My negative attitude to the Lisbon Treaty is connected with the issue of Turkey's possible accession, but not in the obvious way.There are quite a few good reasons to be opposed to, or at least very sceptical of, the accession of Turkey to the EU. I am not going to discuss them, or even the very persuasive arguments from the other side, in this article. I explain why below.Like Ireland's "bail-out" for its banks, or its cutting of public sector pay, Turkey's accession may just be "one of those things" that have to be accepted (albeit at a high political price) by those who have played no active part in creating the circumstances that have left no other reasonable options open.For nearly 50 years now, the leaders of what is now the EU have held open the prospect of full membership to...
Well Sam over at Pull out the Pin as asked me to make some predictions for 2007. So here it goes.1) The Irish General Election will be longest in history2) It will result in a hung Dáil3) The situation in Iraq will deteriorate, increasing the support for the Democrats in the US4) In the UK, Tony Blair will finally resign and Gordon Brown will take over5) Talks will be fully suspended in Turkeys negotiations to join the EU6) Japan will develop nuclear weapons as a Defensive deterrant against North Korea. 7) The Socialists will sweep to power in France.8) Civil Unions will be brought into Ireland9) Their will be a confusing referendum in Ireland on Childrens Rights.Okay thats it, now its your turn.Sams...
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Via BreakingNews.ieWell, I thought the EU was always spilt on this. I think we should suspend all negioations with Turkey until it recognises all 25 member states of the Union and fully complies with its obligations under the pacts and treaties it has signed with the EU. No other couintry would be shown so much leinancy on negioations but turkey, so why is it recieving special treatment. Thats what the EU Governments need to be explaining to us the Citizens of Europe. On the same I disagree with the idea of France holding a referendum on Turkish membership, I know their precedent with them holding a referendum on the UK, Ireland and Denmarks entry to the EU, but I dont think its fair population should be given a veto over...
Morning all,Red Cardinal have a Report out on eGovernment Accessibility Analysis The Green Party are launching their transport policy today for Cork today in the Clarion (via BreakingNews.ie) I cant find any details on the time of it on the Green Party's Website or Dan Boyle's WebsiteI also got mentioned on the Cross of St. George Forums for my post 'If Scotland, NI and Wales have their own Legislatures Why Dosen't England?'The Transport Minister, Seamus Brennan, has said their will not be a referendum before the next election (via RTÉ). So does that mean it will be on the same day as the Election or will be after it? If it is held on the day of the election it might increase voter turnout, just like at the last Local and European Elections in 2004.Euronews aired a very interesting...
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Following the announcement by the Finnish Presidency that diplomatic efforts to ensure that Turkey meets its obligations under the Ankara Protocol have not bear fruit, the Commission today decided to put forward its recommendation on the continuation of Turkey’s accession negotiations.“There is a unanimous decision by the Member States to conduct accession negotiations with Turkey. These negotiations need to be credible. Turkey has undoubtedly made progress. But it has still not implemented all obligations it has agreed to. The Commission’s recommendation is both clear and measured. The overall progress of negotiations depends on the overall progress of the respect of the obligations agreed to.” – said after the decision Commission President José Manuel Barroso.Enlargement...
An interesting items about movies and word of mouth got me thinking.
Snakes on a Plane, well it bombed once people saw it. Word spread that it really was turkey on film. Something like "Little Miss Sunshine" gets little press but good word of mouth, and it becomes a sleeper hit in the US (expect it to be a big movie over here). And part of the word of mouth is, well, blogs.
What did the studios learn from Snakes on a Plane? Don't trust internet hype to put the people hyping it in the door... The ideas came think and strong from areas where the movies isn't available... of course the hype didn't meet the reality.
Start scanning the blogs after the movie is released (or while the movies is showing thanks to mobile devices) and it's a different story. 1000 good blog reviews can't be too...