Classic projection.
I suspect that dougal is one of those who enjoyed Caley (or Thistle) being in the Highland League as it meant they rarely came up against their big team, so he never felt he had to choose between them.
When the merger happened it forced them to choose (or made them feel like thay had to). Jumping on the anger of the merger gave them an excuse to turn their back on Caley Thistle and keep following their big team with a perceived 'clear' conscience.
Caley Thistle's success, and some people choosing them over their previous 'bug' team, only fuels that anger because it was never suppose to be like that.
Trying to call out people who support, or once supported, one of the erse cheeks is just dougal searching for common ground with others. dougal claims they have lots of friends of a similar view to theirs, but here they are, desperately looking for vindication on a Caley Thistle fans forum.
I actually feel a little sad for them and their insecurities (or regrets?), and hope they find peace with the situation sooner rather than later.