Sitting in an Irish bar….not so Irish….as muzak plays today’s pop hits and out-of-towners marvel at baked Scotch eggs (fry the fuckers).

Guiness is $8.50….mixed….market price….it’s the eye of Manhattan and all bets are off…..call it what you want…it’s America’s finest hour….Chelsea vs. Manny U….Barry White can’t get enough of your love babe….

Framed football jerseys….and flat-screens adorn the walls….whispers of Midwesterners, “How authentic,” and ales flow….cute hats….pierced bellies…God help us….

A letter from America….