Obama makes Steelers owner Irish ambassador

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-rooney-ambassador&prov=ap&type=lgns

On St. Patricks Day to boot!

American ambassadors are jokes compared to the rest of the world. They're usually appointed as political favors and don't have the responsibilities of a true ambassador. Good thing we have very skilled and knowledgeable people working in the embassies to do the important work.