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riderinthestorm

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13. Wow! Way to dismiss centuries of brutality and oppression by the Brits towards the Irish!

Sun Mar 18, 2012, 09:23 AM

Mar 2012

Its quite possible to make a case that the Irish potato famine was active genocide by the Brits. Its folks like you who refuse to see their part in the entire Irish occupation fiasco that infuriate the Irish (and Irish Americans). If you see resentment towards the British you may want to look in your mirror however I believe Americans in general LOVE the Brits.

The Brits telling ANYONE to shut up about the situation is beyond parody. Please, I double dog dare you to tell THIS Irishwoman to shut up. Regardless I see a united Ireland as well in the future - the birth rates will make it so.

And I hardly think anyone is fooled about the life of St Patrick. He's venerated by the Irish because he brought Christianity to the land, not because he was a native son. Newsflash! Christmas used to be a pagan holiday too... doesn't stop Christians from co-opting it and gleefully making it their own (or perhaps you think there's something wrong with that too?)

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At the close of St Patricks Day I wish to say.. One Ireland!!! [View all] Loudmxr Mar 2012 OP

It is sad to me that I too will probably never see a united Ireland. hlthe2b Mar 2012 #1

Wont happen OPOS Mar 2012 #2

I disagree. It may take the next 100 years but Ireland will be united. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #3

100 vs. 800 OPOS Mar 2012 #18

It will probably happen on it's own with demographics riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #19

Again... OPOS Mar 2012 #22

I already said they don't have to move! Let them stay. riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #24

Not all Northern Irish Catholics are Nationalists... Agent William Mar 2012 #25

I agree ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #4

The population of NI is heading toward a Catholic majority JaneQPublic Mar 2012 #5

Let Northern Ireland alone. Boudica the Lyoness Mar 2012 #6

I disagree he is at just as much liberty to discuss his views MichaelMcGuire Mar 2012 #10

ironic a English person telling people to butt out. Sea-Dog Mar 2012 #11

Wow! Way to dismiss centuries of brutality and oppression by the Brits towards the Irish! riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #13

Cue Mrs. Krapabble style laughter (from the Simpsons for those who don't know). a la izquierda Mar 2012 #14

Actually, Drahthaardogs Mar 2012 #21

Perhaps if your family came to this country WolverineDG Mar 2012 #23

+1000 Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #26

tis true St Pat was not Irish, he was born in Scotland to a Romanized family. unapatriciated Mar 2012 #27

I prefer to say "one Europe" hfojvt Mar 2012 #7

Sorry, no. Spider Jerusalem Mar 2012 #8

Never been against an united Ireland. MichaelMcGuire Mar 2012 #9

Loved Riverdance.....but with Michael Flatley as lead dancer.... a kennedy Mar 2012 #12

One of the best political bumper stickers I've seen read, "26 + 6 = 1." On another note. I was in Citizen Worker Mar 2012 #15

Yes excuse not to write Mar 2012 #16

k & r Sea-Dog Mar 2012 #17

K & R chieftain Mar 2012 #20