Comments on: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

By: Justthisguy

Justthisguy — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:46:24 +0000

b^2, I went out once on St. Patrick’s Day, to the Publix. I wore the orange t-shirt, but as it was a bit chilly, I put on a green Cardigan over it, which I left unbuttoned. I was also wearing white socks. I did not wish to exacerbate Roman-vs.-Protestant animosities on that day, preferring to celebrate the essential unity of all Celtic folks.

As the United Irishmen tried to do, in 1798.

I met a coupla or 3 people ostentatiously wearing the Green. We had a good talk and parted amicably.

Unfortunately, most everyone else in the store seemed to be from Nuevo Leon, or Haiti, or someplace, so the joke was lost on them.

I also have a Quantrill t-shirt. I betcha I can walk down the main drag in Lawrence, Kansas wearing that and not have anybody offer to knock me down and kick me to death, the ignorance of our history being so widespread these days among folks who ought to know better

By: badbob

badbob — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:35:20 +0000

Just noticed this. A small thing. But I want to stimulate those who aren’t Irish or Irish American to a histrorical fact:

“My T-shirt will be orange, as it was last year”

Ever notice the Irish flag is actually Orange surrounded by Green?

Only Orangeman from the “Rev. Ian Paiselys” (a hater responsible for much sectarian violence) breed of “Irishman” (actually Cromwell’s crew genetically..) would piss off true Catholic Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day..And you know it. They actually have their own Prange Day over there..It ain’t something to be proud of.

Go study it.

By: badbob

badbob — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:18:12 +0000

Best St. Patrick’s I’ve had since I was a young spalpeen marching in the NY Parade (pre-gay days).

And I spent it yesterday with my brothers in the cold wind protecting things and seeing the domestic enemy amongst us. Up close. T’aint pretty.

Best ever because- we won.

By: deBarra

deBarra — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:23:14 +0000

Beannachta?ɬ? na F?ɬ

By: deBarra

deBarra — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:23:14 +0000

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

By: Justthisguy

Justthisguy — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:42:52 +0000

Capn george, I’m well aware of that. However, we gave’em what for from 1776-1783. They sent us to America for being troublemakers, and we made trouble for them. And for all of our country’s enemies ever since. I’ll admit we’re not always the most tactful folks, even the neurotypical among us. (e.g., Jim Webb’s remarks to the Prez)

The Saxons can be creepily cold-bloodedly calculating, yes they can.

Of course the Normans were the worst; let’s all go over and yell at Jerry Pournelle, the Frenchified Dane as he calls himself