Did the Irish come to America under the conditions that black folks came? Did America mainstream the Irish into American society? Please point out the Constitutional Amendments that took the Irish out of slavery. Point out the bills or acts that gave the Irish the right to vote or gave the Irish just the basic freedoms of a human being.
America didn't do shit for the Irish. The irish pulled themselves up from the slums, risked their lives to fight in a civil war that had nothing to do with them, got better jobs, became organized, sought better education, higher wages through unions, and higher political influence. Thats how a people can rise above their circumstances. Constantly playing the victim does the opposite.