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Final results! decisive YES vote!!

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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    mass immigration to a country w/ an unemployment rate of 12%? doubt it.

    To many, many countries, Ireland is still a decent place to emigrate too. Remember, 60,000 people entered our country so far this year.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    prinz wrote: »
    You just can't escape the delicious irony of being on the same side as the people who want the UK to annexe the Republic :pac:

    Who wants to annexe the Republic?

    Dun Laoghaire voted Yes in massive numbers.;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,598 ✭✭✭✭prinz


    PaulieD wrote: »
    Who wants to annexe the Republic?

    Have you not heard? The UKIP's solution to Northern Ireland is to bring our country back into the Union... apparently there'd be peace if we were all subjects of the Queen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    It's great publicity for Ireland. It's on every national news network all over the world and it seems to be seen as a happy ending.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Gekko


    Well done spineless yes voters. You've more or less guaranteed that warmonger Blair gets another cushy job on the gravy train, most probably with Cowen, Roche, maybe sweary Mary and the Bert as well.

    Absolutely nothing will change for Ireland, it won't help our economy one bit. If anything there are now more economic risks in some ways.

    Then again maybe the government has just thrown away another €20m on the election - and Ryanair €500k - if the Czechs stir things up or stall things until Cameron can hold a referendum in the UK.

    The distortion and lack of clarity in the debate was ridiculous. This was a vote on a treaty designed for a specific purpose. It wasn't a vote on "staying in Europe," or our role in Europe. There was absolutely no danger of us being kicked out of Europe or sidelined or snubbed in any way.

    The yes campaign was mostly run on the basis of fear and scaremongering over the economy.

    More often than not any debate on the TV got bogged down in minutiae and technicalities that made people switch off. Ganley didn't help matters there but he did show he had a better understanding of the issues than Michael O'Leary.

    Once again, well done Yes voters.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    Malty_T wrote: »
    U.S.E = United States of Europe:eek::eek::rolleyes:
    Europe is gonna be wayyyyyyyy better than the US (we already are:))

    The mask finally slips. Why not state your agenda before the referendum?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    Gekko wrote: »

    Once again, well done Yes voters.

    About as honest a Ganley's speech at lunch time........


    LOL Yes it is and yes it stays...... woooooooooot


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Turtwig


    Gekko wrote: »
    Well done spineless yes voters. You've more or less guaranteed that warmonger Blair gets another cushy job on the gravy train, most probably with Cowen, Roche, maybe sweary Mary and the Bert as well.

    Absolutely nothing will change for Ireland, it won't help our economy one bit.

    Then again maybe the government has just thrown away another €20m on the election - and Ryanair €500k - if the Czechs stir things up or stall things until Cameron can hold a referendum in the UK.

    Once again, well done Yes voters.

    Thanks,

    What's wrong with Blair, he negotiated a good deal of peace in the north didn't he? (Blair over dishonest Ganley anyday)

    Also, why does it have to be always about Ireland...are we really that selfish? Europe gave us alot, we can't expect to take forever. Although voting no did give us a commissioner to keep..hmmm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭djmarkus


    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭mickstupp


    PaulieD wrote: »
    Remember, 60,000 people entered our country so far this year.
    Poor misguided fools...:rolleyes:

    But anyway! I for one am delighted I got the chance to change my mind and vote again. It'd be nice if they gave me another crack at the old abortion chestnut too. Can't quite understand why having the option to voice my opinion a second time (or third or fourth, whether changed or not) could be considered undemocratic. Besides, surely it's better than to be denied a voice? Honestly I wish we had a lot more chances to vote on things.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,376 ✭✭✭ei.sdraob


    djmarkus wrote: »
    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.

    no way :eek:

    what will their policies be

    ?


    edit: just seen
    (5.35pm) Richard Green of Cóir said his organisation would not fold now, as there were still many people represented by their views. He said they may form a new political party. He said Ireland has lost a key part its Constitution and has handed its power to an EU that will be dominated by powers like France and Germany.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    prinz wrote: »
    Have you not heard? The UKIP's solution to Northern Ireland is to bring our country back into the Union... apparently there'd be peace if we were all subjects of the Queen.

    Have you not heard? Fianna Fails solution to the recession is to bail out the bankers and developers. Apparently everything will be ok once we get the "fundamentals" right.


  • Registered Users Posts: 578 ✭✭✭Elba101


    So happy it passed but so disappointed with 58% turnout?!!

    Bring on an election and get Fianna Fail out!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭Agent J


    prinz wrote: »
    Like Gallipoli reversed huh? Will we be fighting them off the beaches? :rolleyes: Turkey isn't in the EU and won't be for a long time ;)

    Well if it really is a repeat of Gallopoli they'll be slaughtered on the beaches right?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Johnnnybravo


    Pile a ****.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,598 ✭✭✭✭prinz


    PaulieD wrote: »
    Have you not heard? Fianna Fails solution to the recession is to bail out the bankers and developers..

