''It really does violate a basic principle of diplomacy to drag...

''It really does violate a basic principle of diplomacy to drag in your domestic politics when you go abroad,'' Dr Ornstein said.

I wouldn't be too worried about a commentator who thinks Tasmania is "abroad". It's amazing how far the Fairfax press will go in trawling up rubbish to suit their anti-Abbott agenda.

They should appreciate Abbott calling a spade a spade.

JX