An "internet bampot" responds

[D'Artagnan 173]

We were the target of the Scottish Press with our far fetched theories and agendas. Dismissed out of sight as little more than “internet bampots”. Of course such dismissal was often based not on the often well researched evidence which had been collated, but more on the accusations we levelled. I remember in particular one article about BBC Scotland which received particular criticism from many quarters, sadly many on Rangers forums, when I alleged Pacific Quay had a particular anti-Rangers sentiment running through it. Unthinkable for most back then. Who within the Rangers community would argue with that now ?

 

And what of my fellow internet bampots with their conspiracy theories, agendas suggesting dark and sinister forces at work in our country brought together with a common purpose by some Opus Dei like controlling force – could be straight out of a Dan Brown novel. Unthinkable ?

 

Well we have the aforesaid BBC Scotland receiving stolen evidence, publishing it online and making award winning documentaries. I doubt there would be many within the Rangers community who would view their coverage of our club as fair, balanced and objective. Their language in reporting, their choice of words, the manner of their presentation, leaves little to the imagination as to the motivation behind the foregoing. Nor their hatred of our club.

 

Now in my internet bampot mode I have long campaigned that the Rangers Tax Case Leaks came from within HMRC themselves – a fact dismissed (though not denied – very clever) from HMRC themselves. We all know the drill after hundreds of letters “HMRC do not comment on speculation about breaches of confidentiality.”

 

But in the clamour to destroy our club the SPL cabal made one of their biggest ever mistakes with their SPL Commission. And this is where it became interesting. For not only did the learned Lord Nimmo's commission review the evidence, I believe they detected a considerable rat at work.

 

[98] Meanwhile, BBC Scotland came, by unknown means, into possession of what they described as “dozens of secret emails, letters and documents”, which we understand were the productions before the Tax Tribunal. These formed the basis of a programme entitled “Rangers – The Men Who Sold the Jerseys”, which was broadcast on 23 May 2012. BBC Scotland also published copious material on its website. The published material included a table containing the names of Rangers players, coaches and staff who were beneficiaries of the MGMRT, and how much they received through that trust. It also listed the names of people where the BBC had seen evidence that they received side-letters. This event appears to have been the trigger for more activity in response to the SPL’s request.

 

We will discuss this further in due course but just for the moment lets look at the use of the word trigger in that statement. Its is used to describe a catalyst, a reaction to more activity. Which tends to suggest that the documentary and information presented by the good old fair, balanced and neutral BBC Scotland has been anything but fair, balanced and neutral. Particularly in light of the findings of a 1st tier tax tribunal and an SPL commission.

 

And what of the reference to “productions”. If they are productions then they must be evidence, and there is only one organisation which seized evidence in the Rangers Tax Case – the same organisation, who funnily enough, do not comment on speculation about breaches of confidentiality.

 

Which is likely to make my blog particularly interesting over the next few weeks for a number of reasons. You see I asked the Right Honourable David Gauke to confirm for me that HMRC had reported the theft of this evidence to the Police. But David Gauke MP declined to answer, instead he passed me to HMRC Ministerial Correspondence Unit who sent me a long winded letter which avoided answering my question. Needless to say I have requested confirmation from them as to my original question. In the meantime my enquiries with Strathclyde Police confirmed that they are currently undertaking a criminal enquiry with regard to the leaking of evidence – Rangers Tax Case.

 

It coins a new saying – Hell hath no fury like a Rangers shareholder scorned.

 

One wonders if HMRC will answer my latest enquiry with a refusal to comment on “speculation” about breaches of confidentiality when Strathclyde Police are busy running a major investigation into such leaks ! Oh dear – someone somewhere has a lot of answers to give the Rangers support and I'm sure I will not be the only one demanding them.

