Thai Constitution

IRISH REFERENDUM CLOSER: A new poll shows the Irish referendum on the new Lisbon Treaty (a backdoor new constitution for the European Union) tightening. Yes 41, No 33. Ireland is the only one of 27 EU countries permitting its voters to ratify the treaty. If the Irish say no, the entire treaty could unravel. What's important about the changes to blockbuster democracy followers? The treaty would provide for a European, trans-national referendum, the first in recorded history.

ONLY INSANE READ IRISH REFERENDUM: In related news, an Irish minister is getting some criticism for saying publicly that only the insane would read the entire treaty, a long document. Insane may be a strong word, but "rare" works. It's rare for anyone voting on a referendum anywhere to read the entire legislation or treaty before voting.

MACEDONIAN RENAME REFERENDUM? The country's prime minister thinks that voters should decide whether to change the country's name. Macedonian apparently implies some ownership by Greece.