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Thanks for this. Reusing already-prominent acronyms gets really confusing although I know often it's unintentional. Many Americans won't know who the IRA were

Thanks for this. Reusing already-prominent acronyms gets really confusing although I know often it's unintentional. Many Americans won't know who the IRA were/are, but in the UK (and probably the rest of Europe) it's common knowledge and burnt in.

PHGamer 9y ago
id say middle age and older people would. they were shown in various movies during the 90s but yea. younger people probably think of the IRA savings account.
- apotheothesomai 9y ago
  We middle-aged folks also remember some big bombing incidents executed by the IRA. The IRA is still referenced in the news now and then.
delerio 9y ago
I'm american and remember some high profile movies that featured them. Then again, I'm almost 30. I thought it was common knowledge among many who the IRA were, even among americans.
cirgue 9y ago
I think IRA is common knowledge in the US, at least it's well-known by anyone over ~40.