So the EU is simply being shoved down the people’s throats in Europe? Doesn’t the treaty have to be ratified by the countries involved?
If Ireland turns down the EU Constitution would that end the process or would that only isolate Ireland?
Yes!
Doesn’t the treaty have to be ratified by the countries involved?
Yes it does. However, except for Ireland where the constitution demands a referendum in all other countries the politicians are doing their utmost to aviod referenda. The treaty is a treaty for the politicians not for the people(s). Therefore, as long as most parties, and especially the big parties are for the treaty and against referendum it will be almost impossible to stop the passing of the ratification in the various parliaments.
If Ireland turns down the EU Constitution would that end the process or would that only isolate Ireland?
In principle an Irish no would stop the process. However, in the EU a no is never a no. In all likelihood they will be asked to vote again, and to vote "right" next time around.
Democracy? No way - what we are seeing is a slow motion coup d'êtat.