_gargoyle: in the various "layered beer" drinks made with Guiness, it's the Guiness on top. A "Black & Tan" is made with Bass Ale (a fine English ale) on the bottom and Guiness on the top. The obvious political metaphor is "Ireland over England". The irony is that Guiness, and the style of beer-making that produces "porter" beers, are of English origin. A "half & half" is made with Harp lager on the bottom & Guiness on top. There are no doubt many other local variations on the theme. Hmm! maybe that's a topic for another thread - layered drinks made with Guiness.

Now, folks, let's not be so hard on George H. The lad does have a talent for "baiting", and does seem at times to be overburdened with that notorious British arrogance (well, notorious among many of us "ex-colonials" anyway), but he can't possible be as bad as he sometimes seems. I mean, after all, he did once 'fess up to what some might have considered disparaging thoughts about Maggie Thatcher. I think he's just a bit disgruntled with the reality of living amongst inferiors in "The Celtic Isles." :>)