Tallyman

<<This article was printed in The College View on 1st Oct 2009>> Lisbon referendum, more like Lisbon ‘neverendum’! You are no doubt sick of listening to the incessant rantings of politicians from all sides about the Lisbon Treaty and why this time round we must vote yes or must vote no. Either way, one thing [...]

While the rest of the media, and indeed the yes side continue to focus on the gaul of UKIP to disctribute a dubious leaflet to every household in the country – nobody seems to want to focus on the real reason UKIP are campaigning in Ireland, and it has nothing to do with protecting democracy. [...]

Watch this. Excellent stuff. Now this is responsible campaigning. Well done European Anti Poverty Network.

Made me laugh when I saw this. Reminded me of this:

One of the reasons this referendum campaign has been so boring is the return of rhetoric. Snore. Lisbon One was a real debate. A debate that energised the nation, engaged our politicians with the common voter. Active citizenship was key to every success by both sides. There was a camaraderie, there was a fight to [...]