Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Open Challenge of Cllr Paddy S Hogg, dear Paddy, time is so precious, it's so precious, that a person cannot waste a minute of it, as Sean Connery said in the movie, Thunderball, 'the little minnows, I throw back into the sea', when you are in public office, remember it's about public service, clearly you have a lot to learn, if I had the time, I would humour you, but I am rather busy at the moment to listen to you, rabbit nonsense in my ear










Dear Mr. Paddy S Hogg 

If your intent was a geninue open challenge, you wouldn't have 'queered the pitch' by starting off saying: 

"Mr Working Class Laird." 

And then expect that I would entertain you, also it seems on your Facebook page you're putting yourself forward to stand as a list candidate for Holyrood. Do you have a campaign manager? The reason I ask is because if you did have a campaign manager, they would have vetoed any idea of you contacting me. So, if you are doing it off your own bat, you obviously haven't got a grasp of what is expected of a political candidate standing for public office. Are you aware of the Nolan Principles for standards in public life? The principles require you to act in a certain manner. 

The Nolan Principles 

Selflessness.

Integrity.

Objectivity.

Accountability.

Openness.

Honesty.

Leadership. 

Right at the start, you decided by a conscious effort to look down your nose at me. As I understand it, you are a former SNP Cllr, which may explain the dripping contempt you exhibit in the first sentence. You could even wait to at least get a little bit into your piece before letting your mask slip. So, where was your selflessness, objectivity and leadership? Is abusing me by looking down your nose at me because I am working class in keeping the Nolan Principles? 

I think above covers the four words in the first sentence. 

"Why don't we host a chat together and I will prove to you that the 7 states who did not close down and Sweden had a slightly LOWER death rate from Covonavirus than all the USA states who did lockdown." 

This is where you get it wrong, there are multiple factors in why some people get covid, your argument could also be used to say, 'if you walk about on a battlefield, you might not get hit by a bullet'. The fact is, the danger is always there. So, citing 7 states who did not close down and Sweden is just a nonsense argument. I could point you in the direction of Thailand, a country of 70 million, with people wearing masks outside, social distancing taking place and a death toll of 81 deaths. Sweden death toll from covid, 12,464 out of a population of 10.4 million. 

"Use these 7 states and SWEDEN as your control and you have a science data analysis that tells any person with a functioning brain cell that lockdowns have NO bearing on covid deaths." 

That is your view, and you are entitle to your view, but as I mentioned above, you lose your argument because you deny that the opposition could have a valid point in their argument. " any person with a functioning brain cell", well that just drips with contempt. Is it your contention to be taken seriously as a list candidate for Holyrood? You appear very closed minded, you don't respect other people's point of view, and you don't understand leadership or are indeed a leader. 

"I am NOT a covid denier. Nor a flat earther." 

No, you're just Paddy Hogg, the Lanarkshire councillor charged after allegedly organising anti-lockdown protests. The first question is, did you organise anti lockdown protests? Do you think, you are somehow above the rules? Did you understand the rules on public gatherings? What exactly is your defence if you did organise anti lockdown protests? Is it the classic, 'I didn't like the rules'? 

"My sister almost died of the damned virus. And a dear friend did." 

Do you think your activities help or hindered the spread of the virus? 

"Are you unaware of the Great barrington Declaration? 53k scientists and medics AGAINST lockdown signed this declaration." 

Firstly, yes, I wasn't, but they are like you, they can't speak with absolute certainty. Here is a quick tip, just because someone has a degree, doesn't mean they are competent or in full possession of the facts. What we don't know about covid and how it mutants could fill a reference library. So, if all these people have a view why isn't being rolled out in all countries? What exactly is it that governments around the world don't trust? 

"Are they crackpots?" 

I am supposed to know the mental stability of 53,000 people that I have never met? Is that a serious question, is that your level of debate? How many of the 53,000 do you know and can speak to fact of their mental condition? Is it none? You appear to be to be suggesting that because they agree with your point of view that should be enough to convince anyone, is that the case? So, what about all the people working in governments, are they all to have their points of view dismissed? 

"Im happy to debate via skype with you anytime on the science which I have checked in forensic detail." 

Let's just stop you there, what degrees do you have and what in? If you think I am buying into you saying that, "I have checked in forensic detail", you are sadly mistaken. You are just offering an opinion, a general opinion, nothing more. Maybe you can clear something up in forensic detail for me. I found this: 

"Cllr Paddy Hogg has left budget meeting before voting. This is a failure to represent the residents of Cumbernauld East." 

