Fair enough, can't argue with the facts. I get so pissed off with the misconceptions so many people (especially in this country, ie. the US) have about Ireland. In any case, I hope you are well again soon.
Ireland (Republic of) has a population of 3.8 million, of whom over 1 million live in the greater Dublin area. Unemployment is currently about 4.8%. The point I was making was that I objected to your portrayal of Ireland as some sort of 3rd world nation. Of course we are proud of Guinness and all that it has contributed; however, in today's terms it's contribution to the economy is relatively small.
I am Irish, born in Dublin, parents from Galway and Sligo and currently living in the US. I am all too familiar with the tragedy that is Northern Ireland.
Think about their children. If you are American, chances are you wouldn't understand what it's like to see 6 year olds starving and begging for food because you are American and are rich. Ireland has a lot of economic problems and Guiness gives them jobs.
What planet are you on ? Can you even point to Ireland on a map ?
I am not saying that Ireland doesnt have a variety of social problems, but your average Irish person is far more likely to be employed by Oracle, Microsoft or a home grown software/hardware company than by Guinness. In fact they are talking about moving Guinness production to an offshore location because Dublin has become too expensive.
Take a look at the Ireland economy, where apartheid is still in existence (yes, think South Africa)
Not sure what you mean by "apartheid"... please explain. And you couldnt be more wrong on the economy. I am just back from Dublin and the Irish economy is roaring; unemployment is down below 5%, anybody in IT is doing very well, property prices are astronomical (more than Boston even) etc. etc. Check your facts...
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Fair enough, can't argue with the facts. I get so pissed off with the misconceptions so many people (especially in this country, ie. the US) have about Ireland. In any case, I hope you are well again soon.
Ireland (Republic of) has a population of 3.8 million, of whom over 1 million live in the greater Dublin area. Unemployment is currently about 4.8%. The point I was making was that I objected to your portrayal of Ireland as some sort of 3rd world nation. Of course we are proud of Guinness and all that it has contributed; however, in today's terms it's contribution to the economy is relatively small. I am Irish, born in Dublin, parents from Galway and Sligo and currently living in the US. I am all too familiar with the tragedy that is Northern Ireland.
What planet are you on ? Can you even point to Ireland on a map ? I am not saying that Ireland doesnt have a variety of social problems, but your average Irish person is far more likely to be employed by Oracle, Microsoft or a home grown software/hardware company than by Guinness. In fact they are talking about moving Guinness production to an offshore location because Dublin has become too expensive.
Take a look at the Ireland economy, where apartheid is still in existence (yes, think South Africa) Not sure what you mean by "apartheid"... please explain. And you couldnt be more wrong on the economy. I am just back from Dublin and the Irish economy is roaring; unemployment is down below 5%, anybody in IT is doing very well, property prices are astronomical (more than Boston even) etc. etc. Check your facts ...