That's a tad arrogant and uncalled for,
Not really, I'd say more like a statement of the fact that the poster is unlikely to have much knowledge of the situation, as betrayed by his post.
but that's far from unusual on here from some members of your profession.
A lot less usual than uninvolved outsiders' propensity for making uninformed comments that add nothing to the debate and ultimately detract from the comments of those who have a stake in the situation - i.e. the only ones whose opinions count.
Good luck Nigels and Nigella's. Remember, Shamrock unity and resolve beat Willie in 2002 - Speedbird unity and resolve can also prevail.