Found this on an SNP Facebook page, so can you explain to me, if this is true? Did you leave a budget meeting before voting? And can you tell me, how your conduct lives up to the Nolan Principles? Where exactly was your leadership there? Maybe instead of challenging people whose opinions you don't like, your time would be best served 'doing the day job' and I suppose acting in a manner expected of someone who is standing to be an MSP. 

"Let's talk about the veracity of Vitamin D in assisting people PREVENT covid. Let's talk on the veracity of PCR testing and see what you really know. I read Dr Kary Mullis's autobiography. He invented the PCR test. Cmon Mr Laird let's hear you and I talk about this and see who knows their subject matter. Email me on patrickscotthogg@hotmail. This is an OPEN CHALLENGE Paddy S Hogg". 

Finally, I am not an expert on covid, but let me remind you, neither are you. I do to my credit however have a track record of being right in what I think needs done in society and what should be expected of people in public office. You list an email address, as patrickscotthogg@hotmail, is that .com or .co.uk? I am not an expert on email myself, but one thing that I can do as a working class man is put it correctly down on paper and digitally. You wanted to hear from me, I hope this blog post helps, you need to get your act together. Personally, I don't think you make a good public servant because you appear to me to be selfish and irresponsible. Act your age!

Update to Paddy.

https://tinyurl.com/3j54xnld

This is about how Sweden is doing badly now regards Covid, remember your Swedish argument, well that's fell right on its arse! I think the expression I have to say to you is that, 'you've made a right cunt of yourself here Paddy', are you sure you want to go to Holyrood as a possible list MSP?  

George Laird                                                                                                                        The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's official!
@spectator
has won! Evidence from Salmond and Geoff Aberdein will now be able to be published. Lady Dorrian will set out details in writing next week. Congratulations
@afneil
on the outstanding journalistic efforts for transparency & accountability in public life.

Anonymous said...

BREAKING
@spectator
wins its legal challenge over Salmond trial court orders: Lady Dorrian to vary an order which now allows Salmond and Geoff Aberdein evidence to be published

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to
@afneil

@spectator
and
@FraserNelson
. Evidence crucial to the Salmond Inquiry will now be unblocked thanks to them.

It lifts my spirits to see at least one section of our press doing a superb job and holding the powerful to account. More please.

Anonymous said...

Congrats to
@afneil
for following through with his promise to lift the various blocks that have been preventing investigation into the Scottish Government.

Anonymous said...

I understand that Andy Wightman will not consent to releasing Alex Salmond's statement. So, lawyers and media moguls all over the place congratulated The Spectator on a fine legal win but according to Andy Wightman it wasn't a win at-all.

He just wrote a few lines on his Twatter page saying this. This chap really is a fanny, you know.

Not a great surprise mind you. It means that the Inquiry might be collapsed by the 4 non-SNP members. If they don't collapse it they'll just get further embarrassed by it.

It goes on to the press now and they will start working on it in earnest. That's a much better solution all-round anyway. I personally want Holyrood closed and this is the best way of achieving that. Don't let them investigate themselves...it doesn't work.

Anonymous said...

Andrew Neil of The Spectator has taken this up now. He's gathering an army of journalists for another Watergate.

Andy Wightman's a fanny. I always knew he would let us down. They tell me he's been promised a list seat in the Highlands if he makes sure this Inquiry fails.

Hence, best close the joint. It really is hopeless now.

Anonymous said...

'Soon after Dorrian’s ruling, Salmond’s lawyers, Levy McRae, who were also instructed by the Spectator in this legal action, wrote to the committee to say he is willing to give evidence.

The firm has told MSPs they believe Dorrian’s order should clear the way for the parliament to publish Salmond’s evidence, with suitable redactions'.

From The Guardian earlier today. Levy and McRae should have asked the vainglorious Swinney and Wightman first, eh?

Never mind, the house of cards first sinks into the mud, then it collapses. It is now sinking into the mud.

Anonymous said...

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-the-spectator-went-to-court

From Fraser Nelson of The Spectator

Anonymous said...

Is Paddy Hogg the modern day equivalent of Robert Burns?...or is that James Wolffe?...or are we surrounded on all sides nowadays by arseholes?

Anonymous said...

