Doesn’t it just figure? The national Christmas tree died under Obama’s watch.

Federal officials say the National Christmas Tree planted near the White House a year ago has died and is being removed.

The National Park Service says the Colorado blue spruce died of “transplant shock.” It came from a tree farm in New Jersey last year and was planted on the Ellipse just south of the White House in March 2011. (Read More)

Tip of the hat to my friend Liberty 5300.

They can’t even save a tree, yet we’re supposed to believe they can save the economy? Lord help us.

Update: Linked by Daily Pundit and Conservative Hideout – thanks!

Update: Linked by The Pirate’s Cove – thanks!