The thread that runs in the history of our country and Ireland is about dealing with tyrany. We were under the power of Spain who called us 'indios'(meaning unlearned people) . And that's for 300 hundred years! Ireland shared the same fate under British domination. And yes the pain inflicted was the same. When I see a British guy , it makes me want to punch his face. But no no no, I am all for peace. It's all water under the bridge. But hey, we all hate smart asses right? Ireland and the Philippines have more things in common really.