After a long, 90 day period of careful consideration, Obama announced that he had reached a decision, and earlier today made his plans known.

“Courage” the turkey  has been granted a presidential pardon.  Instead of an execution and a delicious post-mortem, the bird will receive a trip to Disneyland and an idyllic life on a farm.

Congratulations to courage, and here’s hoping that the president can find the time to make an announcement of similar importance regarding the future of our troops in Afghanistan.

To every one else, Happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your non-pardoned birds.  The Robalution will resume on Friday, assuming Harry Reid doesn’t sneak into the Senate tomorrow to pass his health care bill while we’re looking.

- Robert Laurie