I think TBF Dai is making a "many a true word spoken in jest" type comment here, rather than any specific accusations to either side.
I'm not a fan of tired unfair cynicism passing for humour. Perhaps others are.
Hello Mark
I respect your differing opinion, just trying to keep things civil.
There is understandably a huge amount of cynicism around just now & perhaps some attempt at humour (successful or not, tired or otherwise) is needed for the human condition (as is expressed by the current pervasive "Meme" culture).
But to keep it to Golf Architecture matters, the concerns of some regarding the planning process for Trump Aberdeen (and I stress I am making no personal comment on the project, nor persons involved, incl. the Scottish Government and/or the Candidate for US President) has understandably created genuine concerns for some, on both sides (Pro and Against, Coul Links).
Hence I posted the Podcast details, not as a recommendation nor in agreement with its conclusions, which I thought was very relevant for background context on Coul Links as the next big Links project in the planning queue. To help others (who may not be familiar with the Scottish planning process) to make up their own view as to whether that cynicism of the system (even if expressed in jest) may or may not be warranted, or as you put it be "unfair".
I hope, as previously stated, it is fair, thorough and open.
(Additionally, such issues may also be relevant to Royal Dornoch's Struie extension onto new land, as they recognise in their press release)
Cheers