The confederate states of Europe just keeps running into trouble. Seems like they did not take away enough people's right to vote. I am sure they will regroup, come up with an even less democratic plan, and get it right next time.
Ireland rejects EU reform treaty
Campaigners for the No vote
The Irish No campaign was a broad-ranging coalition
Voters in Ireland have rejected the European Union's Lisbon reform treaty in a referendum by 53.4% to 46.6%.
The vote is a major blow to leaders in the 27-nation EU, which requires all its members to ratify the treaty. Only Ireland has held a public vote. . .
BBC NEWS | Europe | Ireland rejects EU reform treaty