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As an Irish-American, I'm appalled by emphasis on booze, leprauchins, shiftlessness, etc.
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Posted by manute on 2004-03-17 23:39:28

In Reply to: it's because it's so lacking in anything but booze. posted by altamont on 2004-03-17 13:53:04

The Irish & Irish-American communities have a proud history of overcoming centuries of oppression & persecution to finally become "mainstream" non-victims, both in the US (epitomized by the election of John F. Kennedy as US President) and in Europe (exemplified by the fact that the Republic of Ireland, which got autonomy from Britain only in 1921, is now one of the most prosperous & successful countries in Europe).

It's a good and uplifting story, one worth remembering and celebrating on March 17.

It's infuriating to me that our community's past leaders chose to "spin" St. Patrick's day as a day of booze & leprauchins.

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omfg, you have to click on the drudge report right now... - altamont 2004-03-17 11:46:37 (132 views)

My answer to that is..."so what?" - "51" 2004-03-17 12:01:40 (113 views)

Only that it's ironic. The only problem I see is if America - gsw_hoops 2004-03-17 12:24:19 (120 views)

So the "Little Italy's" and "China Towns" are a recent phenomena? they haven't always been around.. - "51" 2004-03-17 13:28:34 (113 views)

When I have the time tonight, I'll explain how you are wrong. - gsw_hoops 2004-03-17 17:07:50 (63 views)

I'm still waiting for your well thought-out response...if you even have one??? - "51" 2004-03-18 15:49:25 (56 views)

I'm 100% Irish-American, and I can't stand St. Patty's Day - buzz 2004-03-17 13:48:09 (79 views)

The drinking and fighting gets out of hand. But I think it's a good day to study and respect culture - "51" 2004-03-17 14:10:35 (88 views)

Yes, they are both Amateur Night, lol... - buzz 2004-03-17 14:26:32 (87 views)

It might have been me. I always refer to it as "Amateur Night." - Hoops, aka "Pokey Joe Rogers" 2004-03-17 14:19:55 (59 views)

whoever it was, thanks....I still chuckle about it...very good, very good. - "51" 2004-03-17 14:22:56 (67 views)

It's bartender slang - buzz 2004-03-17 14:28:19 (70 views)

I agree. St. Paddy's day is just excuse for frat boys to drink more than usual. - Hoops, aka "Pokey Joe Rogers" 2004-03-17 14:03:15 (63 views)

corned beef and cabbage may not be Irish but is sure is tasty - DC Warrior 2004-03-17 14:09:57 (67 views)

it's because it's so lacking in anything but booze. - altamont 2004-03-17 13:53:04 (67 views)

As an Irish-American, I'm appalled by emphasis on booze, leprauchins, shiftlessness, etc. - manute 2004-03-17 23:39:28 (103 views)

For the record, I don't know any Irish people who drink green beer, lol - buzz 2004-03-17 14:17:28 (83 views)

I've known a few who have turned green from drinking beer. - Hoops, aka "Pokey Joe Rogers" 2004-03-17 14:23:36 (57 views)

do you drink on it? - jayho 2004-03-17 13:52:52 (64 views)

Sometimes - buzz 2004-03-17 14:16:43 (52 views)

It's always been that way - buzz 2004-03-17 12:42:56 (88 views)

I disagree. Both mine and my wife's families were immigrants. - Hoops, aka "Pokey Joe Rogers" 2004-03-17 13:28:58 (82 views)

Good points but I'll reiterate what GSW was talking about. - Trueblood3 2004-03-17 16:05:14 (85 views)

Agree on everything but the racism part - there isn't racism in America towards Latinos? - buzz 2004-03-17 17:15:30 (85 views)

Besides if you are talking about California, who are the "immigrants" anyway - DC Warrior 2004-03-18 09:59:37 (68 views)

That's pretty funny - buzz 2004-03-18 11:59:27 (63 views)

That's awesome, but how is that different from the experience of most every immigrant? - buzz 2004-03-17 13:45:24 (89 views)

buzz, did you read the memo? - jayho 2004-03-17 13:02:30 (84 views)

lmfao - jayho 2004-03-17 12:38:25 (81 views)

hahahah - shik-tracer (5 blades bee-yotch!) 2004-03-17 12:54:55 (72 views)

That's right. - DC Warrior 2004-03-17 12:12:07 (98 views)

I'm 50% Irish!!! - shik-tracer (5 blades bee-yotch!) 2004-03-17 12:02:33 (73 views)

You need not apply..... - "51" 2004-03-17 12:13:22 (79 views)

I watched it the other night. It's in my collection. - Hoops, aka "Pokey Joe Rogers" 2004-03-17 13:01:08 (63 views)

Yeah... I remember that movie. The one where the guy that plays everything plays the drums? - shik-tracer (5 blades bee-yotch!) 2004-03-17 12:25:45 (88 views)

wtf??? is this guy a xenophobe? - shik-tracer (5 blades bee-yotch!) 2004-03-17 11:48:33 (79 views)

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