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I don't know who advised the governor to go to Wasilla for the Great Turkey Pardon Fiasco.

It was probably the same genius who told the auto executives to travel in their private jets when they went begging for a bailout.

The video showing Gov. Sarah Palin talking about pardoning a turkey as she stands several feet from blood-splattered Joe the Butcher has become a worldwide sensation.

View the story and video here.

Like the claim that being next to Russia gives one a greater understanding of foreign policy, this has become a joke that puts Alaska in a bad light. We really don't need to give Saturday Night Live any more material.

Pardon me governor, but it's time to call a halt to publicity stunts and focus on the real problems confronting our state.

They include: the uncertain future of the gas pipeline, dropping oil production, the collapse in oil prices and much more.

Please leave turkey pardons to the president.