The Lisbon Treaty

2009-09-17 11:14:14

#1

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6842

Ireland goes to the polls again to vote on the Lisbon Treaty, which aims to consolidate and streamline the fairly unwieldly EU. Can our fellow Europeans give us some guidance on this....

http://www.lisbontreaty2009.ie/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Treaty

PS Our rejection of the treaty last time meant that we got certain legal assurances and caveats which allayed many of the original bugbears the Irish had with the treaty.

Last edited by CameronPoe (2009-09-17 12:21:18)

2009-09-17 11:44:15

#2

Dr.PhiL: Danmark; +30|6957|Up North

A BIG NO from Denmark here

We had alot of issues with this because of the EU court (or wtf its called) they said our immigration laws are too strict, and we can not send people home. (IMO our immigration laws should be stricter)

But thank God our good goverment said screw EU, and went on.

I mean why the flying fk should some French guy sitting in Brussels, dictate us on what to do and not to do?

2009-09-17 11:45:27

#3

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6809|...

I don't see why two women can't be with each other. In many cases its fun to watch. I say yes.

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2009-09-17 11:49:06

#4

13rin: Member; +977|6766

jsnipy wrote:
I don't see why two women can't be with each other. In many cases its fun to watch. I say yes.

Ain't the isle of lesbos over thar any hoo? I gots to get der n' see me some dat.

I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.

2009-09-17 11:49:46

#5

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7097|Nårvei

This is about the European Constitution is it not?

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2009-09-17 12:20:47

#6

Lai: Member; +186|6438

A big NO from the low countries as well.

The new treaty is basically the same as the rejected EU constitution, they just stripped the flag. As we never had "bugbears", all arguments remain.

Apart from that, anything should be done to limit EU power. FFS, they banned lightbulbs, traditional Dutch childrens'sweets and non straight cucumbers.

2009-09-17 12:22:11

#7

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6842

Varegg wrote:
This is about the European Constitution is it not?

Pretty much. In disguise.

2009-09-17 12:22:54

#8

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6908|London, England

Vote no again faggots. Then burn it if they ask you to vote a third time.

2009-09-17 13:00:46

#9

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6936

Hell fucking no. I love this supposed 'democracy' we live in. If we don't approve what they want, they keep throwing it at us until we do. And it's only because of Ireland we get any say in the matter whatsoever. Hope you're voting Charlie.

2009-09-17 13:05:25

#10

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6842

ghettoperson wrote:
Hell fucking no. I love this supposed 'democracy' we live in. If we don't approve what they want, they keep throwing it at us until we do. And it's only because of Ireland we get any say in the matter whatsoever. Hope you're voting Charlie.

I want to vote but I just changed address and was away in Egypt for the last two weeks which means I couldn't get on to the supplemental register in time. The vote is October 2nd.

2009-09-17 13:06:32

#11

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6936

Buy a hobo a pint in exchange that he votes the way you want?

2009-09-17 16:41:46

#12

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6393|eXtreme to the maX

Hell no.

Fuck Israel

2009-09-18 12:56:01

#13

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6868|SE London

Vote NO!

I don't want it and it might fail totally if Ireland don't commit. I'm a big fan of the EU overall, but the Lisbon Treaty/European Constitution is a big pile of shite....

2009-09-18 14:55:41

#14

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6888|132 and Bush

Is there an up to date summary or breakdown?

inb4lmgtfy

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2009-09-18 17:22:53

#15

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6787|so randum

NO thanks

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2009-09-29 17:40:22

#16

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6908|London, England

What's the exit polls saying, you guys better sober up fast and vote no when the time comes. Although apparently the Czechs might get a ruling done and throw a second spanner into the Nazi war machine 2.0

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8281098.stm

2009-09-30 06:33:49

#17

Ticia: Member; +73|5622

Just the fact that they're doing it again should be enough to vote no. Irish should be rioting against their government for bullying citizens into voting differently.

