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Just realised that we missed Irish Elections first birthday. It was on the 12th of Feburary. Just want to say cheers for everyone who contributes, reades, commented through out the year.Been a good year. We have been in the newspapers (first time here), Cian has his radio slot and good times were had. Here by the way is what I think was the first post. How the Green Party can get farming votes.Read through the archieves. Some great stuff in there.
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techPresident – The Future of Campaign Technology: The Ground Game
Irish Parties looking at learning online and database lessons from Obama could do worse than bear this post in mind. Almost as soon as the election is over, improvements and evolution are making some parts redundant and others essential. Get your campaign an i-phone for everyone? Might be better than printing flyers, it goes to show how parties, if they take it seriously, need to keep ahead of the wave - not just follow.
Colman at the EuroTrib give his reasoning on why Lisbon is dead. The Government's incapable handling of the budget cuts are the nail in the coffin.
Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar offers his view on how the SBP Opinion Poll would translate in an election.
Think tank: Time for democracy to click into place
Dan Sullivan gets himself into The Sunday Times, calling for the internet to connect citizens to a more meaningful democracy. Its an argument I agree with wholeheartedly myself. Have a read and let him know what you think.
Colm Burke MEP reckons that we need to get honest and tell people we will be holding a second Lisbon Vote in Oct 2009 with protocols desigend to secure a yes vote.
Happy Birthday Irish Election!
Happy birthday, and to think you’re up and walking before your 1st birthday!
Well done lads!