How is St. Patrick's day celebrated in Ireland?

[Bernie20]

Originally Posted by number1curmudgeon

I think that it's easier for you to jump to conclusions about me than to have a closer look at yourself. My view of Ireland is anything but ignorant as someone who has spent a lot of time there. Too much time, unfortunately.

It's a shame you had such a bad experience but as others have said the Irish are not particularly anti-American. I'm Irish and I really like Americans and I'm not unusual in that regard. Time to move on. You say you have spent time in Australia so I hope your experiences are better there.

[number1curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Bernie20

It's a shame you had such a bad experience but as others have said the Irish are not particularly anti-American. I'm Irish and I really like Americans and I'm not unusual in that regard. Time to move on. You say you have spent time in Australia so I hope your experiences are better.

I have moved on. What fun would it be if nobody ever presented a different opinion?

[Bernie20]

Originally Posted by number1curmudgeon

I have moved on. What fun would it be if nobody ever presented a different opinion?

Very true. People can see the same things differently. No one should be too smug and be willing to take constructive criticism.

[Mac15]

Originally Posted by irish_bob

Presbyterians are a form of Calvinist , Calvinism is very austere and sober in mindset , of the major protestant denomination , its probably the most suspicious of the church of rome , hence why anti Catholicism was so much more prevalent in northern Ireland and Scotland than in England and wales

Whatever they are. I don't get them. And I don't get what their hatred is all about. Its bloody tiring.

[cacio]

Originally Posted by number1curmudgeon

I think that it's easier for you to jump to conclusions about me than to have a closer look at yourself. My view of Ireland is anything but ignorant as someone who has spent a lot of time there. Too much time, unfortunately.

You're right. Irish people hate Americans. I'm glad you've shown me how wrong my perception of myself and my country was.
Your limited time in Ireland clearly gives you more insight than my entire life of living there.
Please forgive my country our mistakes, we'd hate to lose you.

[number1curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by cacio

You're right. Irish people hate Americans. I'm glad you've shown me how wrong my perception of myself and my country was.
Your limited time in Ireland clearly gives you more insight than my entire life of living there.
Please forgive my country our mistakes, we'd hate to lose you.

Play the ball, not the man.