I've just seen a report that another referendum on whether or not to join the Euro is to be held in Denmark. The attitude is typical of government: if the rebellious bastards won't vote the way we want today, we'll hold another referendum tomorrow. And another the day after, if necessary, until they get it right. But if/when a referendum returns the desired result will they have another? Not on your nellie! Sanctimoniously (and hypocritically), they'll say, "The people have spoken."

Same thing in Ireland, I believe. A referendum there rejected the Treaty of Nice, and immediately politicians were talking of getting the decision reversed at the next one.