Erin Go Braugh!!! Go Ireland!

Gotta love it. Little old Ireland, one of my heritages, thumbs its nose to the EU. Story
Gotta love how the attempt at an EU president falls all because Ireland refused to go along with the rest of Europe. I'm so proud of them! The EU is shaken and has no idea what to do with themselves. I appreciate the fact the Irish spoke their mind. They want more democracy and a vote for any president put in charge of the EU. This is to sweet! I love them all!!!

A side note...I'm SUPER PUMPED about my Chelsea FC picking up the only coach I wanted in Scolari! I hope he has major success in the EPL and UEFA. I hope this two year run of Manchester United has come to an end. On top of it, There is rumor Ett'o, Ronaldinho, Deco and Kaka are among potential targets for the roster....HOW SWEET IS THIS??? I miss Jose, but Scolari may make me forget it all

Is National Pride Dead?

As I've been watching the Euro religiously this week, I LOVE the singing of national anthems at the beginning of the game. You hear each country LOUDLY singing the praise of their country. I remember first seeing this at a Rugby match. The Rugby players could rip your face off and yet they loudly and proudly sing the anthem of their nation.



And it makes me sad. In the USA, we are condemned when we reflect too much national pride. We are supposed to feel guilty if we do. I have never seen American players in any sport or hear a crowd as loud as this. Whatever happened to being proud of the nation you were born in and have sworn allegiance to? Shame on us.