[Mariner]

Well the good news is that he is not a diplomat.

[oldasrocks]

But he is a diplomat. Just a tough one. He reminds me of the little Irish Catholic priest we had as a teacher. Disrupt the class and expect a heavy duty yard stick whopping your fingers or head.

[trebb]

He’s what a diplomat should be - the “Tact/nuance” crap saves feelings of immature adults and makes the diplomats think highly of themselves, but plain-speak is always best.