Local restaurant owner facing federal charges

Obviously you are emotionally involved but your posts really don't make any sense, have you been hammering cocktails all day or something to drown your senses over these circumstances?

I totally agree

Did some posts get deleted or edited? I can't find what has started this big argument between you two? What was the bizarre accusation in question?

If there's some history here I'm missing, my apologies. But from what I'm reading I can't quite tell where this upset is coming from.

Brian, relying upon circumspect, yet again?

By your standards of measurement, you should be a purple, scat-eating donkey of a mammal.

Let me place the horn directly upon your head, congratulations.

(it's a unicorn joke, dummy, because you are rare as they come with your insensitivity)

Brian's a great guy, but I must call into question his intentions and the 'looking down the pipe' tone he had towards me. Every word I said was heartfelt and true (to me.)

What did I just preach about? Have been on the podium for quite sometime. He's never met the man, yet he is so willing, so enthusiastic to take this life (30 years, mind you) away from him.

A concillatory 'blah-blah' only hides the true nature of the statement. You do this good, I've heard good about, people tell me that, yet you kick your dog.

All you remember is that I kick my dog.

Oldest trick in the book.

It turned here. You can have the vision to see the spirit bnehind the OP, or not. The town-crier syndrome is junk and does more harm than good.

No.

I will never be privy to such actions, especially when people's livelihoods are at stake. If you can't see through the snide comments, then its your fault- not mine.


No.

As best I can tell, you just quoted yourself and responded to your own quote, as evidence of "where things turned bad." Your comments have become increasingly confusing, and they indicate I was right in my original assessment of what the problem was for you. It's not a position I philosophically share, but I understand, I think, why you feel the way you do, though your latter conclusions in the thread as to other peoples' intent seem to have no relation to comments actually posted here.

Nevertheless, I'm sure there is some history between the two of you that allows you to pierce some esoteric veil that shrouds the malice I'm not picking up on. Hope you guys work out whatever the fight was about, as it diminishes the value of what else is here, mainly, good info for any people who don't know Majid and wouldn't otherwise be able to hear or read anything other than what's in the news.

I totally agree

Did some posts get deleted or edited? I can't find what has started this big argument between you two? What was the bizarre accusation in question?

If there's some history here I'm missing, my apologies. But from what I'm reading I can't quite tell where this upset is coming from.

The 'bizarre' statement comes from the OP. It turned when he decided he'd speak down to me about this subject- yet he knows nothing of it.

Enough of this circumspect speculation. His argument doesn't carry the weight of people who have actually worked alonside Majid. He's never even met the man, so is not qualified to speak on the subject.

Except for the fact he posted a link to the news story- with a one word explanation.

Disgusting.

As best I can tell, you just quoted yourself and responded to your own quote, as evidence of "where things turned bad." Your comments have become increasingly confusing, and they indicate I was right in my original assessment of what the problem was for you. It's not a position I philosophically share, but I understand, I think, why you feel the way you do, though your latter conclusions in the thread as to other peoples' intent seem to have no relation to comments actually posted here.

Nevertheless, I'm sure there is some history between the two of you that allows you to pierce some esoteric veil that shrouds the malice I'm not picking up on. Hope you guys work out whatever the fight was about, as it diminishes the value of what else is here, mainly, good info for any people who don't know Majid and wouldn't otherwise be able to hear or read anything other than what's in the news.

No there isn't history between us. The only tradition here is mine of standing up for local businesses vs drive-by slammers. I have my own writing style- if you can't get it, mate, then that's your problem, not mine.

I have met the man behind the charges, Majid, and I must say he is one of the most gracious, hard working, and humble men I have ever met. Our common ground being Volare, where my family and I ate every thanksgiving in Chicago before one opened here. Stephen, if I may ask in what degree was he protecting his family? If you are not comfortable discussing details, please don't feel like you have to. After reading the articles I am left wondering exactly what was the context for which they occurred. With the sensationalism of popular media, I'm sure these details were left out in order to slant and or hype the story up. I am not passing judgment either way, as it is not my job nor place to do so. All I ask for for Majid, and anyone else in a sticky situation like is, is for fair, unbiased news reporting. Sadly, I fear that I would have to live in Pretendica for that to occur though.

