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2018 Macedonian referendum is one example of the contrarian. It was invalid as the turnout was mere 36.89% (most were probably Albanians). And (I think) in non
by binarray2000 5y ago
2018 Macedonian referendum is one example of the contrarian. It was invalid as the turnout was mere 36.89% (most were probably Albanians). And (I think) in non other country that is a NATO member now, there was a referendum.
For a broader perspective: NATO was created to “keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down.” (from the horse's mouth)
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_137930.htm https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_137930.htm
EDIT: For even broader perspective: Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland;
who rules the Heartland commands the World-Island;
who rules the World-Island commands the world. — Mackinder, Democratic Ideals and Reality, p. 150
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geographical_Pivot_of_History https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geographical_Pivot_of_Hi...
- ido 5y agoUnless there was foul play involved, if among 36.89% majority voted to join NATO and the rest didn't care enough to vote - isn't that an argument in favor of joining?
- binarray2000 5y agoAccording to the Macedonian constitution, the turnout must be over 50%. Hence the boycot. And, what does that say about the oh-so-democratic West if less than 40% people turn out and it still "accepts" a country as a member?
- forum_ghost 5y agoReferendums, especially binding referendums, generally have high thresholds. Maybe an argument, but a very weak one.
- promal11 5y ago