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The Dail Ministers: Mary Harney
Dail Minsters profile of Mary Harney. Words dont do it justice, just go read it.

Politics Gets Personal
How the Conservative party square the politicisation of personal life and their belief in the small state.

A second Irish referendum? Eurocrats have a better idea
Dan Hannan at the Telegraph reckons the plan in Brussles is not for a second referendum but instead to parachute in sections of the Lisbon Treaty via legislation.

The Empire of Rights
"Are Americans and Europeans simply more compassionate than Asians?" asks Ian Buruma. Asking why it is that Chinese and Malaysian warships are not sitting of the Burmese coast with food. Thought provoking? Or a bit prejudiced?

Even Habermas is Sceptical
Jurge Habermas once argued that the EU could provide a model for a new constellation of democratic politics allowing for transcendence of national partisanship. Now he is not so sure - the EU response to Lisbon is tending towards authoritarianism

Did the Commission Lie About its Own Poll?
Openeurope asks whether the commission engaged in a little bit of number fudging in the run up to its poll being released. If it didn’t I am thinking that political leaking took place from elsewhere in the system.

Seaweed may fuel cars
but it will smell awful

ABC News: Tech + Politics: Crush or Lasting Love?
Is the love affair between the internet and politics a long term phenomenon or just a fad?

McCreevy Urged to Resign
Charlie McCreevy was urged to resign over his comments on the EU Treaty. Should he go?

Referendum: Populism -v- Democracy
The concept of a referendum gets the opendemocracy treatment in light of our vote last Thursday. Scepticism about its merits as fully democratic are examined and its a very interesting read.

The Lisbon Treaty & The Yes Campaign - Communications Gone Wrong at Piaras Kelly PR - Public Relations in Ireland
Piaras looks at the communication from the Yes side on the Lisbon campaign, interesting reading - especially for those so surprised by a no vote.

Looks like it?s a NO » Twenty Major
Twenty Major gives his response to lisbon.

Irish voters reject EU treaty | World news | guardian.co.uk
The Guardian calls the Treaty result a ‘No’ vote, interestinig comment and analysis here too

RTÉ News: Dublin council concedes to dog owners
Is it technically possible to make a ‘partial U-turn’?

Edwards to Endorse Obama - The Caucus - Politics - New York Times Blog
Well that is some way to overcome a dramatic electoral setback. Media management by Obama’s team has been quite good in my view, despite the unforseen stuff like Wright. They have managed to capitalise on set pieces far more than Clinton.