 

But perhaps the dark and sinister forces at work made a considerable mistake last weekend when they temporarily broke cover, Amazing how many legal rights lawyers, top QC's just happened to be in the Gallowgate last weekend on the occasion of an illegal march. Amazing how many politicians were suddenly lobbying Kenny MacAskill about “heavy handed policing” so much so that the Justice Minister was forced to make a statement. In fact it reminded of another situation at Berwick a few weeks ago involving the Rangers support which I described as “almost contrived”

 

And now today remarkably, we have the Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins forced to write a letter to The Herald defending their position despite the fact it was an unlawful protest.

 

Dark and sinister forces at work within our society ?

 

Unthinkable ?

Edited March 22, 2013 by D'Artagnan

[barca72 440]

Well done, D'Art. Erudite and tenacious, just what we need. Shine the light in every little hole, brother.

[Cotter 0]

All good until the bit about the Berwick game mate. Easy to dismiss as Internet bampottery when you describe hundreds of Rangers fans audibly belting out all the old greats as 'contrived'. Strange that the scum's media man attended indeed, but do we really think they bought all the tickets and planted a sneaky choir in the crowd? Great article, just felt that you pulled the rug from under yourself with that one.

[Scott7 5,253]

Top QCs? Doubt it. Just the High Court Glesca Boys..

[D'Artagnan 173]

All good until the bit about the Berwick game mate. Easy to dismiss as Internet bampottery when you describe hundreds of Rangers fans audibly belting out all the old greats as 'contrived'. Strange that the scum's media man attended indeed, but do we really think they bought all the tickets and planted a sneaky choir in the crowd? Great article, just felt that you pulled the rug from under yourself with that one.

 

What I was alluding to was the fact that normally the crowd noise monitors are normally turned down at naughty singing - as the same TV company did at the Dundee vs Celtic near riot a few weeks earlier. Seems the strategy changed when it was Rangers on show. So no sneaky choir allegations - just sticking with the facts.

[D'Artagnan 173]

Top QCs? Doubt it. Just the High Court Glesca Boys..

 

I WRITE in response to your article "Top QC Says Response to March Like a 'Police State'" (The Herald, March 18).

 

Strathclyde Police did have a large number of officers on duty but this was to police a number of events in the city and not specifically for this incident.

 

Comment has been made with regard to the use of the police helicopter. The force helicopter is available daily for use as part of the comprehensive policing response communities across the Strathclyde Police area have become accustomed to. It is deployed to deal with a wide range of matters including demonstrations, parades, significant public order events, missing people, vehicle pursuits and other incidents.

 

It is the duty of the police to facilitate peaceful protest, which we do regularly. On Saturday we had other groups protesting in the city centre and these events were peaceful.

 

In policing on behalf of the public, we are not prepared to allow large groups of people to take over streets. This serves only to disrupt residents and endanger the safety of protesters and road users. We are not prepared to place officers at increased risk of injury while trying to keep people safe.

 

We are reviewing a significant amount of CCTV footage captured on the day.

 

This footage will be made available to the courts in order that they can deal appropriately with the 13 people arrested.

 

Unfortunately, we are prevented from releasing the full footage into the public domain due to ongoing legal proceedings. However, we will, in time, make it all public.

 

I believe our officers acted professionally and proportionately. Any complaint we receive with be thoroughly investigated.

 

Bernard Higgins,

 

Assistant Chief Constable,

 

Police Headquarters,

 

173 Pitt Street,

 

Glasgow.

[Scott7 5,253]

I saw some names in Leggo's article. As I said the HC Glesca Boys. Or should that be "bhoys"?

 

Great stuff D'Art. Articulate persistence will get you places where the ranters won't.

[D'Artagnan 173]

I saw some names in Leggo's article. As I said the HC Glesca Boys. Or should that be "bhoys"?

 

Great stuff D'Art. Articulate persistence will get you places where the ranters won't.

 

They'll soon out themselves bud - they will object to being referred to as Queen's Counsel ;-))

[ian1964 10,458]

I have to admit I do admire guys like yourself D'art,well done and keep up the good work. The truth will out.