Ick's Corner

Dan Rooney called front-runner for ambassador to Ireland

Dan Rooney’s friends are encouraging the Steelers owner to pursue the ambassadorship to Ireland, said a former ambassador there who believes Rooney would be “great for America” in that role.

The Irish Times, a Dublin newspaper, reported that Rooney is among the front-runners to succeed Thomas Foley in the post, along with Caroline Kennedy and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. The White House declined comment, and Rooney could not be reached.

No offense to Mr Rooney, but is a sports team owner really all that qualified to be a diplomat?  Seriously, none of the “front runners” really wind my watch, but a football team owner?  Hmmm….

Hey….I’ve got ancestors from Ireland too….maybe I could be the ambassor?  Sounds like a good idea to me.  I’m just as qualified, and I like Ireland.  :P