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      10 months ago

      JFK and Biden both had Irish Catholic ancestry and were afforded favor with at least half of Ireland based on that.

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            10 months ago

            Yes. Saying “at least half of Ireland” made it sound like you thought Ireland was divided in its religious affiliations. It would make sense if you were talking about Northern Ireland, which has faced more than a century of bitter sectarian division, but Ireland is solidly Catholic.

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              10 months ago

              Thanks. I’m not Irish. I knew Ireland was at least half catholic, but now I understand that it is some percentage more, approaching 100%! Cheers! <3