Tuesday, February 14 2012

Lisbon Treaty

You don't vote for us, we won't vote for you

By Aine Kerr

Wednesday May 28 2008

DUSTIN's revenge is coming to a lamp post near you. After a week of relentless puns about getting stuffed with his 'nul points' Eurovision efforts, anti-Lisbon Treaty campaigners hope the puppet can trigger a backlash.

In a new poster blitz by Euro-sceptics, the turkey appears above the slogan: "They didn't vote for us... Get them back. Vote No to Lisbon."

Dustin received nul points from European countries last week; a result that should be punishable with rejection of the treaty, campaigners contend.

Meanwhile, one of the more extreme posters in use by 'No' campaigners portrays a screeching baby with an electronic chipping device attached to her arm. "Don't want your kids chipped? Vote No," the poster declares.

- Aine Kerr

 
 
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