Stephen's panties got into a wad after this post. I only have two conclusions, either he can't read and comprehend English or else he's delusional.

Stephen, I have no opinion on the charges, his innocence or guilt. My bizarre comment was more directed at threatening messages left on a voicemail.

I believe what has been said about the scumbag that provoked these messages and that Majid is a good guy. I am sure it is possible that Majid did not know the consequences or the law. It's unfortunate, but many times criminals or "street smart" people know how to manipulate the system and use it against good people.

I believe if it comes out that this guy has a bad reputation/record and was being harassing that there is a good chance that Majid will be exonerated.

Why I am getting into this - other than the sexist reference and the shot at someone's intelligence.

I can comprehend English, and you very clearer convict him in the same post where you sort-of, kind-of, but not really allow for the possibility that he might get off (even if he did it, because you've already decided he did it.). I'll highlight it for you.

I don't make complete sense of Stephen's posts either (and that's in general), but his main point seems both fair and on target. We shouldn't be having these conversations because, and the proof is in the pudding, people can't help but convict someone who is presumed innocent.

Stephen's panties got into a wad after this post. I only have two conclusions, either he can't read and comprehend English or else he's delusional.

Stephen, I have no opinion on the charges, his innocence or guilt. My bizarre comment was more directed at threatening messages left on a voicemail.

I believe what has been said about the scumbag that provoked these messages and that Majid is a good guy. I am sure it is possible that Majid did not know the consequences or the law. It's unfortunate, but many times criminals or "street smart" people know how to manipulate the system and use it against good people.

I believe if it comes out that this guy has a bad reputation/record and was being harassing that there is a good chance that Majid will be exonerated.

Stephen's panties got into a wad after this post. I only have two conclusions, either he can't read and comprehend English or else he's delusional.

Stephen, I have no opinion on the charges, his innocence or guilt. My bizarre comment was more directed at threatening messages left on a voicemail.

I believe what has been said about the scumbag that provoked these messages and that Majid is a good guy. I am sure it is possible that Majid did not know the consequences or the law. It's unfortunate, but many times criminals or "street smart" people know how to manipulate the system and use it against good people.

I believe if it comes out that this guy has a bad reputation/record and was being harassing that there is a good chance that Majid will be exonerated.

See, here's the problem, Mr Curl. I have 'panties' that can be in a bunch. I stand for something. You stand for nothing- just a gossip queen running her mouth in order to have the loudest story. Enjoy that.

[Robin Garr]

Stephen's panties got into a wad after this post. I only have two conclusions, either he can't read and comprehend English or else he's delusional.

I believe I told you two to get a room.

I believe I told you two to get a room.

I'd buy tickets to that.

Anyway, I'm glad someone posted something on here about this. In fairness to the news reports I have read I really couldn't find any "sensational" details...and I was looking for them! Just facts...Majid is being charged with leaving threatening messages or whatever. It's nice to know there is a back story and I learned it here. Good luck to him. I hope justice prevails.

Reading this I take it as Brian is saying the accused was baited into doing something that the other party is now trying to parlay into charges. He's not calling he accused party some blood thirsty madman who deserves to go to jail. I understand sticking up for your friend as you rightfully should but please take a step back, take a deep breath and think about what he's saying. I'm not saying you have to agree with it but I think your anger over this is a bit misdirected and a bit much.

Stephen's panties got into a wad after this post. I only have two conclusions, either he can't read and comprehend English or else he's delusional.

Stephen, I have no opinion on the charges, his innocence or guilt. My bizarre comment was more directed at threatening messages left on a voicemail.

I believe what has been said about the scumbag that provoked these messages and that Majid is a good guy. I am sure it is possible that Majid did not know the consequences or the law. It's unfortunate, but many times criminals or "street smart" people know how to manipulate the system and use it against good people.

I believe if it comes out that this guy has a bad reputation/record and was being harassing that there is a good chance that Majid will be exonerated.

Mike, accurate interpretation of my post. I can only assume he can't comprehend because his responses are bizarre, the word of my initial post.