tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post1870690626615524251..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: The Most Hated People In America by Sarah J. McNealCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61877568889225903242017-03-20T13:57:14.163-05:002017-03-20T13:57:14.163-05:00Enjoyed your post, Sarah. I'm Scott-Irish (on ...Enjoyed your post, Sarah. I'm Scott-Irish (on my dad's side). Didn't know about the Scottish part until I did a DNA test. lol I knew quite a bit of what your wrote here, but also learned a few more things about the way the Irish were treated. So horrible what humans do to each other. Thanks for sharing. Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-39168814919023067302017-03-19T19:56:41.482-05:002017-03-19T19:56:41.482-05:00E., I think many times it has to do with people wo...E., I think many times it has to do with people worried that these new people, whoever they may be, will take jobs away from them--and afraid there won't be "enough" for them their families. The Irish posed no threat to the country's security like terrorism; they were just starving to death in Ireland. It's sad that it happens, but it seems every group of immigrants goes through this "right of passage", but it was exceptionally hard on the Irish because their numbers were so great. Today there are more Irish in America than in Ireland.<br />Thank you so much for your comment. I really do appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-31290713649848506422017-03-19T12:11:32.389-05:002017-03-19T12:11:32.389-05:00We look back today and wonder why the discriminati...We look back today and wonder why the discrimination. Yet people still look at anyone who is different with fear. Maybe someday we will learn. <br /><br />Thanks for a the great article!E.Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338305018025847649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-79454496020350134252017-03-19T09:42:16.592-05:002017-03-19T09:42:16.592-05:00Cheri, so many people, including many Irish descen...Cheri, so many people, including many Irish descendants, don't know what a miserable welcome the Irish received when they came to America searching for a better life. Our ancestors certainly deserve respect and recognition for the trials they went through and how they overcame them--not by whining and begging for better treatment, but by hard work, steadfast courage, and dedication to improving their own lives. They are a proud bunch, the Irish.<br />I am so happy you shared the post with your Irish friend and his sons. Irish descendants have so much to be proud of and grateful for in their ancestors.<br />And thank you for your compliments on my article. I truly appreciate it. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-12613621455397576292017-03-19T09:29:23.128-05:002017-03-19T09:29:23.128-05:00Sarah, as usual the worth of the in-depth research...Sarah, as usual the worth of the in-depth researched topics you post are proven in the thoughtful comments you receive from your readers. I certainly gained a new appreciation of the trials and tribulations of the Irish immigration to America. I hope you don't mind, but I printed out a copy for our dear friend, John O'Brien, who comes from generations of Irish and is proud of it! He was glad to receive it and passed it on to his teenage sons, Joseph, Conor & Sean to read. Cheri Kay Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035609961825622472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-10929814384414780982017-03-18T19:06:26.484-05:002017-03-18T19:06:26.484-05:00Now I like that her husband took her part and sett...Now I like that her husband took her part and settled that situation, Linda. I know it's got to be a great story.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-24169627314919391362017-03-18T19:02:14.835-05:002017-03-18T19:02:14.835-05:00Lyn, I think the harsh reality of life happens to ...Lyn, I think the harsh reality of life happens to everyone. It's how we handle it that counts. Are we going to just react, or are we going to give it thought and respond in a positive way.<br />The Irish were mistreated and scorned all around the world, but they found a way to rise above it. <br />Thank you for coming by and sharing your thoughts, Lyn.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-42659774831914493772017-03-18T17:43:04.759-05:002017-03-18T17:43:04.759-05:00I touched on it, Sarah. The Irish No Need to Apply...I touched on it, Sarah. The Irish No Need to Apply signs and the young woman is man handled in the dining car by a bore and told to get back to 3r class where she belongs. Her husband comes in on the situation and scrubs the floor with the man.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-86096893090455552002017-03-18T15:56:07.162-05:002017-03-18T15:56:07.162-05:00It seems people never change. We always think we&#...It seems people never change. We always think we're better than the "others." I am part Scot-Irish too, and I'm sure my ancestors experience the discrimination you describe, Sarah. Thank you for your insightful post.