But you go on to give the impression that we have a large European Gun pointing at our heads.I don’t want to give anyone the impression that we have a large European Gun (which doesn’t affect our neutrality) pointing at our heads…but…
This is more of it. There is no 'lose our position' in a No. We would remain full EU & Euro members and there would have to be a EU wide debate on the direction of the EU. This would be healthy, as if we're to end up as part of a Federal State then it should be with our eyes open. If Ireland were castigated for a No to Lisbon then the EU leaders would be displaying to other small EU States, and the world, a contempt for democracy and their own rules.However, if we lose our position in Europe, we lose this selling point.
...But you go on to give the impression that we have a large European Gun pointing at our heads....
There is no 'lose our position' in a No. We would remain full EU & Euro members and there would have to be a EU wide debate on the direction of the EU. This would be healthy, as if we're to end up as part of a Federal State then it should be with our eyes open. If Ireland were castigated for a No to Lisbon then the EU leaders would be displaying to other small EU States, and the world, a contempt for democracy and their own rules.
There is no 'lose our position' in a No. We would remain full EU & Euro members and there would have to be a EU wide debate on the direction of the EU.
I have no interest in trying to point score against you, or anyone.But you go on to give the impression that we have a large European Gun pointing at our heads.This is more of it. There is no 'lose our position' in a No. We would remain full EU & Euro members and there would have to be a EU wide debate on the direction of the EU. This would be healthy, as if we're to end up as part of a Federal State then it should be with our eyes open. If Ireland were castigated for a No to Lisbon then the EU leaders would be displaying to other small EU States, and the world, a contempt for democracy and their own rules.
I'm all for a Europe about ease of trade and travel. I'm opposed to a Federal Europe and the further pooling of sovereignty. I don't believe in the EU 'one size fits all' approach. I believe that an Irish government as elected by the Irish people should make law and policy decisions here, those politicians are accountable to the people, subsequent governments can repeal bad laws and reverse bad policy decisions. Currently when an Irish government agrees to something in Europe it becomes set in stone and any future Irish government can do nothing about it.Out of interest Michael, Lisbon aside, how do you feel about the EEC/EC/EU in general?
I believe that an Irish government as elected by the Irish people should make law and policy decisions here, those politicians are accountable to the people, subsequent governments can repeal bad laws and reverse bad policy decisions.
Just curious if anyone else has noticed any trends?
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