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Post by steeleinc on Sept 25, 2004 19:10:41 GMT -5
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Post by Ace on Sept 25, 2004 19:38:26 GMT -5
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Post by steeleinc on Sept 25, 2004 21:24:36 GMT -5
I feel sure he has dual citizenship. In the past when he's talked about becoming a US citizen, he always talked about retaining his Irish citizenship.
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Post by sparklingblue on Sept 27, 2004 12:58:33 GMT -5
Cool, one more vote that will not be for Mr. Shrub, I mean, Bush. ;D
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Post by Barbara on Sept 28, 2004 0:16:55 GMT -5
Shrub, a dub, dub
It's all over bub.
I have to wonder about the timing of this. If the draft is coming back, Pierce's three sons (Sean most directly) could claim Irish citizenship through their dad, and thus avoid the war.
If Pierce has dual citizenship, then I don't think they can do that.
And yes, Ireland allows for dual citizenship, even though the US says you can't, Ireland says you can.
And now for my dream commerical:
Scene from DAD:
"The same person who has betrayed me before has betrayed me again and I am going AFTER him."
Flash to Pierce walking down the steps of the Capitol Building in DC.
"Mr. President, you betrayed your country when you accepted a presidency you did not earn. You became a full fledged traitor when you put the lives of Americans in danger in war we don't need to fight."
Tight close up on Pierce.
"This November your the man I'm coming after"
Fade to Black screen with white writing "Kerry / Edward in 2004" as the voiceover says:
"I'm Pierce Brosnan and I approve this message."
-- Barbara
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Post by Ace on Sept 28, 2004 0:22:56 GMT -5
Pierce's children probably can claim Irish citizenship irrespective of what Pierce does, though I really doubt the draft is anything Dylan and Paris have to be worried about. Sean's mother was also Australian, so the boy's probably lousy with citizenships.
Ace.
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Post by Yuliya on Sept 28, 2004 9:09:20 GMT -5
Sean would be Australian-Irish-American. Any chance Cassie also had British citizenship? Any shrink's dream parient.  As for dual citizenships, there isn't such a thing as "Ireland recognizes dual citizenships even though America doesn't." Ireland may allow its citizens be citizens of other countries. It doesn't mean more than that. It doesn't mean other countries do or do not allow their citizens be citizens of Ireland. And if they do - it only means this particular person has two citizenships. Still, each country only recognizes their own; if they find out about the other one, they don't mind, that's all. Dual citizenship implies an agreement between two countries in which they agree to keep certain rules. I don't know the details, but this agreement means both countries recognize and accept that their dual citizens may have duties to perform in both countries. To the best of my knowledge, America only has dual citizenship with Israel, although it might still have dual citizenship with Ireland - I've never tried to find out. Either way, to avoid draft, one has to renounce citizenship, not to obtain additional one - else one will have to serve in two armies, and possibly be jailed for serving in the enemy army, too. |
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Post by sparklingblue on Sept 29, 2004 11:23:31 GMT -5
Barbara, I love that dream commercial of yours. ;D
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Post by Ace on Sept 30, 2004 16:57:04 GMT -5
BROSNAN OFFICIALLY AN AMERICAN CITIZEN Irish actor PIERCE BROSNAN decided to become an American because he wants the right to vote for JOHN KERRY in the upcoming presidential election. The 51-year-old screen star took the oath on 23 September (04) in Los Angeles, just weeks ahead of when voters will decide between Kerry and President GEORGE W BUSH as the USA's leader for the next four years. Brosnan says, "I want to have a voice. I want to be able to vote for John Kerry." After taking his oath, Brosnan returned to his home on Malibu, California, where he was greeted by his wife KEELY, their two children and a cake decorated with an American flag. Brosnan, who will retain dual citizenship, adds, "I found a whole new life and identity in America. (But) my heart and soul will forever be Irish."
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Post by Mariela on Sept 30, 2004 17:34:14 GMT -5
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Post by Viktoria on Oct 1, 2004 2:28:34 GMT -5
BROSNAN OFFICIALLY AN AMERICAN CITIZEN Brosnan says, "I want to have a voice. I want to be able to vote for John Kerry." Brosnan, who will retain dual citizenship, adds, "I found a whole new life and identity in America. (But) my heart and soul will forever be Irish." Good Boy! ;D |
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Post by Ace on Oct 1, 2004 11:22:52 GMT -5
Mariela, more than OK. Thanks  Ace |
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Post by sparklingblue on Oct 2, 2004 5:55:17 GMT -5
Fair play to Pierce!! |
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Post by IcyCalm on Oct 17, 2004 22:05:03 GMT -5
Has anyone else entertained this rather silly thought : "Estelle Becker and Gladys Lynch must be thrilled."
I'd always considered Pierce a genuine Citizen of the World. Irish childhood, coming of age in England, and then attaining fame and fortune based in America. After having travelled extensively to every continent this planet has to offer (except Antartica), you've got to respect his views on it.
Anyway I'm glad he took American citizenship at this time - just one more reason to be proud of him. I wonder if we'll see him speak up on the election within the next fortnight. That is, if he's back from abroad. He may want to lay low and not have to answer a lot of foolish Bond questions, however.
IcyCalm
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Post by sparklingblue on Oct 18, 2004 13:03:35 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D And, yes, personally, I'm very proud of him. |
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Post by curious george on Oct 18, 2004 18:11:27 GMT -5
Has anyone else entertained this rather silly thought : "Estelle Becker and Gladys Lynch must be thrilled." No, but how funny of you to think of that! cg |
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