Ireland's my favourite place, says Bill Clinton

Belfast Telegraph ^ | November 29, 2004 | Sean O'Driscoll

[NCjim]

Former US President Bill Clinton has said that he would rather live in Ireland than any other country in the world outside of the US.

His comments are likely to start renewed speculation that he is to buy a house in Ireland.

He made his comments on ABC television during a questionnaire interview with journalist Peter Jennings for a feature on the new Clinton library.

There was been ongoing speculation that President Clinton is considering buying a summer house on either side of the Irish border.

A rumour two years ago that he was to buy an apartment at the K Club golf course in the Republic turned out to be false.

His new Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas shows his ongoing interest in Northern Ireland.

A gift he received of an orange and green chess set with nationalist and unionist politicians as the key pieces, and the RUC and paramilitaries as the pawns, is prominently displayed.

The caricatures of the board include John Hume, Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley and the Queen.

There is also a large quote displayed from one of his speeches in Belfast: "You Protestants and Catholics alike must not allow the ship of peace to sink on the rocks of old habits and hard grudges.

"You must stand firm against terror."

There is also a sign taken from Bessbrook community centre stating: Sniper: Job Seeking, a post-ceasefire take on signs in south Armagh that used to read Caution: Sniper At Work.

Other artefacts include an exhibition on his St Patrick's Day parties, which were held "to help ease the process of peace-making in Northern Ireland."

Another notation in the exhibition states that President Clinton stayed up all night urging the Northern Ireland party leaders the night before the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

Large screens throughout the library show various happy scenes from his Presidency, including cheering crowds in Belfast.

[TheBigB]

Should I ask you *why* it's his new favorite place? Hmmmm? ;-)

[SE Mom]

Oh pleeaase let me be first to invite him to GO THERE NOW!!!

P.S. Take Hillary with...

[MKM1960]

If he and Hillary go and promise never to return I think we could raise enough money for two first class one way tickets to Dublin for them. LOL

[Mears]

There goes Ireland!!!!!

My grandparents are probably rolling over in their graves.

[ProudVet77]

If he becomes an Irish citizen he would be eligible to replace Coffee Anon as Secretary General.
Do we have an extradition treaty with Ireland?

[Fiddlstix]

Hmmmm......
I would have thought Cuba would be more to his liking.

[crazyhorse691]

Gee, if its something I said to make you mad enough to leave, please Billie, tell me what it is so I can.......repeat it loudly over and over and put it on a billboard.

[cyncooper]

It's because they idolize the big lunk there.

[The Hollywood Conservative]

I KNOW what the guy does with Cigars... I'd Hate to see what he does with a shillalah

[anniegetyourgun]

Blah, bill clinton, blah, blah, blah.....

[Paperdoll]

My fellow FREeepers, I ask you, what did Ireland ever do to deserve the likes of William Jefferson Clinton?

[investigateworld]

Bessbrook ping (my Mom's old stomping grounds)

[riri]

You just know he has an alterior motive with this latest "press release"

And, why is this news???

[Revolting cat!]

The Scumbag runs on automatic transmission of lies. It's seved him well. Wherever he is at the moment, it's his "favorite place."

[ElmoMobito]

If Clinton were to reside in another country would the Secret Service have to protect him there?

[reaganaut]

How about a 'slow boat' for him and Hill. One that takes about 40 years. That will rescue us and Ireland.

[steenkeenbadges]

Could he be assisting NYC in kicking the UN out?

As the presumptive next Emperor...er uh, UN Secretary General, maybe Klinton has seduced Ireland into becoming the new home of a grand new UN Headquarters, complete with massage parlors and secret doorways for His Slickiness.

[colorado tanker]

Hmmm. The Vile One is never gonna get a nomination to be UN Secretary General from a Bush administration. Is he angling to be the Irish/European candidate???

[TRY ONE]

"Oh pleeaase let me be first to invite him to GO THERE NOW!!!"

Unfortunately, the POS gets lifetime SS protection so if/when he does that, it just costs us taxpayers more $$$.

[JOE6PAK]

[Darlin']

Why on earth would anyone believe anything this worthless excuse for a human being said ?