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-59771413812507753902017-03-18T15:54:58.311-05:002017-03-18T15:54:58.311-05:00Viki, the Irish must have had the motto, "Wor...Viki, the Irish must have had the motto, "Work hard without whining" because that is what they did. Eventually their numbers were great enough at the voting place to influence politics and that made a huge difference. <br />I'm proud of my Irish heritage, too.<br />Thank you so much for your comment, Viki.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-22931733188839533402017-03-18T15:50:49.015-05:002017-03-18T15:50:49.015-05:00The Know-Nothing party was like people who would r...The Know-Nothing party was like people who would rather stick their head in the sand to avoid issues that to make a decision to stand up for what was right. The name is catchy though.<br />Thank you so much for coming and leaving a comment, Morgan. I really appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-57067890036246023562017-03-18T14:52:56.360-05:002017-03-18T14:52:56.360-05:00Very interesting and enlightening blog, Sarah. You...Very interesting and enlightening blog, Sarah. You're right that almost every group of people have had trials to bear at some point in history. The Irish people were treated terribly by Britain throughout the ages, as well. I really respect the Irish, and what they managed to accomplish in America. In spite of their hardships they assimilated into American culture and became proud, successful citizens. Their hard work and endurance paid off well. I'm proud of my small Irish heritage! Vicki Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206290002803849355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-44138856549225452142017-03-18T13:55:58.336-05:002017-03-18T13:55:58.336-05:00I like the name of the Know-Nothing Party. At leas...I like the name of the Know-Nothing Party. At least they didn't claim to know everything. lolMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-34205700770938264942017-03-18T11:38:45.185-05:002017-03-18T11:38:45.185-05:00Linda, I guess the idea of supply and demand appli...Linda, I guess the idea of supply and demand applies to human beings the same way it does with merchandise. There was no international outcry in respect to the foul treatment of the Irish as the trend seems to be today. They were considered garbage, And don't get me started on the English and their rampant desire for land and power back in history. Remember the saying, "The sun never sets on English soil"? <br />Did you write about the plight of the Irish in your novel, A Touch of Texas Irish?<br />Thank you so much for your comment, Linda. I wish you great success with your new novel. I am intrigued by its subject matter.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-16694749587843590532017-03-18T11:27:32.224-05:002017-03-18T11:27:32.224-05:00Thank you, Celia. I wish you could remember that t...Thank you, Celia. I wish you could remember that title, too. That book sounds so interesting.<br />I don't think any ethnic group has the most grievous experience in America. Every group seems to have gone through a trial by fire period. Opportunity is here, but boy oh boy, you have to really work hard, keep your chin up and earn it.<br />Thank you so much for your comment, Celia. I always appreciate what you have to say. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-3933711812639386852017-03-18T11:09:21.927-05:002017-03-18T11:09:21.927-05:00Interesting post, Sarah. I researched Irish immigr...Interesting post, Sarah. I researched Irish immigration for my latest novel, A Touch of Texas Irish. I'd not realized how badly they were treated by the English who knew of their starvation and did little to nothing to ease their plight. I also read where women who worked as domestics were often mistreated. Slaves were treated better as they weren't replaceable and the Irish servants were. There were 100 more waiting to take their place. Our history is quite ugly at times.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-58347848088068192792017-03-18T10:24:45.605-05:002017-03-18T10:24:45.605-05:00Wonderful, Sarah. I knew some of this, but in bits...Wonderful, Sarah. I knew some of this, but in bits and pieces. Reading the history of the Irish immigrants all at once almost takes your breath away.<br />I read a novel years ago about a young Irish woman in the slums of Boston. I recall details of the novel even today, because the author so vividly wrote about her plight. I cried reading that story. It was fiction, but seemed real. I wish I could remember the title.<br />Thanks for this history lesson--it is quite appropriate for St. Patrick's Day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com