An old town clerk looking at European affairs through the wrong end of a municipal drainpipe
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dismissive comment comparing a town clerk's view of Europe to looking through a drainpipe.
- In plain terms
- The clerk has a very narrow and distorted view of European affairs.
- What can you take from it?
- Small-town perspectives may not suit complex global issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot narrow views?
- When is local experience enough?
Another view
It is a harsh insult without evidence of actual policy views.
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