OCEAN CITY — Whether Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack’s social media account was hacked has yet to be determined, but several of his colleagues on Tuesday called for him take a voluntary leave of absence.
The issue arose over the weekend when Paddack commented on a Facebook story post made by a local woman who had recently married Bobby Hammond, whose family owns Atlantic Physical Therapy and is active in the local community. In a picture from the honeymoon, Hammond is apparently seen wearing a baseball-style hat backwards. Paddack commented on Hammond’s wife story, posting an inappropriate comment.
“Tell the dude to turn his hat back where the white designed the hat to be worn,” the post reads. “Where I come from, that is a punk. Immature POS.”
Hammond shared Paddack’s comment on his wife’s story on his Facebook page, writing, “Interesting comment coming from OCMD councilman Mark Paddack sent to my wife. Apparently I’m a POS for not wearing my hat the ‘white’ way… But at least I’m not a racist POS, Mark. I think I’ll run for councilman next time up. Keep that seat warm for me, pal. In Worcester county we don’t have room for racism.”
Hammond’s social media post quickly went viral and the Mayor and Council learned of it. For the record, Paddack has claimed his social media account was hacked, and there is an investigation into that claim. However, at the close of Tuesday’s Mayor and Council work session, Council President Matt James addressed the issue.
This ludicrous article is so off base I couldn’t finish it. First there is nothing “racist” in the comment they speak of. Secondly, the only people that wear their hat backwards are umpires, welders, and awkward blacks. If I’m wrong say so. Thirdly, it is okay for many black “so called congresswomen” to stand in front of a crowd and call our good President Donald J Trump a mo fo and every black “saying” in the book, with nothing being said from their peers anywhere about it. Does the Waters woman (?) come to mind? You fight this chit Mr. Councilman and start a go fund me page and you can get a team of mouth pieces. One can’t take a step or breath today without offending somebody and we the people are sick of it. As for the council president, what a dip chit coward.
The people in OC (elected) government have no business criticizing ANYONE from the perch the they so delicately hang. Their job is to serve the people who elected them not criticize anyone that doesn’t agree with their personal opinion. James needs to resign and get an honest job like driving a bus.
Haaaa! Hacked my ass. That was a stupid thing to say in today’s climate. I see more Whites with cap on backwards now. Blacks want to show the front label, without bending the brim. Get with the times hater.
So some duchebag wears his hat backwards (Maybe he can’t find his ass with both hands) and someone called him out……who cares?
Yawn. The hack excuse. Own it Mark…own it.
Idiot typed up something stupid after a few drinks too many and now has to deal with it. Just my guess, but I’m thinking I’m not too far off target.