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I note your backtracking, yet again, Sid. When accusing someone of something please make sure you have specific links and evidence to back it up and do not place words or intentions into the mouths of others or one day it can get you into a lot more trouble than some petty forum squabbling.
I have indeed said that I think you are capable of more intelligent and constructive input on the forum than we have seen from you in the past. You can take that comment in whatever way you like, I have no sub-text.
It is not for me or you, Sid, to say which one of us, both or either of us, some might refer to as a 'respected' former councillor. I openly admit that I had as little time for you as you had for me when we both served on DDC, but that is in the past. You do seem overly sensitive about your 'connections' and perhaps that indicates some insecurity for a reason that I dont know or care about.
I will make one thing here very clear, I do not hold someone's political views against them personally and there are many ex-Labour and LibDem Councillors and MPs who I hold in high regard. Some I do not. I clearly remember these new councillors that were elected, you among them, in 1991, shunning me simply because I was a Tory Councillor to the disgust of some longer serving Labour councillors. I could say more about that but will refrain.