I can't tell if DD's been slapped over the knuckles, or being praised,

... can someone decipher?
Following the declaration of the vote, and leaks from the meeting facilitated by a disgruntled David Dawson representing the Queensland Turf Club and regular blogger on www.racehorsetalk.com.au signing under the name ‘dubbledee’, Queensland Country Racing Committee (“QCRC”) member Gary Peoples, the recently deposed National party Mayor of the Shire of Aramac, who incidentally lost his position after local Council amalgamation, advised that the QCRC vote was invalid. His claim was that Bill Ludwig, as QCRC Chairman, had failed to consult with QCRC members prior to casting the country vote, notwithstanding that Bill Ludwig had discussed the matter at 11 Country racing forums the previous month. By the way, David Dawson was unhappy as he represented the one vote and was in the distinctive minority feeling very alone.Ok, overall tone suggests DD is twisted, bitter and has no friends... but doesn't it say that Gary Peoples (and later Bill Carter) are the one who declared the vote invalid and caused all the problems, trying to discredit Bill Ludwig - claims that were later dismissed.
Is Bob suggesting that DD was in cahoots with Carter, Peoples and Horan, in bringing about these complaints (I have no idea what went on btw)? He's not mentioned again in the article anywhere, yet the above paragraph sounds quite personal and almost at odds with the rest of the press release....
Any further gossip - can you elaborate further DD or are your hands tied? Maybe Bob Bently is just getting sick of all the negative posts about him on here?
