Obama got the love from Irish audiences he couldn't get in America - VIDEO
New book reveals Obama was ‘loose and funny’ while in Ireland
Published Friday, January 20, 2012, 3:23 PM
Updated Friday, January 20, 2012, 3:23 PM
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fscarlson | Jan 11, 2012, 03:38 PM EST
Respect is earned, and so far, he hasn't earned mine. Bending his elbow in a pub does little to impress. He is moving fast to turn Americans into socialists, and that is a very tough pill to swallow for this patriot who is also of Irish descent. The color of his skin is insignificant; although, he would have you believe otherwise.
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EphraimKibbey | Jan 11, 2012, 02:57 PM EST
The hatred that I see comes from the right. The left is only disappointed that our president spent too long trying to work with a group that had sworn to destroy him even at the cost of the country that they had sworn to protect. I only hope that there are enough of us left uncontaminated by the disease to save our country from committing economic suicide by returning to the policies of the Bush years. I too found Ireland a friendly, welcoming land. I wonder what happens to some of Irish descent after living in the US for a while that they become he haters of the different. Our melting pot is supposed to be America's strength.
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MegK311 | Jan 11, 2012, 02:45 PM EST
I did not vote for Obama and I will not vote for him in the next election. I am sure he is a great man to have a few pints with at the pub but he is a horrible president. I would not wish him on my worst enemy. So in November I will vote for anybody but Obama.
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PhlutiePhan | Jan 11, 2012, 02:08 PM EST
This same book relates just how much resentment (read hate) was harbored by Michelle toward Irish Catholic politicians in Chicago. Bill Daley jumped ship or was pushed within the last several days just after the book by Ms. Kantor surfaced. According to the last census, there are 12.51% African-American, 16.4% Hispanic, 15.48% German, 12.26% Irish including 1% Scotch-Irish. I believe that it is at his peril that Mr. Obama "kick around the Irish". The backbone of the unions has always been the Irish (On the Waterfront). He has been nothing if downright ignorant toward unions and the working man. His progressive foundation includes the African-American 99%, radical feminists and gays, and the Harvard elite. As a JFK Irish Catholic Navy veteran with four years of shipboard service, I can say that I knew "Abram, Martin, and John" and you Mr. President are none of the above. In fact, you are a "sheep in wolve's clothing" who is radical socialist in nature and a radical Muslim sympathizer in fact. Semper Fi.
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carrickcourt | Jan 11, 2012, 01:49 PM EST
When I noted this article I thought now what kind of 'brilliant' anti Obama comments will be posted now? Well I was right they were 'brilliant' nonsense as always. Poor Obama gets blamed for just about everything these days, though the 'blame' is clearly on Congress for putting politics over solving the USA's numerous problems as their priority.
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McNamara31 | Jan 11, 2012, 01:49 PM EST
Awilhoef…. Who is the "stupid", ignorant and might I add condescending person here? I bet in your circles Gov. Perry is considered Einstein. Where do you get off calling the majority of Irish people stupid.
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peterson | Jan 11, 2012, 01:44 PM EST
obumma appears to be the worst President of the USA - ever! Why aren't there any records available to prove his past accomplishments, education, employment history. etc.
Why are there not any records available on Obama"s education, work history, qualifications, etc. etc. Would you hire a person who refuses to furnish this ? Of course not !
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ciaradexy | Jan 11, 2012, 01:00 PM EST
The only reason any irish people actually like Obama is because he doesnt seem like the same war hungry bible thumping inbred that your previous President was. We kinda hoped he'd take your troops out of our country.
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JBRAFTREE | Jan 11, 2012, 12:45 PM EST
Pretty soon he'll have some time on his hands, he can fly from Chgo to Dublin and take the train to Offaly. I'm sure he would enjoy that.
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wilhoef | Jan 11, 2012, 12:42 PM EST
The majority of Irish people are too stupid to recognize this guy for what he is - a Communist. That's why they voted for the European Union. We know where that took them.
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LeahTxUSA | Jan 11, 2012, 12:18 PM EST
Obama is an incompetent who is not happy unless he's spreading hate & discontent throughout our country. Anyone with a shred of intelligence would never have voted on someone with his total lack of experience & radical associations. His only remaining support comes from unions, academia & blacks.
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johhnyb | Jan 11, 2012, 11:52 AM EST
Hi Oldperfessor. You must have missed Bin Laden's unfortunate accident then.
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bob40wil | Jan 11, 2012, 11:38 AM EST
If the Irish love him so much they can have him when he's done here.
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jamieLM | Jan 11, 2012, 11:35 AM EST
Visiting another country as a "guest" for a Very Short Time compared to living there and governing that country, are two different things. It's easier for the people of any host country, including the U.S., to be friendly, polite, and gracious when they know the "guest" is going home SOON. On a personal level, many "guests" can be very charming. That doesn't mean the host country would want to see any of these "guests" elected to office in THEIR country.
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