    You're right. I suppose we should just let our entire banking system collapse like a set of dominos.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Turtwig


    PaulieD wrote: »
    The mask finally slips. Why not state your agenda before the referendum?

    I did:)...
    Malty_T wrote:
    Europe has gone from being the continent where everyone invades one another to being a continent under unity,peace and knowledge.
    ESA, CERN, GEO,EHMA etc etc get more funding than the EDA does. And how absurd is the thought these days of Germany invading France? What was once commonplace in a continent marred by thousands of years of war and violence is no longer the case.
    Evolutionary theory teaches us that the more societies trade goods and services the less likely they are to go to war with one another.

    What's wrong with a union of nations? Especially now, that the Charter of Fundamental Rights will become law :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭Furious-Dave


    PaulieD wrote: »
    Have you not heard? Fianna Fails solution to the recession is to bail out the bankers and developers. Apparently everything will be ok once we get the "fundamentals" right.

    Small businesses have gone under and continue to do so because they can't get loans to stay afloat. And where do people generally get loans from? THE BANKS! Banks must be able and willing to give loans out again, or there will be more loss of jobs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,189 ✭✭✭Gekko


    Malty_T wrote: »
    Thanks,

    What's wrong with Blair, he negotiated a good deal of peace in the north didn't he? (Blair over dishonest Ganley anyday)

    Oh he only helped to start two wars in the Middle East. Nothing really.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    lol. don't be silly. i'm sure a lot less people think that than think the min wage is gonna be reduced to 1.84 soon.

    I really doubt that.
    That was put as a question.
    Yes to jobs and recovery was put as fact.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    SV wrote: »
    I really doubt that.
    That was put as a question.
    Yes to jobs and recovery was put as fact.


    Who put this as fact?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    Small businesses have gone under and continue to do so because they can't get loans to stay afloat. And where do people generally get loans from? THE BANKS! Banks must be able and willing to give loans out again, or there will be more loss of jobs.

    The banks are still not lending money. They should have been nationalised, but thats off topic.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    Who put this as fact?
    All the posters and politicians parading around with the words
    "YES to Jobs" and "YES to recovery"


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭Kev_ps3


    djmarkus wrote: »
    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.

    Well this is a democracy last time I checked, although it is debatable. Those who support their views have just as much right to be represented as the greedy, banker loving FF supporters..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    SV wrote: »
    All the posters and politicians parading around with the words
    "YES to Jobs" and "YES to recovery"

    The fact was it was said, nobody made promises..... It was a good call whoever thought of it:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    djmarkus wrote: »
    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.

    Good news they can get a good ganley style trashing in the next GE then.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,952 ✭✭✭Morzadec


    A little clarification goes a long way it seems...

    Well done voters of Ireland


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 46 TheDublinMan


    Oh My God!!!

    I was driving by Dublin Airport today and I saw democracy boarding a plane, very upset muttering something about a European android army coming to take us all away!

    I'm only saying what I saw.
    I did. I did. I did.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 932 ✭✭✭PaulieD


    Elba101 wrote: »
    So happy it passed but so disappointed with 58% turnout?!!

    Bring on an election and get Fianna Fail out!!!

    No chance of an election. Cowen and co are here until the summer of 2012. He will claim the Yes vote as a vote of confidence in the current government. Nama will pass. Unemployment will hit the 550,000 mark. The people will realise they were lied to, once again. Just like Nice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Turtwig


    Oh My God!!!

    I was driving by Dublin Airport today and I saw democracy boarding a plane, very upset muttering something about a European android army coming to take us all away!

    I'm only saying what I saw.
    I did. I did. I did.

    Nah, twas just a computer glitch;)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 836 ✭✭✭rumour


    PaulieD wrote: »
    The banks are still not lending money. They should have been nationalised, but thats off topic.

    Opps can't do that against competition rules


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    Elba101 wrote: »
    So happy it passed but so disappointed with 58% turnout?!!

    Bring on an election and get Fianna Fail out!!!

    What was wrong with the turnout?

    It's the highest for a european referendum since the original joining.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    Oh My God!!!

    I was driving by Dublin Airport today and I saw democracy boarding a plane, very upset muttering something about a European android army coming to take us all away!

    I'm only saying what I saw.
    I did. I did. I did.

    Thats just silly, democracy is a word

    Democracy is a system of government in which either the actual governing is carried out by the people governed (direct democracy), or the power to do so is granted by them (as in representative democracy).

    How the hell can a word be getting a plane?

    silly silly silly


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭G_R


    prinz wrote: »
    Have you not heard? The UKIP's solution to Northern Ireland is to bring our country back into the Union... apparently there'd be peace if we were all subjects of the Queen.

    Anyone have a link for that? I dont doubt it for a sec it sounds like something they would say alright, I just want to do some reading up about it...
    djmarkus wrote: »
    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.

    Oh dear god, this'll be entertaining


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭Reganio 2


    Ah sure their will be another one anyway its 1-1, only fair :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Daftendirekt


    djmarkus wrote: »
    Just heard on Radio 1 that COIR will be entering candidates in the next GE. Very bad news.

