I have never confused my heritage with my home country. Never. I don't think Mrs Obama was confused either.
I get tears in my eyes every fourth of July when our family celebrates giving King George the finger and every other would be tyrant.
My Home country is The USA. Not Kenya. Not Ireland.
I have walked in Independence Hall. I have been to Gettysburg. I have stood where Washington was Inaugurated. I could go on and on.
My country is the USA, and I'm damn proud of it. If yours is Ireland, and your dad told you that, good for you. Be proud of it. Like Obama is of Kenya.
note to self. Stay away from birthers. They don't try to make sense, they just try to distort the discussion.