Letters to the Editor
maureenodonnell
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No, Piece of Cake, I'm not that Maureen and I'm sorry about that........
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[Read more letters about this article: Here]Your posts have always been gentle and I laughed when you ticked me off once for "going over the cliff". I live further west than Maureen from Waterford and, physically, we're probably different as I have a strong feeling that there is an Olaf or Odin somewhere in my background, hundreds and hundreds of years ago and this was reinforced by my parents when they'd ask, not with great pleasure I can add, "Where did we get you from?" However, my attitude to politicians is very similar to that of Maureen from Waterford. I can't think of any of them that have lived up to their publicity. This is a small country so we have an idea of what's going on which is easier for us than for those living in a vast land like the USA. Most of us here think that politicians are interested in feathering their own nests, first and foremost, but once they don't do too much harm we have to put up with them as we value democracy. The U.S., in contrast, is a mighty military power and, with power, comes a lot of responsibility. Hillary Clinton is not my type of person - she would not be my idea of fun on what is known over here as a "girly night out" but I think she's getting a raw deal and, in that case, I'll always defend someone. What a crazy coot I am and she a millionaire and all that. Bill was/is very popular in Ireland but, of course, I've gone against that too because I was quite shocked (maybe I'm a prude and the nuns did have some slight effect) by his wanton personal behaviour. Although you use the word "banter" as we do, we use it to mean sort of joking or teasing while "stirrer" is used mor often of someone who sets out to provoke. Mind you, I see nothing wrong with that if it provokes debate and provocative clothing also arouses some feelings. "Piece of cake", I noticed your soubriquet the first time I saw it on this site, for a very personal reason. I had a grandmother who loved me to bits and this granny wasn't like the modern grans. She'd take me to town with her and we'd meet some of her acquaintances and, after that person had left, she'd say something about her (it would always be another woman). One of the expressions she used which I've always remembered was "She's a right piece of cake", meaning that she was stuck-up and full of herself. Anyway, you'll keep supporting Obama and I'll keep pointing out that you're totally wrong. I was going to suggest "without rancour" but then I know I have quite a temper and will always fight back - unlike that woeful John Kerry who is not Irish but gave Co. Kerry a bad name.
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Anonymous @ l0:26 a.m. Are you skulking around this site again, afraid to show your face.
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[Read more letters about this article: Here]I suppose there's a reason why your mother keeps you hidden in the attic and that you can get to a keyboard only now and then to type out your rib-tickling jokes - the one about my Gaelic name is especially witty although you probably prefer euphonious names like Ted or Barack. Oh goodness gracious me, you're hissing again and Mama will have to put you back under the rafters. Be careful now as all those votive candles to Barack are a fire hazard and that huge picture of him is particularly in peril. His ears look very similar to E.T's and, when you're let loose again you should try to contact Denis Kucinich to find out if Barack is really an extra-terrestrial. His transcendence is obvious but the betting is that McCain will bring him down to earth with a thud. Keep on joshing, Ano, because I wouldn't like to see you in a surly mood.
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ll2:3 3 p.m. Ano. I never called Obama by the name O'Barmy as that would indicate that I think he's cracked.
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[Read more letters about this article: Here]"Barmy" is the slang word for crazy but I'm going yo reserve that word for that snuffling creature who comes on this site to call me his hag. Considering what mama is doing, hiding him away in the attic, he's probably hagridden all right. On the other hand, perhaps I'm overwhelmed by all tose gorgeous comparisons of Barack to Arthur, the once and future king. Of course, we must have elves, hags, dragons, the lot, along with Guinivere, the unfaithful wife, and the "hot" young knight Lancelot. I've read of Ted Kennedy (O'Cinneide) "passing the torch" on to Obama and I wondered why that rich lawyer, Obama, couldn;t buy his own Maglite. It was all so poignant that I went on a crying jag. Ano is so astute because he guessed I was on the phone but wanted me back so that he(?) could find out about blarney. I, being a bit of an expert, can confirm that while Obama is not barmy (you can be sure he's not!) heis sure as hell full of blarney but I have to confess that it's extremely boring blarney because he keeps repeating that word "Change" over and over so that I'd be inclined to say"Wouldja go away ou' dat with your Holy Joe blather and say something interesting for a CHANGE". I know you don't get out very often, Ano, but I'd like to kindle your sluggish thoughts by telling you that there's Been a CHANGE in the weather here, with gentle sunlight caressing my dewy skin and the sight of budding daffodils giving me great delight. I'm sure you're glad. I'm still on that "crying jag", all the same, and that has been prompted by that immensely perceptive poster who wrote about Hillary's "crying jag" while also making remarks about mental stability. So tasteful, don't you think? And, of course, proof positive of that writer's own "mens sano in corpore sana".