'Fraid I have to disagree with you here. I returned from Ireland yesterday (see my FR name for a clue!) and I can confirm that not only are the Irish rude and European, they are utterly hate-filled, vicious, frothing-at-the-mouth ugly and irrational when it comes to George W.
I honestly feared for Bush's life in Ireland and prayed earnestly for his safety (thank you, God). The reporter (Coleman)probably approached the Bush interview like every other media moron over there on this subject - BASH BUSH and increase your popularity and job security in Ireland.
Thanks for the opportunity to rant. I'm wholly ashamed of my countrymen and women. I fear the Island of Saints and Scholars has been hijacked by materialism and has lost (or at least mislaid) it's soul.
Thank goodness he's done with Ireland. Now if he can get out of Turkey without any mishaps. I hold my breath when he's traveling!