Interesting comments from those in the know

DairyNZ says it stood with the government in support of the decision to try to eradicate the cattle disease from New Zealand.
"The decision wasn't made lightly and reflects our hope that the disease can be eradicated," said DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel.
"Our farmers have been waiting for almost 11 months on a way forward and part of the challenge has been a lack of certainty about the long-term solution for New Zealand. Today we have that certainty.
"Over 99 per cent of our dairy herds in New Zealand have no signs of this disease, and we want to keep it that way," he said.
"DairyNZ has been actively – and passionately – working on behalf of our farmers to find a solution. We know that moving towards eradication will be a devastating decision for some, and will mean that thousands of animals will have to be culled.
"This was not an easy decision to make for those reasons, and our hearts and thoughts are with the farmers that have affected herds."
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne called it an "excruciating experience".
She said it was one of those times where "you've got to have a crack".
Beef+Lamb head Andrew Morrison said affected farmers were under huge pressure.
"It is a decision that could have gone either way."
But eradication was only on the table for a short time