I doubt that would work. While the ruling groups in both are Protestant, the Orange Irish are a large minority and Anglican too, not Baptist/Presbytarian/whatever. Plus, with a history of Irish Nationalist sympathy in the States, it would be counterproductive.Hmm, do I detect a hint of preparation to ask the US to allow Ulster to become the 51st state?
I mean, yes, the USA put the IRA on the terrorist list in the 1970s because Britain was its pal, but if London is washing its hands of the insanity, why should Washington jump in with both feet?