I've worked in parliament and public affairs for many years now. I like to think I am not particularly ignorant when it comes political matters. But I don't claim to be an expert either (except on the topics where I am) there are many people in Westminster far more qualified than me.
But my point is this. I would assert - with a great deal of justification - that I know how politics works more than most people. In fact, I would go as far as to assert more than the overwhelming majority of people.
So when I say that up to a few days ago I only had a passing knowledge of the Chagos Islands, I mean that I have no expertise at all. I'm sure I'm not alone in getting Diego Garcia mixed up with Carmen Sandiego. That's the level of knowledge I have.
But even with that admission I would go as far as to say my knowledge goes more than most people who are now offering a view on the future of the Chagos Islands, and the Government's supposed treachery in making arrangements for their transfer to the Government of Mauritius.
There are so many issues where Government actions are so complex that we can't offer a constructive, or even knowledgeable, viewpoint. But it doesn't stop countless accounts on social media giving theirs.
It seems to me that solving a diplomatic issue and guaranteeing the islands as an airbase for the next 100 years seems quite sensible step to take. After all it appears to allow the return of Chagossian natives and makes provision for a base until a time when bases are, potentially, no longer needed.
But I don't really know.
And the chances are, neither do you.
Those of us that are interested in politics don't have to have an opinion about everything.
Sometimes, especially when it comes to international diplomacy, it's OK to say that.
It really is OK not to have an opinion.