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Re: US, UK don't do international law. m'k. (none / 1)

Biden's emotional attachment to Ireland has been a constant throughout his adult life and has become part of his political identity too. He routinely refers to his mother's family history and his ties to County Mayo. He quotes Irish poets, and uses the example of British rule in Ireland as a bridge to empathise with persecuted minorities.

Biden recommits to Good Friday accord on St. Patrick's Day

They don't come much greener ...

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by Oui (Oui) on Sat Oct 16th, 2021 at 08:19:07 PM EST
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< wipes tears > (none / 0)

hmm, yes, well, did he or his family fund the IRA?

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.

by Cat on Sun Oct 17th, 2021 at 06:24:04 PM EST
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Re: < wipes tears > (4.00 / 2)

possibly, probably. As I understand, it was an entirely normal position for the New England Irish diaspora.

But, as a politician, he probably revised that view long before anybody could notice one way or another.

Now he is a staunch supporter of the GFA, as is any sane politician, and will, as POTUS, the guarantor of said agreement, do everything he can to support it. And if that means giving a defaulting UK a kicking diplomatically, I'm sure he'll do it willingly.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Sun Oct 17th, 2021 at 08:56:24 PM EST
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Démarche (none / 0)

The USA has already issued a formal reprimand to the UK over its handling of the protocol issue and inflaming tensions in N. Ireland as a result.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Oct 18th, 2021 at 09:02:58 AM EST
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Re: US, UK don't do international law. m'k. (none / 1)

Bush was Irish too - a descendent of Strongbow.

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Sun Oct 17th, 2021 at 06:31:09 PM EST
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