Q: When does "no" not mean "no"?
A: When you say no to the EU.
In June, Ireland said "no" to the EU. No, we don't want your constitution, whatever you want to call it, whatever you want to pretend it does, and more importantly, whatever you want to pretend it doesn't do. No.
Unfortunately the EU doesn't do democracy - indeed, it is a notable opponent of it. Ireland only voted because its troublesome constitution compelled a plebiscite; elsewhere in Europe, the people were denied the right of consultation about the transfer of power and authority from national capitals to the famously corrupt EU.
That three million Irish voters were able to hobble the "progress" of the EU did not go down well. Nicolas Sarkozy's reaction was particularly contemptible, stating that the Irish would have to vote again. Just what part of "no" don't you understand, you stupid French twat?
There are two reasons this is an appalling idea. Firstly, if it's so important that the Irish should have to vote again, why should everyone else not get a say? The notion of Ireland getting two votes and the rest of us getting none is ridiculous.
Secondly, and most pressingly for M Sarkozy and his loathsome friends in Brussels, it's a vote he'd lose. 71% of the Irish are opposed to a re-vote. The No lobby is certain to vote no again. There must be a portion of the Yes vote that will be embarrassed at what is being done in its name and will either stay away or vote for the original result to be upheld. And the undecideds? Which way are they likely to swing? No-one likes being bullied, and it's hard to imagine anything other than a majority of them lining up to say no.
So while we can rail until the end of time about the EU and its vile tactics, we can at least celebrate the fact that they are likely to backfire horribly. And this, of course, is before the incoming Conservative government is able to gleefully announce its own referendum, the result of which is a foregone conclusion.
The Irish have said no. So too have the French and Dutch in previous referenda. We British are certain to say no. If the EU has any sense of self-preservation, they would learn that no really must mean no.
A: When you say no to the EU.
In June, Ireland said "no" to the EU. No, we don't want your constitution, whatever you want to call it, whatever you want to pretend it does, and more importantly, whatever you want to pretend it doesn't do. No.
Unfortunately the EU doesn't do democracy - indeed, it is a notable opponent of it. Ireland only voted because its troublesome constitution compelled a plebiscite; elsewhere in Europe, the people were denied the right of consultation about the transfer of power and authority from national capitals to the famously corrupt EU.
That three million Irish voters were able to hobble the "progress" of the EU did not go down well. Nicolas Sarkozy's reaction was particularly contemptible, stating that the Irish would have to vote again. Just what part of "no" don't you understand, you stupid French twat?
There are two reasons this is an appalling idea. Firstly, if it's so important that the Irish should have to vote again, why should everyone else not get a say? The notion of Ireland getting two votes and the rest of us getting none is ridiculous.
Secondly, and most pressingly for M Sarkozy and his loathsome friends in Brussels, it's a vote he'd lose. 71% of the Irish are opposed to a re-vote. The No lobby is certain to vote no again. There must be a portion of the Yes vote that will be embarrassed at what is being done in its name and will either stay away or vote for the original result to be upheld. And the undecideds? Which way are they likely to swing? No-one likes being bullied, and it's hard to imagine anything other than a majority of them lining up to say no.
So while we can rail until the end of time about the EU and its vile tactics, we can at least celebrate the fact that they are likely to backfire horribly. And this, of course, is before the incoming Conservative government is able to gleefully announce its own referendum, the result of which is a foregone conclusion.
The Irish have said no. So too have the French and Dutch in previous referenda. We British are certain to say no. If the EU has any sense of self-preservation, they would learn that no really must mean no.
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NO means NO an YES means YES at www.FreeEurope.info. YOU can also vote !
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