Obama finally does something I approve of.

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:31 am

"BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

Even before the birth of our Nation, the sons and daughters of Erin departed their homes in search of liberty and a more hopeful future. As these early pioneers left familiar lands, they carried with them the rich traditions of home. This March we honor their journey and their lasting contributions to the history and culture of the United States.

Following the colonial migrations, the United States enjoyed the greatest influx of Irish during the 1840s as Ireland suffered the Great Famine. Hungry but hopeful, poor but perseverant, Irish-Americans seized the opportunity to work hard, enjoy success, and pursue the American Dream.
Many took on the difficult work of constructing America's infrastructure. Others assumed positions of leadership. Among those leaders were signers of the Declaration of Independence and Presidents of the United States. Still others enjoyed great success and influence in the arts and literature. From social activists to business leaders, athletes to clergy, and first responders to soldiers, distinguished Irish-Americans have made indelible contributions to our national identity.

Today, tens of millions of Irish-Americans can look back with pride on the legacy of their forebears. Irish-Americans are integral to the rich fabric of the United States, and we are grateful for their service and contributions.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2009 as Irish-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

BARACK OBAMA
# # # "

Source:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_off ... onth-2009/

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:54 am

its national get tanked month!

EErnst · Post by **EErnst** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:18 am

St. Patricks day all month long? ...i'm game ...cheers

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:05 pm

Does this mean I'm allowed to drink carbombs at work?

I swear I saw that in there.

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:29 pm

The Pink Flamingos will be flowing like the Nile down @ Professionals.

You'll go from being #1 to being #3 within a 30 day period.

I'm hopin that Obama throws us Germans a bone as well. We need a "Heritage Month" to explain that we aren't all Nazis and we have lots of cool stuff about us. For example; Sausage,Kraut, and Krupp Steel.

All that the Irish do are drink and fight.
They already had their own Holiday, and they have a Football team to commerate what they're about, and now they want a whole damn month?
One with 31 days no less. Sumbitches!

There's my racist comment of the day.
Fuck off now.

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:50 pm

metalchurch wrote: I'm hopin that Obama throws us Germans a bone as well. We need a "Heritage Month" to explain that we aren't all Nazis and we have lots of cool stuff about us. For example; Sausage,Kraut, and Krupp Steel.

We also have St. Pauli Girl, and about 9 million other tasty beers (biers?) too!

I'm gonna go jam some Flogging Molly now to celebrate for all of you Micks!

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:55 pm

LOL

Thats funny man.
I dont even know wtf Krupp Steel is?

Sounds pretty cool though, like a Power Metal album.
We have the Scorpions, Primal Fear, and Accept thats gotta count for sumthin?

I was just kiddin around about the Irish. My mother was 3/4 Irish, so I gots some Irish in me.
That was some good reverse racism that I executed. All before 10am.

My self esteem is down a few points though...

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:59 pm

Colton wrote:its national get tanked month!

WoW!! You mean now I can wake up drunk with black eye's and smack me 'ol lass all friggin' moonth, bless thee Blarney!!!

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:08 pm

metalchurch wrote:LOL
Thats funny man.
I dont even know wtf Krupp Steel is?
Sounds pretty cool though, like a Power Metal album.
We have the Scorpions, Primal Fear, and Accept thats gotta count for sumthin?

I was just kiddin around about the Irish. My mother was 3/4 Irish, so I gots some Irish in me.
That was some good reverse racism that I executed. All before 10am.
My self esteem is down a few points though...

IDK but Krupp makes a Heineken tap for those little pony kegs and I want one....BAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDLLLLLLLLYYYYY!!!!!!

Fuck Yeah! Germany is like the land of Ugly bands. Fedup needs to relocate.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:17 pm

Now why is it they do this for the irish but not the italians ?? I am so jealous

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:34 pm

I recommend October for German month.

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:30 pm

Gallowglass wrote:I recommend October for German month.

And we have National Get Tanked on Warm Beer month =)

We need a mexican month for Tanked on Tequila... and national southerners month for Tennessee whiskey

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:24 pm

i thought no one wanted to be segregated? all your doing is taking a month and saying "we're irsh, treat us different"

same with black history month... ironic that black history month is 28 (sometimes 29) days long, but irish month is 31 days long. i call racial foul!

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:29 pm

slackin@dabass wrote:i thought no one wanted to be segregated? all your doing is taking a month and saying "we're irsh, treat us different"

same with black history month... ironic that black history month is 28 (sometimes 29) days long, but irish month is 31 days long. i call racial foul!

Thanks for not failing me rockpage. I was waiting for this post.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:40 pm

i aim to please!

Gallowglass · Post by **Gallowglass** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:50 pm

DirtySanchez wrote:...Thanks for not failing me rockpage. I was waiting for this post.

I was waiting for it too. I'm glad I wasn't disappointed as well. It's nice to know that there are some things that are constant in this ever changing world.

ozwalt816 · Post by **ozwalt816** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:36 pm

break out ye Yeats, Gallowglass! Silver shall be the color o' the month....Cuchulain for vice president, Oscar ("he's gone Wilde") for secretary of fine arts, and Philip Lynott ("Any you gals want a little more Irish in ya?") for minstrel in the gallery.....le professor Ron Hoover is raising his glass high in the afterlife as well

Rock on brother!
S

whitedevilone · Post by **whitedevilone** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:54 pm

ozwalt816 wrote:break out ye Yeats, Gallowglass! Silver shall be the color o' the month....Cuchulain for vice president, Oscar ("he's gone Wilde") for secretary of fine arts, and Philip Lynott ("Any you gals want a little more Irish in ya?") for minstrel in the gallery.....le professor Ron Hoover is raising his glass high in the afterlife as well

Rock on brother!
S

All in favor!!!

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:06 pm

ozwalt816 wrote:break out ye Yeats, Gallowglass! Silver shall be the color o' the month....Cuchulain for vice president, Oscar ("he's gone Wilde") for secretary of fine arts, and Philip Lynott ("Any you gals want a little more Irish in ya?") for minstrel in the gallery.....le professor Ron Hoover is raising his glass high in the afterlife as well

Rock on brother!
S

I hearby nominate Rory Gallagher for Minister of Mean Blues. "Whiskey in the Jar" shall by played joyfully throughout the month.

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:18 am

And henceforth Van Morrison shall be Ambassador of Soul. It is decreed that "Tura Lura Lura" shall be sung sweetly to all wee bairns every evening.