During the season of US Primary elections traditionally a specific Tuesday in February or March is designated as "Super Tuesday", because a large number of states will vote for the nominees of both major political parties on this very day all over the USA.
As everything this year is a bit early - because of a very early date for Easter - today is "Super Tuesday" for this year's election campaign. In a total of 24 US states millions of Democrats and Republicans will decide who should represent them in the forthcoming presidential election in early November. Many millions more will watch the results from across the whole North-American continent and follow each state and party with great interest. I am one of them, and as I write this, I am getting ready for a special event here tonight.
The fifth birthday of politics.ie, a leading political website here in Ireland, coincides with "Super Tuesday" and many interested people will gather in Dun Laoghaire, a famous suburb of Dublin, to celebrate the anniversary while they also watch the US Primary results coming in - all night long until 7 o'clock tomorrow morning. This will be a long night, but I hope it will be a good one.
All day long some US citizens who are members of the Democratic Party and currently live in Ireland were gathering already in a pub in Dublin's Suffolk Street. There "Democrats abroad", who will send a total of 22 delegates to the nomination convention, were voting in their special Irish Primary. With only Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama left standing, the support was fairly evenly divided and I have not yet heard of a result. But in case I pick that news up tonight in Dun Laoghaire - together with many others - I will report it here tomorrow. Now I better get ready for dinner, as we have booked a table and one should never leave friends waiting.
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Ireland's national sail training vessel, which was tragically lost at sea off the coast of France on September 11th, 2008.
Prof. Mary McAleese is the 8th President of the Republic of Ireland. First elected to the office in 1997 as a representative of the majority government party Fianna Fáil, she is now in her second seven-year term, to which she was elected without opposition in 2004. She is the second female President of the Republic and currently also the longest-serving elected female head of state in the world. Born in Belfast, she encountered the Northern troubles first-hand and her Catholic family was forced out of their house by "loyalist" terrorists. After studying law in Belfast and Dublin, she qualifed as a barrister. In 1975 she was appointed a professor in the legal faculty of Trinity College, Dublin and in 1979 joined RTÉ television as a journalist and presenter. Since 1981 she combined both areas of work, but returned in 1987 to Belfast, as Director of the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at Queen's University, which appointed her Pro-Vice Chancellor in 1994.
Brian Cowen, TD is the 12th Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland and the 7th leader of the majority government party Fianna Fáil. In 1984, aged 24, he was elected to the Dáil in the constituency his father Bernhard, a local publican, had represented before. After 8 years in parliament, Cowen was appointed Minister for Labour in 1992. Since then he served as Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, Minister for Health and Children, and - from 2000 to 2004 - as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Since 2005 Brian Cowen was Minister for Finance, and since 2007 also Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister). When Taoiseach Bertie Ahern declared his resignation on April 2nd, 2008, Cowen was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fianna Fáil on April 9th. On May 7th, 2008 Dáil Eireann elected him Taoiseach. He leads a coalition government inherited from Bertie Ahern and supported by the Green Party and four independent TDs. The now 48-year-old, sometimes referred to as 'Biffo', is married and father of two daughters. A keen Gaelic football fan, he also continues to be president of Clara GAA club.
of Ireland is known as the Houses of the Oireachtas. The House of Deputies (currently 166) is called Dáil Éireann, while 60 Senators form Seanad Éireann, the Senate. Both meet at Leinster House on Dublin's Kildare Street (above). The former city residence of the Duke of Leinster was sold in 1815 to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) which added two new wings, to accomodate the National Library and the National Museum. After the formation of the Irish Free State in 1922 the central part was chosen as the provisional parliament chamber (until some proper building would be found). Despite plans to turn the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, into the seat of the Oireachtas, it never happened. So Leinster House is still at the heart of Irish politics. And when Irish architect James Hoban designed the White House in Washington, D.C., he modeled it on Leinster House.
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The Emerald Isle
(also known as Ireland) has been inhabited by humans for at least 10,000 years. This image shows the topographical structure of the island, which was until recent times very important and decided in many cases where the people would build their settlements.
The oldest surviving monuments in Ireland date from megalithic times between 5000 and 3500 BCE. About 200 BCE the Celts, familiar with the use of iron, conquered the island.
Around 1000 years later Viking raiders from Norway appeared, and in 914 they built the first city in Ireland, calling it "Vadra Fjord" (safe anchorage), which later became Waterford.
In 1169 this city was the first to be taken by the Normans, when they invaded and conquered large parts of the island, including the capital Dublin.
In later centuries Ireland became more known for emigrants, as famine, poverty and oppression drove people out into the world. (About 45 million Americans have Irish ancestry.)
