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Originally Posted by Guest
After 1860, many Irish sang songs about "NINA signs" reading Help wanted – no Irish need apply. (A variation was, Irish need not apply, or INNA).[26] The 1862 song, "No Irish Need Apply", was inspired by NINA signs in London. Later Irish Americans adapted the lyrics and the songs to reflect the discrimination they felt in America.
You never experienced discrimination if you were 10 when Kennedy was running for office.
You are trying to throw the "poor you" card pretending you have been a victim too.
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I made a simply statement of fact...the Irish were discriminated against. My oldest brother was denied admission from medical schools because the "Irish" were to stupid to be doctors. He did finally get accepted to a medical school.... 4 of his children and grandchildren are also doctors.
It is in the Irish tradition to tell stories, as a child I wondered what some of them meant. As I got older sometimes a light bulb would go off as I realized what one of those stories meant.
I have no reason to throw the poor you card.....