The expat vs local issue is touchy and highly prone to a narrowminded view of other cultures.
I'm an expat in an Asian carrier. I have flown with highly talented expats, but also some that had a tough time passing sim checks and subsequently failed their command assessment.
Likewise, I have flown with some local pilots who just didn't have the aptitude for managing the ever changing dynamics of an approach, and some who were real naturals who had no problems whatsoever passing a command check.
Interestingly, of the two most natural pilots I have flown with, one was a 55 year old expat, and the other a 25 year old local.
Judge people on a personal level. It makes life more interesting, and the job more fun.
Sorry, back to the thread.