However, since the unexpected economic boom (known as the "Celtic Tiger"), which we had for about a dozen years, there are now many immigrants on the Emerald Isle, coming from almost everywhere and turning the once quiet and introvert island into a vibrant international community.
Unfortunately the boom turned out to be only a bubble, based on false hopes, speculation and criminal gambling by reckless bankers. So now we are in a deep economic recession, which is made even worse by our current incompetent government.
What will happen to Ireland in the future is hard to say, but it all will depend on making the right political, economic, and social decisions.
There is a realistic chance that Ireland could become a major producer of clean energy, and proposals have been presented already to the government and the public. It will now depend on our politicians to make the right decisions. If they do, then we can have a bright and promising future. If not, Ireland is in danger of becoming a poor third-world country.
The oldest surviving monuments in Ireland date from megalithic times between 5000 and 3500 BCE. About 200 BCE the Celts, familiar with the use of iron, conquered the island.
Around 1000 years later Viking raiders from Norway appeared, and in 914 they built the first city in Ireland, calling it "Vadra Fjord" (safe anchorage), which later became Waterford.
In 1169 this city was the first to be taken by the Normans, when they invaded and conquered large parts of the island, including the capital Dublin.
In later centuries Ireland became more known for emigrants, as famine, poverty and oppression drove people out into the world. (About 45 million Americans have Irish ancestry.)
However, since the unexpected economic boom (known as the "Celtic Tiger"), which we had for about a dozen years, there are now many immigrants on the Emerald Isle, coming from almost everywhere and turning the once quiet and introvert island into a vibrant international community.
Unfortunately the boom turned out to be only a bubble, based on false hopes, speculation and criminal gambling by reckless bankers. So now we are in a deep economic recession, which is made even worse by our current incompetent government.
What will happen to Ireland in the future is hard to say, but it all will depend on making the right political, economic, and social decisions.
There is a realistic chance that Ireland could become a major producer of clean energy, and proposals have been presented already to the government and the public. It will now depend on our politicians to make the right decisions. If they do, then we can have a bright and promising future. If not, Ireland is in danger of becoming a poor third-world country.
Ireland's Countryside
is predominantly green. It is said that there are actually forty different shades of green on the island, but few people go around counting.
The landscape is rolling, with drumlins, hills and river valleys, and one is never far from the sea in Ireland.
Ancient Stones like the one on this photo can be found in many parts of Ireland. They are the remnants of the old religion, which is once again growing on the Emerald Isle.
The landscape is rolling, with drumlins, hills and river valleys, and one is never far from the sea in Ireland.
Ancient Stones like the one on this photo can be found in many parts of Ireland. They are the remnants of the old religion, which is once again growing on the Emerald Isle.
Ireland's National Flag
was first introduced during the uprising of 1848 in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, by Thomas Francis Meagher, a native of the city who later rose to prominence as a Union General (and leader of the famous Irish Brigade) during the American Civil War (1861-65).
An Bhratach Náisiúnta, as she is called in Irish, is a vertical (revolutionary) tricoleur, inspired by and modeled on the flag of the French Republic.
The colours are green, white and orange. They represent the land and the predominantly Catholic nationalist majority (green), the protestant Anglo-Irish minority (orange), and the peace (white) that exists between them.
The flag was used by nationalists in private since 1848 and flown in public again during the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin. In 1919 she was adopted as the official flag of the Irish Republic.
An Bhratach Náisiúnta, as she is called in Irish, is a vertical (revolutionary) tricoleur, inspired by and modeled on the flag of the French Republic.
The colours are green, white and orange. They represent the land and the predominantly Catholic nationalist majority (green), the protestant Anglo-Irish minority (orange), and the peace (white) that exists between them.
The flag was used by nationalists in private since 1848 and flown in public again during the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin. In 1919 she was adopted as the official flag of the Irish Republic.
Republic of Ireland
- Political System: Representative Democracy (officially), Nepotism (de facto)
- Total Area: 70,273 sq km / 27,133 sq miles
- Total Population (2007): ca. 4,335,000
- Independence declared on April 24th, 1916 (first time)
- Independence declared by the Irish parliament with formal vote on January 21st, 1919
- Saorstát Éireann (Irish Free State) since 1922
- New name "Éire" and Constitution adopted in 1937
- Fully independent sovereign Republic since 1949
- Uachtarán na hÉireann (President): Mary McAleese
- Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of Dáil Éireann, our parliament): John O'Donoghue, TD
- Taoiseach (Prime Minister): Brian Cowen, TD
- Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister): Mary Coughlan, TD
Uachtarán na hÉireann
Prof. Mary McAleese is the 8th President of the Republic of Ireland. First elected to the office in 1997 as a representative of the majority government party Fianna Fáil, she is now in her second seven-year term, to which she was elected without opposition in 2004. She is the second female President of the Republic and currently also the longest-serving elected female head of state in the world. Born in Belfast, she encountered the Northern troubles first-hand and her Catholic family was forced out of their house by "loyalist" terrorists. After studying law in Belfast and Dublin, she qualifed as a barrister. In 1975 she was appointed a professor in the legal faculty of Trinity College, Dublin and in 1979 joined RTÉ television as a journalist and presenter. Since 1981 she combined both areas of work, but returned in 1987 to Belfast, as Director of the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at Queen's University, which appointed her Pro-Vice Chancellor in 1994.