2 comments caught my eye in the recent week:

1. Jim Sillars: The poisined tentacles of the SNP have infected all parts of our public life.
2. Nigel Farage: There isn't going to be a May Holyrood Election.

Comment 2 is interesting isn't it. Has it been discussed already and when are they going to decide?

Anonymous said...

The spectator and Fraser Nelson (a London ‘scot’ I have little time for usually) do make a valid point;

QUOTE ” When the Scottish parliament building opened in 2004, Liz Lochhead read aloud to MSPs a poem Edwin Morgan had been commissioned to write in honour of the occasion. The verse can be found on display at Holyrood to this day:

“A nest of fearties is what they do not want.A symposium of procrastinators is what they do not want.A phalanx of forelock-tuggers is what they do not want.And perhaps above all the droopy mantra of ‘it wizny me’ is what they do not want.

In recent weeks the Inquiry has been in danger of descending into farce, with fearties and forelock-tuggers to the fore.”

Anonymous said...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=andrew+neil+twitter&cvid=954a7949c90a462e95c2f983404ed39d&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531

Andrew Neil's Twitter page. In it you will see Adam Tomkins stand-up and call Holyrood a miserable and corrupt wee place. He was stopped a couple of times by the miserable and corrupt wee Linda Fabiani.

Scotland used the pandemic to limit Freedom of Information requests. It was the only country in the entire world to do that.

The problems are mounting-up aren't they.

Anonymous said...

What an absolute tool of a man. Maybe he's not aware of my favourite saying right now:

"Needs must when the devil vomits in your kettle."

Anonymous said...

https://archive.vn/rRUn1

From 'The Times'



Anonymous said...

Levy & McRae, acting on behalf of Mr Salmond, emailed the Convener on 11 February 2021 regarding his written evidence and appearance before the Committee ,

Email from Levy & McRae, representing Alex Salmond, to the Convener 11 February 2021

Dear Ms Fabiani,

Further to today’s Court proceedings we are considering the impact of the variation of Lady Dorrian’s Section 11 order with our client on the evidence previously submitted by our client to your Committee.

We will review the variation granted and consider the written judgment of the court when it becomes available (expected Monday). We hope immediately thereafter to be in a position to re-submit both Mr Salmond’s submissions on the Ministerial Code and his final submission.

Our client hopes that today’s decision will enable publication of the relevant evidence and thereafter an early oral evidence session.

Our client remains keen to attend.

Yours sincerely,
David McKie
Partner
Levy & McRae Solicitors LLP

Anonymous said...

"I and other journalists are banned from telling you a lot of the truth which, believe me, is utterly shocking and which some very senior people in the Government and the party will continue to do everything they can to prevent the people from knowing that truth."

Martin Hannan

Anonymous said...

O/T from Glenn Campbell / BBC

FM @NicolaSturgeon will NOT give evidence on Tuesday to Holyrood committee investigating @scotgov mishandling of harassment complaints against her predecessor

The committee has postponed her appearance to see if it might still be possible to hear, in person, from @AlexSalmond

https://twitter.com/GlennBBC/status/1360251672472080390

Anonymous said...

“ BREAKING: Path cleared for Alex Salmond to give evidence as committee delays Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence session

Understand this – assuming his evidence is published – will see the former first minister give evidence most likely in the last week of Feb”

Anonymous said...

From Willie, on WoS. He's usually just about bang on the money:

Oh and news just out Sturgeon is not now going to give evidence. Need to consider legal advice.

Fuck off folks, just fuck off.

Anonymous said...

Alex Salmond inquiry shows Nicola Sturgeon's government is no longer subject to democratic checks and balances – Brian Wilson
Imagine you stumbled upon a major scandal involving the Scottish government or one of its agencies? Who would you go to with confidence it would be properly investigated?

That's it in a nutshell, isn't it...from Brian Wilson who, together with Andrew Neil, knows far more about this than he's allowed to say.

Elsewhere, The Scotsman is complaining that the SNP want to crush the free press in Scotland.

How Nicola Sturgeon and her fat husband managed to take-over a country like Scotland for 6-years and turn it into a Junta is anyones guess, really. Do you understand how it has happened?

All I can say is we have to step back from this and close Holyrood. Put the Lord Advocate under the investigation of an overseas Judge. Reinstate Free Legal Aid. Close that farce of an Edinburgh Trams Inquiry and let our lawyers know that any transgression will result in them being prosecuted.