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The top 10 Irish to give thanks for on Thanksgiving

ROBERT REYNOLDS,

IrishCentral.com Columnist

Published Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 6:42 AM

Updated Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:23 AM

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Sen. Ted Kennedy

Sarah Palin — Yes, Sarah Palin has at least offered a bolt of new energy and enthusiasm to a very tired looking Republican Party — she makes politics interesting again. Very proud of her Irish roots in her new book "Going Rogue."

Ted Kennedy — His stance for the little guy was his greatest gift. Never forgot the downtrodden and the people most in need. He will be missed.

Jim Sheridan — Dublin-born director whose new movie "Brothers" will win an Oscar, I predict. The greatest ever-Irish filmmaker who once walked the streets in New York looking for work.

Susan Boyle — For showing what an underdog can achieve when given her day. Her voice has captured millions like her. She sings for the lost and the lonely mother from Ireland.

Liam Neeson — His class and style after facing the worst adversity possible when his wife died was there for all the world to see. One of the very best.

Colum McCann — Another Irish exile who won the National Book Award for his wonderful work ‘Let the Great World Spin’ Well deserved and overdue.

Joe Biden — For those wonderful occasional gaffes that remind us we’re all human after all. A great Vice President .

Bill O’Reilly — Because somehow he lacks the venom of Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck, and yet makes his conservative points just as well.

Soledad O’Brien — CNN anchor is the very face of multicultural America and a fine reporter to boot. Her "Black in America" series was wonderful.

Jim Norton — You have to see this wonderful actor in "Finian’s Rainbow" on Broadway to appreciate what a treasure he is.

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Verum68 | Nov 26, 2009, 06:56 AM EST

I'm disappointed that you included two people who repeatedly lie - Sarah Palin and Bill O'Reilly.

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McNabb1966 | Nov 25, 2009, 09:32 PM EST

Hey ciarrai... Sober up and settle down. Stop babbling. Your hatred for successful people is more than a little sad.

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beverly11 | Nov 25, 2009, 08:06 PM EST

I think whoever that ciarrai is should crawl back under the rock she came from....

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beverly11 | Nov 25, 2009, 08:03 PM EST

Thank you, we love Sarah Palin and don't letthe hollywood liberals tell you anything different.

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ciarrai | Nov 25, 2009, 06:28 PM EST

Sarah Palin was irresponsible when the became pregnant at an age which predisposes a woman to a much higher risk for a Down Syndrome child. She is stupid and we just saw that picture for 8 years with "The Cheerleader" (Bush was a cheerleader at Yale).

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ciarrai | Nov 25, 2009, 06:24 PM EST

Attention Robert Reynolds: Put the pipe down. That shit's not good for you.

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ciarrai | Nov 25, 2009, 06:22 PM EST

Sarah Palin sucks. Bill O'Reilly is a fake and a liar. Any questions?

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Porickseantuny | Nov 25, 2009, 06:07 PM EST

When Sarah Palin was faced with a life and death decision she chose life. When Teddy was faced with a life and death decision he chose the Australian Crawl.

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PaddyDeMucker | Nov 25, 2009, 05:29 PM EST

Actually irishwxman, Soledad O'Briens Irish roots are on her fathers side. SARAH PALIN........OH MY GAWD - a brain dead moron.

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irishwxman | Nov 25, 2009, 04:26 PM EST

Interesting picks. Why he chose Joe Biden and Soledad O’Brien is beyond me. He's a complete doofus moron and she is a below par reporter on a failing network. (P.S. She is not even Irish...her husband is.)

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Watchman | Nov 25, 2009, 11:37 AM EST

I can't believe (yes I can) that the Voice gives thanks for Sarah Palin on the basis that, out of nowhere, she now claims to have Irish roots. Who cares where she thinks she comes from? Our concern should be with where she thinks she's going. Honest to Gawd, the Voice's obsession with Irishness is making us all crazy. But do not despair. I have a book to finish and am taking a sabbatical from commentary duties. If Ireland beat South Africa this weekend and my nephew-in-law Paddy Wallace plays well, I may enjoy a drink or two in Eamonn's Bar in Brooklyn, where Tommy the barman, from Monaghan, is a sound fellow. Other than that, Happy Holidays (how I hate that phrase) Plasticpaddy, Padraig and Jaserisityourself. And live long and prosper, Niall. Keep up the, er, good work!

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meaganf | Nov 25, 2009, 11:16 AM EST

I have to agree with the other posters. Calling Sarah Palin a "top 10 Irish person" is REALLY stretching it! I can't believe her name is still being bounced around as a legitmate candidate for President in 2012. God save our country if that happens!

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hyattsville | Nov 25, 2009, 10:21 AM EST

God you have totally scraped the barrel mentioning Sarah Palin there.

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pebblestream | Nov 25, 2009, 09:35 AM EST

I was going to read this until I saw you calling Sarah Palin a Top 10 Irish person. The only Top 10 list she should be on is the Top 1diots or Top 10 Disgusting People. I can't imagine her name on the same list with someone of the intelligence and stature as Liam Neeson or Ted Kennedy.

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