[MassiveTruck]

Originally Posted by setanta

I watched the show last night and quite enjoyed it. As to his comments, yeah, he's entitled to them as we all are, but I'm not sure if turning a blind eye to the troubles of other nations is the right way for any country to approach life. So no, he's wrong there. Sounds like a NIMBY comment to me.

You misinterpret him and the nature of news.

We deal with these nations on a strictly economic basis and leave the drama completely alone. That's the notion i.e. the consequence of bitter pettyness is more bitter pettyness and the consequence of trade and cultural relations is a progressive understanding.