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In reply to the discussion: White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson [View all]GenThePerservering
(2,768 posts)46. That's not a healthy looking tree
This is one issue that doesn't need chest beating over. It passed its lifespan years ago, and though the efforts to keep it going have been laudable, it'll become the symbol of a decaying America. Come to think of it, maybe that's a good reason to keep it!
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our condo chopped down a tree. replacement tree will be very nice. should I report it to the Hill, who seems to be hard
msongs
Mar 30
#5
"... Biden, with first lady Jill Biden, speaks on the South Lawn...' magnolia tree over his L. shoulder.......
riversedge
Mar 30
#18
says "his administration is "making tremendous enhancements to the White House." ;;;probably the GOLD
riversedge
Mar 30
#19
Someone should tell him what Jackson did to the Native Americans. That'll save the tree.
Hassin Bin Sober
Mar 30
#24
It's nearly 200 years old, and it seems to lack the leaf coverage of a healthy tree.
Calista241
Mar 31
#45
If there were a Dem in the WH, she'd suggest saving any of the wood that isn't rotten and creating a sculpture --
eppur_se_muova
Mar 31
#44
Does this jackass ever do anything that's the actual job of a U.S. president??!
Rhiannon12866
Mar 31
#39