Nov 26, 2009 at 19:36:28 PM CST

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when they make a movie about...

the assassination of barry hussein they way they made one about Bush...THEN talk to me about the voices of hate and the concerns about the presidents security. if you dont think Bush had more threats than you are out of your old growth tree.  

your side is LOADED with hate. especially for those who dare to ...gasp...disagree with the leftist mantra...which only goes to prove my long held assertion that the left wants diversity in everything but thought.

and you want to talk about hate crimes?  try being a jew in this or any other country.

have a great day :)

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by: tylerderbun @ Thu Nov 26, 2009 at 21:47:26 PM CST

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Re: when they make a movie about... "

The making of the movie on President Bush2 that you refer to was, in my opinion, a near criminal act. That same motion picture, along with the dispeakable "General Betrayus" commercial only further proves that unbounded and mindless hate is not the sole genus of the far right.
In fact, there is a most unfortunate example of this same genre of "hate politics" pursued on this very blog by Mr. John Morgan, who is apparently totally obsessed with his personal hatred for the Catholic Church.
Should John continue this nonsense, he will only further marginalize himself...heading downhill to the point of possessing a measure of political influence about equal to some sign-waving character screaming at passerby's from a downtown city street corner.
While the Church may ignore these Morgan flea bites, should the broader political community get wind of these wild attacks on a major religion, he may find it difficult to get past the front door of the local elevator inspector.
It is truly a shame.
Matt Thomas  

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by: Matt Thomas @ Fri Nov 27, 2009 at 13:16:05 PM CST

as a conservative..

the movie about Bush's assassination didnt bother me all that much...i considered the source and realized it was just a lefty's wet dream put on film. the only real shocker was that it didnt garner an award the way Al Gore's ppt did, Michael Moore's drivel and the Dixie Chick's screeching did. Hell, toss in Barry's Nobel prize in there too...

As for John and his thoughts on religion...and our military...ah, Matt? Remember how I have oft repeated that the democratic party is hijacked by the hardcore left?  John is an unapologetic classic example of that. Despises religion...well, scratch that...despites Christianity and is scared shitless of Islam to the point he will defend it even though his existance as a open gay man would be a death sentence under the religion of peace... and he sees the government as the only entity capable of solving the woes of the world. And the blue dogs democrats, the moderate dems, have no place in his party anymore.  

he is the epitome of the dem leadership in the house, senate and white house.  

have a great day :)

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by: tylerderbun @ Sat Nov 28, 2009 at 01:25:56 AM CST

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I don't depise religion

I despise what's been done by the "religious."  Organized religion has been the cause of most wars and heartache in this world.

I don't believe in a god, there's only so much gullibility in this reality based mind, but I do believe in the philosopher Jesus' teachings.

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by: John Morgan @ Sat Nov 28, 2009 at 19:58:31 PM CST

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understood...

But i think one of the points i was making I(and have tried to make in the past) is that your vitrol against the 'religious' is aimed squarely at one specific religion...Christianity...while Islam...the bloodthirty legions that follow it...somehow goes under your radar.  Show me the last beheading done in the name of Jesus. Show me the last Christian who screams 'Jesus is great' prior to shooting up a mosque.  You dont for a very good reason.

Listen, i understand that if your afraid of a fatwa...I get that...however, if that is your concern, then that ought to piss you off even more, since you pride yourself as a champion of free speech.

but its your blog.

have a great day :)

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by: tylerderbun @ Sun Nov 29, 2009 at 15:28:36 PM CST

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I dislike all religions

It is the christian right though which is trying to control this country however and that is my chief concern.  If I lived elsewhere I'd rail about Islam or whatever other religion was trying to control the people.  Religion is the root of most of the evil in this world.  When's the last war you heard of where religion or some god wasn't evoked?  None.  Too many millions of people suffer at the hands of intolerant religious people and institutions.  Islam is no better than christianity, and, in fact, far worse.  Imposing theocracy, whether it be Islamic or Christian based, is blasphemy.

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by: John Morgan @ Wed Dec 02, 2009 at 12:59:55 PM CST

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re...as a conservative..

I cannot agree with your finding that the Dem leadership is as asinine as the far left wingnuts. Even if it were, few would be witless enough to run around attacking the Church and equating the Pope with Nazis who murdered millions of innocent people.
You have it at least half right in terms of the crazies...but there are at least an equal number on the right. I support center politics which is what has prevented this nation from turning into Bosnia.
On your other comment, I totally agree.
How can anyone have empathy for a Mid-East so-called "culture" that puts gay persons to death, treats women as chattel and cuts the hands off someone who might steal a loaf of bread?
I was over there just prior to the first Iraq war.
One was cautioned not to display any Christain symbols like openly wearing a cross, crucifix or religous medal.
Indeed, a wonderfully tolerant society.
Matt Thomas  

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by: Matt Thomas @ Sat Nov 28, 2009 at 07:04:35 AM CST

Turkeys: Any other nominations?

I am forced to agree with at least one-half of these nominations...yet you neglected to include another very worthy nominee:
Allow me to nominate yourself, Mr. John Morgan, for possessing an inflated self-image beyond that of the "Michelin Man"...an ego of almost unlimited dimensions and one that at times challenges (God help us) even that of the ill-fated Hindenburg.
For here is a man who, on a near daily basis, trounces not only petty Pennsylvania politicians, but goes on to slay senators, governors, bishops and even popes.
Am rooting for you John and praying for your recieving this most high honor.
Matt Thomas  

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by: Matt Thomas @ Sat Nov 28, 2009 at 21:48:51 PM CST

Everyone knows

I'm a turkey.

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by: John Morgan @ Sun Nov 29, 2009 at 08:31:52 AM CST

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