Good morning everyone and a special hello to anyone visting from the train station canvass this morning. I have collated a variety of Lisbon information over the previous few posts, some of it my own materials, others sourced from a variety of places but all explaining why it is my view that a Yes vote is the only choice that makes sense when we vote on the treaty on the 2nd October. Have a read and feel free to drop a comment or come back to me with any views, questions or queries. James
James Lawless – A View from the Tracks
Politics, Kildare, Work and Play!
Hi James,
The YES groups are taking no chances this time- a good late campaign by local political parties and YES lobby ( around Kildare, Newbridge and Monasterevin ) as far as we can see around this area anyway. Good turnout ( over 100) at a meeting in Kildare organised by Sean OF, and at a YesforEurope meeting in MOnasterevin last week.
FG have one in the Keadeen on Tues at 8pm with Enda, Mairead MacG and Phil Hogan.
The party needs a boost so lets hope for an emphatic YES.
The international business and political communities want to see Ireland make an open and outward-looking decision- and the country’s recovery is indirectly partially dependent on that decision.
I like your 13 reasons list and the myths list; you have nailed the best available analysis!
best regards,
Hi Des,
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
I’ve added you my blogroll on the right (intend to expand that soon) and will give you a proper plug in an upcoming post. Some great materials on your site. I particularly liked the point about the recognition of christian tradition, it was one I hadn’t been familiar with before and an important counter argument to those on the christian right who oppose the treaty. I may do a semi humorous analysis of the different groups later actually.
Keep up the good work!
James
Best reason to vote yes – €2bn.
If we vote NO, that’s how much extra it will cost to service our debt.