Squirrels go nuts for First Lady’s garden in shutdown

[Ptarmigan]

Squirrels go nuts for First Lady’s garden in shutdown
http://nypost.com/2013/10/14/squirrels-nuts-for-first-ladys-garden-during-shutdown/

WASHINGTON –  Squirrels are living high on the hog thanks to the government stalemate – feasting on tomatoes from the First Lady’s beloved White House garden while federal gardeners remain idle.

With the shutdown entering its third week, the Park Service gardeners who normally tend the mushrooms, peppers, squash and other tasty items have only been permitted to water the plants.

Under the peculiar rules in effect, they are not allowed to rake or weed or even mow the grass.

Even the shutdown has affected Michelle Obama's garden. The squirrels are eating the garden.

[Celtic Rose]

Squirrels go nuts for First Lady’s garden in shutdown
http://nypost.com/2013/10/14/squirrels-nuts-for-first-ladys-garden-during-shutdown/

Even the shutdown has affected Michelle Obama's garden. The squirrels are eating the garden.

Heaven forbid the First Lady take care of "her" garden.  Why is watering exempt?  How did watering the White House vegetable garden become an essential duty?

[Chris_]

They should put up barricades.  Damn squirrels!

[DumbAss Tanker]

If it's "Her" garden, why doesn't she get off her fat, pampered ass and do the work herself?

[Mr Mannn]

If it's "Her" garden, why doesn't she get off her fat, pampered ass and do the work herself?

She is elite. Work is for the little people.
.............Besides, New plants will be planted in time for the photo op. (at tax payer expense)

[Linda]

She is elite. Work is for the little people.
.............Besides, New healthy and of appropriate size plants will be planted in time for the photo op. (at tax payer expense)

Fixed...can't have droopy dying plants pictured at the 1st lady's garden.

[JohnnyReb]

Marie said let them eat cake...Moochelle said let them ear tomatoes because their damn sure ain't no nuts between the prezenits legs.