[MisterRepublican]

Erin go BRA-LESS, baby!!!- Bill

[billorites]

Ain't never had me a step dancer before.

[evolved_rage]

Does he fancy himself a British lord now, and plannin' on doing a wee bit of rapin'?.

[Lurking2Long]

Oh GREAT! My favorite place on Earth and this jerk has to ruin it for me.

[Slyfox]

Maybe he'll move to Northern Ireland. The south think it's a joke anyways. At least that's what I've heard.

[GSlob]

He should be donated to the Irish equivalent of Smithsonian (there must be a museum for curios and monsters somewhere). We on FR could chip in by contributing towards the costs of a large glass jar with formalin (whiskey is too good a thing to waste on him).

[alloysteel]

Let us think this one through, if we may. The "Former Occupant of the Oval Office, 1993-2001" could snap his fingers, and ready toadies in the Irish Parliament would have his application for Irish citizenship in the Prime Minister's desk for approval the next morning. Once established as an Irish national, the "Former Occupant of the Oval Office, 1993-2001" would be free of that nagging obstruction to his goal of becoming Secretary-General of the UN, a limitation that is placed on any national from the permanent members of the Security Council (citizens from countries that are revolving members of the Security Council seem not to be subject to the same restriction). Plus, there are a whole new bunch of babes at close proximity, and none of those nettlesome bourgeois rules about sexual harassment at the UN. Why, with the opportunities concerning Iran and North Korea concerning ways around international sanctions, it could be a highly lucrative position as well, paying well beyond the typical UN salary.

For the "Former Occupant of the Oval Office, 1993-2001" I just don't see a downside. For the rest of the world, not so good.

[pipecorp]

He's hoping prima noctu will be re-instated

[Aussie Dasher]

Yet more misery for the poor bloody Irish!

Given the choice of BJ or the Potato Famine, I think I'd go with the famine.

[proud American in Canada]

"How about a 'slow boat' for him and Hill. One that takes about 40 years. That will rescue us and Ireland."

From your lips to God's ears... ;)

[JohnCliftn]

Oh, dear, I almost agree with BC on something. Ireland is a nice place to visit for summer (late June through July) vacation.

I'd pay money to watch BC during the proverbial Irish winter storm. I haven't been through one of these myself, but I have no doubt they are rough storms.

[nutmeg]

We may have to plan a FReep in Ireland someday ping! ;-)

[OldFriend]

Interesting news today.......because just yesterday it was reported that President Bush made a call to Jerry Adams to encourage him to re-engage in the peace process in Ireland.

[river rat]

So what...who gives a squat?

Semper Fi

[loveitor..]

[montag813]

Considering how Ireland is almost as anti-Bush these days as France, I'm sure they will welcome him with open arms and uplifted skirts.

[Paperdoll]

Sure and b'gora, each father had better be locking up his daughters, too, else the Irish markets be doin' a big business in chastity belts, so I'm told.

[Valin]

NO!!!! Ireland is much to wonderful a place for the likes of willard. Ireland, it's not heaven...but you can see it from there.

[Aussie Dasher]

Irish fathers will be needin' more than a four leaf clover with BJ around.

[Valin]

Oh I'm there! First pint's on me.

[lonestar]

He would be the only "snake in the grass."

[Paperdoll]

Love your tagline. LOL!

[Jimmy Valentine]

Is Blythe an Irish name?

[Jimmy Valentine]

"I'd Hate to see what he does with a shillalah"

Made the dope Secy of Education for one!

[DustyMoment]

Ireland's my favourite place, says Bill Clinton

More's the pity . . . . . . . for the Irish!

[LasVegasMac]

Former US President Bill Clinton

They never get it right.

This should read....

Former impeached US President Bill Clinton..

There.

Now the statement is accurate.

LVM

[mountaineer]

Ol' Bill's schnozz will look like W.C. Fields' after a couple of months. Wait, it already does.

[The Hollywood Conservative]

"I'd Hate to see what he does with a shillalah"
Made the dope Secy of Education for one!




I think you're a bit confused on this... let me see if I can clear it up...

One is a heavy, dull, weapon used to frighten your enemies...

The other is the Irish word for stick.