    Hopefully, they'll go the way of Libertas. After today, I have a lot more faith in the Irish electorate.

    Very happy with the result, and thanks to all former No voters who reconsidered their position. Tonight, I'll drink to the Irish people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    OMG! I just got drafted into the new EU army :eek:

    And they're only paying me €1.84 an hour :eek::eek:

    And what's worse they stuck me in a platoon with a load of Turks :(

    I'll be alright though, I'm not going into battle. I'll be guarding our new supreme overlord Tony Blair :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,376 ✭✭✭ei.sdraob


    Reganio 2 wrote: »
    Ah sure their will be another one anyway its 1-1, only fair :confused:

    marco_polo wrote: »
    Aggregate scores should suffice as a tie breaker.

    Yes: 1,966,719
    No: 1,482,077


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62377587&postcount=17

    democracy! yea!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    Sam Vimes wrote: »
    OMG! I just got drafted into the new EU army :eek:

    And they're only paying me €1.84 an hour :eek::eek:

    And what's worse they stuck me in a platoon with a load of Turks :(

    I'll be alright though, I'm not going into battle. I'll be guarding our new supreme overlord Tony Blair :cool:

    Fair play Ourlad, you've come up with a few crackers during this campaign +100


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 836 ✭✭✭rumour


    ei.sdraob wrote: »
    so all the results are in!

    according to RTE

    YES: 67.13% 1,214,268 votes :eek:

    NO: 32.87% 594,606 votes


    Total Valid: 1,748,620
    Invalid: 7,224 votes

    58% polled & a 20.5% swing


    personally im shocked with the result! i was more negative and cynical, and delighted at the high turnout

    Just goes to show you. The Irish are so easily manipulated. The idiots of Europe.

    Thankfully, never ever to be trusted with a serious decision regarding the EU ever again.

    And we all agree by a substantial majority.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Funglegunk


    Sam Vimes wrote: »
    OMG! I just got drafted into the new EU army :eek:

    And they're only paying me €1.84 an hour :eek::eek:

    And what's worse they stuck me in a platoon with a load of Turks :(

    I'll be alright though, I'm not going into battle. I'll be guarding our new supreme overlord Tony Blair :cool:

    I've just had to both forcibly abort my unborn child and plug the plug on my granny. **** buzz like


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,578 ✭✭✭✭Turtwig


    The Irish are so easily manipulated. The idiots of Europe.

    Proud idiots:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    rumour wrote: »
    Just goes to show you. The Irish are so easily manipulated. The idiots of Europe.

    Thankfully, never ever to be trusted with a serious decision regarding the EU ever again.

    And we all agree by a substantial majority.

    I dont understand? are you calling 1.2m people idiots? Me included by the way..... because I will have you know bla bla bla bla bla :D

    Grapes

    Sour

    YES YES YES


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    rumour wrote: »
    Just goes to show you. The Irish are so easily manipulated. The idiots of Europe.
    You weren't saying that when that manipulation got you the result you wanted
    rumour wrote: »
    Thankfully, never ever to be trusted with a serious decision regarding the EU ever again.
    I find it ironic that you talk about the Irish people being easily manipulated and then repeat one of the biggest lies of the campaign. I assume you're talking about the "self-amending" clause that apparently overrides our constitution and denies our right to referendums?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,376 ✭✭✭ei.sdraob


    rumour wrote: »
    Just goes to show you. The Irish are so easily manipulated. The idiots of Europe.

    Thankfully, never ever to be trusted with a serious decision regarding the EU ever again.

    And we all agree by a substantial majority.

    :rolleyes:


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  • Registered Users Posts: 325 ✭✭ArthurGuinness


    I dont understand? are you calling 1.2m people idiots? Me included by the way..... because I will have you know bla bla bla bla bla :D

    Grapes

    Sour

    YES YES YES


    Thats a bit rich coming from the sore losers who didn't get what they wanted the first time round and just decided to bully people into getting the anser they wanted.

    The people of Ireland voted with their pockets! I kept a very open mind in this referendum and studied what both a yes vote and no would mean. The only reason most people could give when I asked the benefits of a yes vote was that It will be good for the country yet nobody could tell me how.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    Glad with the result, and glad it's all over.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    Thats a bit rich coming from the sore losers who didn't get what they wanted the first time round and just decided to bully people into getting the anser they wanted.

    The people of Ireland voted with their pockets! I kept a very open mind in this referendum and studied what both a yes vote and no would mean. The only reason most people could give when I asked the benefits of a yes vote was that It will be good for the country yet nobody could tell me how.


    You should have had a look at some of the posts on this forum, very informative. But by the sounds of it you are one of those people who just couldnt bare to learn that you were wrong .... such is life;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    How much longer will we get to gloat? Im sure some sort of normality will have to be put on this forun soon.

    I have to go for a smoke but I would like to gloat a bit more when I come back......:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,163 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    Malty_T wrote: »
    Lies once exposed, cannot be used again :)

    You mean like this one ?

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055700127


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