Topic: Ireland

Peter Paul ODwyer

The Encyclopedia Britannica - 920 days ago
Irish-born American lawyer, liberal Democratic politician, and champion of the underdog who devoted his career to such causes as civil rights, the creation of Israel, an end to the Vietnam War, and a united and free Ireland (b.

Steelers owner Rooney now ambassador to Ireland

AP News - 963 days ago
Senate confirms Steelers owner Dan Rooney as ambassador to IrelandPittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.The nomination was approved by voice vote.Rooney was a lifelong Republican who backed President Barack Obama over ...
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Republican Foot-Stomping: A National Concern

Nashville Scene - 990 days ago
click to enlarge (Photoshop H/T: I both pity and condemn the sane, silent majority (heh) of the Republicans for letting those teeth-gnashers turn their beloved Party of Lincoln into little more than a flailing, incompetent joke. You're welcome, uncompromising theists! Used to ...