Ireland

[j_k_k]

Originally Posted by clongirl

FYI, since I think you mentioned writing a travel brochure in one one of your past posts (?) The confederate flag is often a common sight in Co Cork (i.e. the "rebel county") no offense necessary...they just don't understand the associations here in US)

Also, plenty of vegans in West Cork..as a native San Franciscan, I was surprised that many of my children's primary school classmates (far more than in San Fran) didn't eat meat/dairy! Food of choice..chicken nuggets/sausages made of "Quorn" (I think the only fake meat brand available)

Right, but if you read my post closely you'll see that I was simply using those as US-based analogies, with no direct connection to Ireland.

[northsider]

Originally Posted by clongirl

The confederate flag is often a common sight in Co Cork (i.e. the "rebel county") no offense necessary...they just don't understand the associations here in US)

Oh they understand alright... they just don't care. In Cork they call themselves the Rebel County because of the part they played in our War of Independence (or Ango Irish War, or Tan War -- choose your own -- they were all the same war) and to show their pride *some* fly the confederate flag, but mostly at sporting events.