An Taoiseach
Brian Cowen, TD is the 12th Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland and the 7th leader of the majority government party Fianna Fáil. In 1984, aged 24, he was elected to the Dáil in the constituency his father Bernhard, a local publican, had represented before. After 8 years in parliament, Cowen was appointed Minister for Labour in 1992. Since then he served as Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, Minister for Health and Children, and - from 2000 to 2004 - as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Since 2005 Brian Cowen was Minister for Finance, and since 2007 also Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister). When Taoiseach Bertie Ahern declared his resignation on April 2nd, 2008, Cowen was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fianna Fáil on April 9th. On May 7th, 2008 Dáil Eireann elected him Taoiseach. He leads a coalition government inherited from Bertie Ahern and supported by the Green Party and four independent TDs. The now 48-year-old, sometimes referred to as 'Biffo', is married and father of two daughters. A keen Gaelic football fan, he also continues to be president of Clara GAA club.
The Parliament
of Ireland is known as the Houses of the Oireachtas. The House of Deputies (currently 166) is called Dáil Éireann, while 60 Senators form Seanad Éireann, the Senate. Both meet at Leinster House on Dublin's Kildare Street (above). The former city residence of the Duke of Leinster was sold in 1815 to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) which added two new wings, to accomodate the National Library and the National Museum. After the formation of the Irish Free State in 1922 the central part was chosen as the provisional parliament chamber (until some proper building would be found). Despite plans to turn the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, into the seat of the Oireachtas, it never happened. So Leinster House is still at the heart of Irish politics. And when Irish architect James Hoban designed the White House in Washington, D.C., he modeled it on Leinster House.
A few words about me
- THE EMERALD ISLANDER
- Waterford, Munster, Ireland
- Having been born into an old European family (with 75% of the genes Celtic) I learned early that history and traditions are very important. After a quite turbulent childhood and youth, spent in different countries on three continents, I joined the Navy, served for many years in ships, other commands, and became a historian. After leaving the Navy I worked in a museum and national monument, taught in school and college, edited a magazine and worked as journalist and broadcaster. Now I earn my crust as an independent consultant and analyst. In my scarce spare time I am involved in various social activities and charity work, write and read a lot, and sometimes even find time for painting. My house is old and small, and I share it with a cat. Living a simple Spartan life, I eat vegetarian food and do not enjoy alcohol and most entertainments. Life is too short to be wasted on fripperies. Every day is needed to do one's share - no matter how small it might be - to save the planet and its living creatures.
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- Christopher Catherwood: Winston's Folly - Imperialism and the Creation of Modern Iraq
- Jung Chang: Wild Swans - Three Daughters of China
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- John Toland: Hitler
- Adam Zamoyski: Holy Madness - Romantics, Patriots and Revolutionaries, 1776-1871
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- Colin Forbes: The Stockholm Syndicate
- Colin Forbes: This United State
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- Frederick Forsyth: The Day of the Jackal
- Frederick Forsyth: The Odessa File
- Graham Greene: Our Man in Havana
- Graham Greene: The Quiet American
- Graham Greene: The Third Man
- Hermann Hesse: Das Glasperlenspiel
- Khaled Hosseini: A Thousand Splendid Suns
- Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner
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- Patrick Kavanagh: The Green Fool
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2 comments:
Stumbled across your blog today. Wonderful to get an outside perspective. Yours in not the first blog from outside the U.S.A. that mentioned Super Tuesday. I was initially surprised and then humbled. It's uncomfortable to think how much weighs on the decision of the average American. I worry we aren't equal to the task. At any rate, I shall do my bit. Here's hoping things go better than last time.
Thank you for your comment. It is also good to know that one's humble utterings on this side of the great ocean are noticed on the other side.
I have always had a strong interest in politics, and especially the political structure and development of countries with real power. So the study of the USA is a must.
If you browse through my weblog, you will find actually quite a number of entries that analyse the political situation in the USA and especially with regards to this year's presidential election.
You find even more of that on my second weblog COME ON SENSE, which you can access through a link on this page.
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