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Happy St. Patrick's Day! (Except to Seven of You)

Just as St. Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland, four thousand years ago today, we are expelling some commenters on this fine Irish morning. Some were nasty or offensive, others rather obtuse and pigheaded. Some were nominated by you, others sealed their own fate when they hit "submit comment." Others still remain, slithering their way around the site, but rest assured that we'll catch you. Now, where's our parade? Find the banished after the jump. More »

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Reebok Creates Fine Footwear For The Discerning Irish Fashionista

Hello, Irish friends! Why not spend this holiday running from the cops in style? Reebok has released a St. Patrick's day shoe that, should you be able to keep from puking on it, will not only look elegant but also feel oh-so-comfortable while you're kicking some pink-shirted guy into the gutter. More »

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Irish People Demand Right To Drink Anywhere

So a bunch of angry Irish folks have put down their pints of Powers Gold Label long enough to feel aggrieved by something, which, let's face it, is their favorite thing to do after getting plastered and blowing up cars in heavily-populated areas anyway. This time Seamus and Co. are upset about "a St. Patrick's Day liquor ban on New York's commuter railroads, calling the move a gross act of stereotyping and discrimination." More »