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<b>Luck o' the Irish:</b> Not in this case. O'Connor was poised to have a lot of success in America after she released her cover of the Prince song "Nothing Compares 2 U." But O'Connor's luck ran out when she took her politics to the stage on "Saturday Night Live" and topped off an a capella performance by ripping up a picture of the pope. America never forgave her.<br>
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<b>The take-away:</b> Irish people sure do care about politics!

The Irish American classic: Sinead O'Connor on 'Saturday Night Live'

( Jurgen Teller / Pop Eye )

Luck o' the Irish: Not in this case. O'Connor was poised to have a lot of success in America after she released her cover of the Prince song "Nothing Compares 2 U." But O'Connor's luck ran out when she took her politics to the stage on "Saturday Night Live" and topped off an a capella performance by ripping up a picture of the pope. America never forgave her.

The take-away: Irish people sure do care about politics!