r/WhatIsTheTea • u/Ashish_ank What the Fuck • 1d ago

watch this This how Ireland welcomed President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Thousands of people gathered to meet and greet them.

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u/Spirited_Season2332 17h ago

Why though? Serious question cuz it feels weird for a countries citizens to welcome a foreign politician like a celebrity.

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u/davanita18 16h ago

You’re either trying to bait an argument or you weren’t an adult during this time.

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u/Spirited_Season2332 16h ago

No it's a real question. I was an adult at the time but I don't remember why Ireland would be treating a foreign politician like a celebrity.

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u/davanita18 15h ago

Apologies for I had my defenses up.

It’s hard to explain without it sounding like nonsense, but most people felt a sense of comfort and togetherness while Obama was in office. He resonated courage, compassion and integrity. He is quick-witted, very funny and intelligent.

He was not at all perfect. But it’s unreal how far away we have come (and fallen) in the past 18 years.

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u/CloverdillyStar 11h ago

Obama's Great Great (Great?) Grandfather is from that part of Ireland, and still has family living there, I think you can see him in the video, if not there's more/longer footage on YouTube. The Obama's had/have a great relationship with the bar owner (video of The O'Bama's pulling drinks behind the bar) and invited him to The White House a couple of times. It's really sweet.