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I'd just tell him that the turkey identifies as an indigenously sourced turkey. For that matter, I'd just buy a chicken and tell him that IT identifies as an indigenously sourced turkey. Since in loony land, "identifying" magically makes it so, all will be fine.

Capperdan


I refused orders once...

I was in the Army Reserves based in LA. It was May 5, 1970, the day after the Kent State shootings. "Four dead in Ohio". That day was officially Armed Forces Day and my unit was scheduled to be in a parade In the heart of the city. I was in the color guard carrying a rifle next to the flag wearing my chrome helmet and dress khakis. So the Commander pulled me and the other rifle guy out and told us to fix bayonets, in anticipation of violent protesters. He told us a " short thrust" (as opposed to a long thrust) should suffice, if someone should attack the flag. We looked at each other and rolled our eyes. We didn't say anything but never did put those bayonets on. It was a surprisingly peaceful march however, given the turmoil of those anti -VietNam days. We never got in trouble, but I have always been a little proud of that.

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PeaceWave

16 hrs ago

My nephew just sent a text saying he'll only attend our Thanksgiving if we're serving an "indigenously sourced turkey."

Last edited Wed Nov 26, 2025, 04:45 PM - Edit history (1)
He says his decision is based on "ethical and political" reasons. I don't know what he's going on about. Back during the pandemic, he was suddenly insisting that Thanksgiving be referred to as Indigenous People's Day. Maybe it's related to that. All I know is that we got our turkey from Safeway and it weighs damn close to 25 pounds, which was a son of an itch to carry since I'm currently suffering from tennis elbow in one arm and a pain unlike anything I've ever experienced. Will he even know the difference, one turkey from another?

Okay, I have an update per Google AI:

"Indigenously sourced turkey" can refer to turkeys with a direct cultural connection to Indigenous peoples or, more recently, turkeys raised on farms that prioritize sustainable and natural practices, often locally. To find such a turkey, search for local farms, especially those raising heritage breeds, and inquire about their sourcing and farming methods.

Modern "indigenously sourced" or "heritage" turkeys

Modern farms, particularly those that promote sustainable and natural practices, are sometimes described as offering "indigenously sourced" turkeys. Many farms raise "heritage breeds" which are a result of the original domestication process from Indigenous populations in North America. Look for farms that raise these birds with specific methods:

(1) Pasture-raised: Allow birds to roam and forage on pasture, often supplemented with organic feed.
(2) No antibiotics or hormones: Raised without the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, or other non-therapeutic chemicals.
(3) Sustainable practices: Some farms have breeding stock on-site and do not rely on commercial hatcheries, which can involve vaccination programs that are not considered "natural" by some standards.