Cllr-sad is not a really derogatory name calling incident.(The word is now common parlance) I though that politicians had slightly tougher hides than that.(Hustings and heckling are part of the political scene) So I publicly and without reservation apologise for calling you a sad person.(Though I didn't feel it was rude, I could have been much worse-but that would have been unfair to a stranger and this is not the place for such) Having been told I am obviously not intellegent, I take that not to be an insult, merely an observation relating to the political arguemnt going on at present and not based upon anything other than my apparent failure (in your words)to interpret correctly the language used earlier-though I would say, that is a pretty hasty judgement. A wise old adage is "sticks and stones etc".

However if you wish to discuss folk and related topics, as I often do. Then don't raise to the bait. (Although I know for a fact! That maggots, sweet or not are a good bait for catching fish)

What do you perform, instrument do you play,where, and are you going to any of the gatherings?

I have known many people of different political persuasions and doctrines, however, I make up my own mind based on the evidence available to me. I do state that after living through the "tory" years I would never vote conservative again. I have seen her majesties police forces block roads, assult people, enforce harsh and unfair laws, stop people going about their lawful business.I have seen people put out of work for profit, families made homeless and the decline of a social network that facilitated change , hope and help. All done I might add in the name of her magesties government!(deliberate sp mistake-in case you start name calling again)I do not, will not, believe I am anybody's subject, or in the inequality of my fellow beings.

I would (though I have no power ,I agree and this is only my opinion, remove from the royal family and the churches all their wealth and power, and the privallege that goes with it.

Goodnight for the time being-I am off to see a really good gig.