Empty would imply devoid of content, it's pretty obvious they were speaking metaphorically. As for if it's a good idea, you're insane if you think some of the t

Empty would imply devoid of content, it's pretty obvious they were speaking metaphorically. As for if it's a good idea, you're insane if you think some of the timelines being discussed, like the 18 month one, are realistic. Americans might put up with this for a couple months tops but taking a full year off is for the Europeans with nothing better to do.