2009-09-30 07:43:22

#18

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6908|London, England

Ticia wrote:
Just the fact that they're doing it again should be enough to vote no. Irish should be rioting against their government for bullying citizens into voting differently.

At least their government is giving them the chance to vote

(and again and again until they get it right)

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Everyone always criticises the blatant obvious flaws in "Democracies" in places like Africa and the Middle East and shit. But you have some pretty bad shit here too, and in the US. Just the politicians are better at hiding it, it's just that they need to be because the media and the general populace are abit sharper

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2009-09-30 07:45:06

#19

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

What is this all about? What is this EU Constitution? Seriously, I'm clueless

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-09-30 07:48:21

#20

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6908|London, England

In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.

2009-09-30 07:58:45

#21

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

Mekstizzle wrote:
In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.

How much power would be usurped from the member nations? I mean you already have a common currency, you share military technology, you have intertwined economies. War isn't really in any nations interest anymore. While I completely understand not wanting redundant beurocracy or the destruction of national heritage you guys really aren't far off from that anyway. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am just an outsider looking in.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-09-30 08:11:57

#22

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7003

JohnG@lt wrote:
Mekstizzle wrote:
In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.
How much power would be usurped from the member nations? I mean you already have a common currency, you share military technology, you have intertwined economies. War isn't really in any nations interest anymore. While I completely understand not wanting redundant beurocracy or the destruction of national heritage you guys really aren't far off from that anyway. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am just an outsider looking in.

Think the best reference would be Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in early post Revolution America.

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2009-09-30 08:15:22

#23

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

Cybargs wrote:
JohnG@lt wrote:
Mekstizzle wrote:
In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.
How much power would be usurped from the member nations? I mean you already have a common currency, you share military technology, you have intertwined economies. War isn't really in any nations interest anymore. While I completely understand not wanting redundant beurocracy or the destruction of national heritage you guys really aren't far off from that anyway. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am just an outsider looking in.
Think the best reference would be Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in early post Revolution America.

Fair enough. That was the comparison I was using already I'm definitely a states rights advocate. It's really surprising to me that so many European nations would be willing to throw away their sovereignty. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Last edited by JohnG@lt (2009-09-30 08:16:00)

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-09-30 10:14:37

#24

Dr.PhiL: Danmark; +30|6957|Up North

JohnG@lt wrote:
Mekstizzle wrote:
In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.
How much power would be usurped from the member nations? I mean you already have a common currency, you share military technology, you have intertwined economies. War isn't really in any nations interest anymore. While I completely understand not wanting redundant beurocracy or the destruction of national heritage you guys really aren't far off from that anyway. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am just an outsider looking in.

As far as I know only 9 countries are in the euro zone (which means they use the euro)

So not even half of the member countries uses the euro.

2009-09-30 10:20:18

#25

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5645|London, England

Dr.PhiL wrote:
JohnG@lt wrote:
Mekstizzle wrote:
In simple terms it's just another step towards creating a European Republic. More power towards Brussels (capital of EU/EU Federal Government) and less power towards sovereign EU states. Not alot of people want that shit, except for, unsurprisingly, certain continental European countries that have always had... lets say, ambitions of a United Europe.

People just wanted a trading bloc and better cooperation within Europe.
How much power would be usurped from the member nations? I mean you already have a common currency, you share military technology, you have intertwined economies. War isn't really in any nations interest anymore. While I completely understand not wanting redundant beurocracy or the destruction of national heritage you guys really aren't far off from that anyway. Please correct me if I am wrong, I am just an outsider looking in.
As far as I know only 9 countries are in the euro zone (which means they use the euro)

So not even half of the member countries uses the euro.

I see. I've only been to the Netherlands and Germany where they use the euro. I thought it was more widespread.

I assume the Euro is accepted everywhere though, yes? Or do you have to exchange it in places like GB?

Last edited by JohnG@lt (2009-09-30 10:21:48)

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

Yes	21%	21% - 10
No	42%	42% - 20
I'm not European	36%	36% - 17
Total: 47

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