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Politicians in Ireland vs. Politicians in the Rest of the World

We do things a little differently here.

1. In other countries, the government finds itself in deadlock over issues like, say, Zika

shru Washington Post Washington Post

Irish politicians find themselves in a heap over ‘turf issues’. Glamorous.

2. Here is President Barack Obama working his magic on babies

Just call him the baby whisperer.
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Obama AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

And here’s Micheál Martin looking terrified in case he’s asked to hold one of the babies.

BREASTFEEDING NEW BORN BABIES Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

3. This is how the Prime Minister of Canada likes to work out…

And this is how Enda Kenny likes to work out.

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4. Here’s how Hillary Clinton celebrated the achievements of Simone Biles in Rio

And here’s Shane Ross wishing Katie Taylor luck… hours after she had lost her fight. D’oh.

5. HERE IS JUSTIN TRUDEAU CUDDLING SOME PANDA BEARS

Here’s Bertie Ahern shaking hands with a dog.

6/9/2007 Dublin Bus Community Support Mark Stedman / RollingNews.ie Mark Stedman / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

6. This is what conspiracy theories are like in America.

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And this is what they’re like in Ireland.

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7. This is the sort of sexy scandals that rock French politics…

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Meanwhile in Ireland, we have to make do with this.

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8. This is the kind of official campaign memorabilia available in the United States

“I Am A Deplorable”

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“Yaaaas”

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Meanwhile in Wicklow…

9. Here’s First Lady Michelle Obama singing with MISSY ELLIOTT

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And here’s Aodhan O’Riordain singing Hold Me Now.

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