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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 Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival is well underway, and continued yesterday evening with the annual debate in the Walton Theatre in TCD at 7.30pm. The motion for discussion was : “Same-Sex Couples Want Access to Civil Marriage, not Civil Partnerships”Chair: Sen. Ivana BacikProp: Sen. David Norris & Ailbhe Smyth (MarriagEquality)Opp: Neil Ward (Dublin Pride) & [...]
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
Wednesday’s Irish Independent is a case-in-point for those of us who suspect the press of siding with the Establishment against the people over Lisbon. With jobs losses growing by the week, they cynically attempt to link the issue to the possibility of a “No” vote to the June 12th referendum. This article is pure facile [...]
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.
Republicans Crossing Over to Democrats in Primaries
Intersting to note that almost 10% of Primary voters for the Dems are Republican voters. Where those votes go at election time will be crucial in deciding the race.
Gavin’s Blog · Bertie Ahern addressing Congress
Gavin gives his take on Bertie Ahern’s final address as a statesman and the legacy he leaves behind. You won’t be surprised to note that Gavin is not unhappy to see the back of El Berto
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.
