Anonymous
07/17/2023 19:34
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"On her Facebook page, Melissa posted a photo of herself, her husband and their son, Regan, outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the building to prevent a peaceful transfer of power, leading to multiple deaths.
“It WAS an AMAZING day in DC!!” Melissa wrote in the post, which she has since taken down. “Truly an unforgettable experience everyone was peacecful [sic], kind and friendly with one another, no matter their race, nationality, socio-economic level, background or religion.” She later told The Post the family did not enter the Capitol. “We didn’t actually even know anything that was going on until we got home that night,” she said."
To ACTUALLY be unaware of what was going on at the Capitol on January 6, when you were at the Capitol on January 6? You'd really have to work hard at that.
Actually no, tons of people have said the same thing. How would you know what was on the TV coverage if you’re standing outside?
Why would you need TV coverage to be aware of something happening with you right there?
While it was at home watching in horror from mid afternoon on, from what I read in the coverage afterward there were different situations at different parts of the Capitol. The violent breaking in actions were not happening at all entry points.
Yes, certainly, if you had kept your eyes shut and your ears plugged, there's a good chance you wouldn't have seen or heard anything...
Maybe. The scenes from Post reporting on the Mall side of the Capitol seemed to be super different than the back side though.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:49
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"On her Facebook page, Melissa posted a photo of herself, her husband and their son, Regan, outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the building to prevent a peaceful transfer of power, leading to multiple deaths.
“It WAS an AMAZING day in DC!!” Melissa wrote in the post, which she has since taken down. “Truly an unforgettable experience everyone was peacecful [sic], kind and friendly with one another, no matter their race, nationality, socio-economic level, background or religion.” She later told The Post the family did not enter the Capitol. “We didn’t actually even know anything that was going on until we got home that night,” she said."
To ACTUALLY be unaware of what was going on at the Capitol on January 6, when you were at the Capitol on January 6? You'd really have to work hard at that.
Actually no, tons of people have said the same thing. How would you know what was on the TV coverage if you’re standing outside?
Why would you need TV coverage to be aware of something happening with you right there?
While it was at home watching in horror from mid afternoon on, from what I read in the coverage afterward there were different situations at different parts of the Capitol. The violent breaking in actions were not happening at all entry points.
Yes, certainly, if you had kept your eyes shut and your ears plugged, there's a good chance you wouldn't have seen or heard anything...
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:48
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Yes. That part did seem “nitpicky” (as the pp said) to me. Parking disputes happen everywhere between all kinds of people from all kinds of walks of lives. All sorts of businesses have reserved parking spots even with an adjacent businesses. Just as an example. I live in Olney and my kids take music lessons at the music and arts Center. The music center shares a building with a chiropractor’s office. It’s a small parking lot, but there are designated reserved parking spots just for the chiropractor‘s office and I don’t even think there’s bad blood between the two businesses. So when the Washington post adds information like that, it detracts from the argument. A shopping center across town has reserved parking spots for dry cleaners, and ironically, the other chiropractor’s office.
Most of that whole area is parking lot. There is no shortage of parking in that area.
Right, but according to the story a few of those are his and he gets to reserve them for his business.
Most of the whole area AROUND THE MUSIC AND ARTS STORE IN OLNEY is parking lot.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:44
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Yes. That part did seem “nitpicky” (as the pp said) to me. Parking disputes happen everywhere between all kinds of people from all kinds of walks of lives. All sorts of businesses have reserved parking spots even with an adjacent businesses. Just as an example. I live in Olney and my kids take music lessons at the music and arts Center. The music center shares a building with a chiropractor’s office. It’s a small parking lot, but there are designated reserved parking spots just for the chiropractor‘s office and I don’t even think there’s bad blood between the two businesses. So when the Washington post adds information like that, it detracts from the argument. A shopping center across town has reserved parking spots for dry cleaners, and ironically, the other chiropractor’s office.
Most of that whole area is parking lot. There is no shortage of parking in that area.
Right, but according to the story a few of those are his and he gets to reserve them for his business.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:41
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:"On her Facebook page, Melissa posted a photo of herself, her husband and their son, Regan, outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the building to prevent a peaceful transfer of power, leading to multiple deaths.
“It WAS an AMAZING day in DC!!” Melissa wrote in the post, which she has since taken down. “Truly an unforgettable experience everyone was peacecful [sic], kind and friendly with one another, no matter their race, nationality, socio-economic level, background or religion.” She later told The Post the family did not enter the Capitol. “We didn’t actually even know anything that was going on until we got home that night,” she said."
To ACTUALLY be unaware of what was going on at the Capitol on January 6, when you were at the Capitol on January 6? You'd really have to work hard at that.
Actually no, tons of people have said the same thing. How would you know what was on the TV coverage if you’re standing outside?
Why would you need TV coverage to be aware of something happening with you right there?
While it was at home watching in horror from mid afternoon on, from what I read in the coverage afterward there were different situations at different parts of the Capitol. The violent breaking in actions were not happening at all entry points.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 18:03
Subject: Re:Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Those are some good looking scallops! Business is about to go through the roof, but where's everybody going to park?
Anonymous
07/17/2023 16:47
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Yes. That part did seem “nitpicky” (as the pp said) to me. Parking disputes happen everywhere between all kinds of people from all kinds of walks of lives. All sorts of businesses have reserved parking spots even with an adjacent businesses. Just as an example. I live in Olney and my kids take music lessons at the music and arts Center. The music center shares a building with a chiropractor’s office. It’s a small parking lot, but there are designated reserved parking spots just for the chiropractor‘s office and I don’t even think there’s bad blood between the two businesses. So when the Washington post adds information like that, it detracts from the argument. A shopping center across town has reserved parking spots for dry cleaners, and ironically, the other chiropractor’s office.
Most of that whole area is parking lot. There is no shortage of parking in that area.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 16:38
Subject: Re:Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Yes. That part did seem “nitpicky” (as the pp said) to me. Parking disputes happen everywhere between all kinds of people from all kinds of walks of lives. All sorts of businesses have reserved parking spots even with an adjacent businesses. Just as an example. I live in Olney and my kids take music lessons at the music and arts Center. The music center shares a building with a chiropractor’s office. It’s a small parking lot, but there are designated reserved parking spots just for the chiropractor‘s office and I don’t even think there’s bad blood between the two businesses. So when the Washington post adds information like that, it detracts from the argument. A shopping center across town has reserved parking spots for dry cleaners, and ironically, the other chiropractor’s office.
I don't think that's ironic. Lots of people who frequent chiropractors have back problems and are in pain and/or have a hard time walking.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 13:44
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Yes. That part did seem “nitpicky” (as the pp said) to me. Parking disputes happen everywhere between all kinds of people from all kinds of walks of lives. All sorts of businesses have reserved parking spots even with an adjacent businesses. Just as an example. I live in Olney and my kids take music lessons at the music and arts Center. The music center shares a building with a chiropractor’s office. It’s a small parking lot, but there are designated reserved parking spots just for the chiropractor‘s office and I don’t even think there’s bad blood between the two businesses. So when the Washington post adds information like that, it detracts from the argument. A shopping center across town has reserved parking spots for dry cleaners, and ironically, the other chiropractor’s office.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 12:13
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
In other words, if you visit the town of Leesburg, NUMEROUS businesses in the historic district have signs up like that and people dare not park there. Fortunately, there are other options and people have to <<gasp>> WALK over a block to the restaurants. This is more about politics than anything.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Anonymous
07/17/2023 09:44
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Ummm….just look at the shirt the complaining neighbor is wearing. “Thou doth protest too much.” There is more to this story, and we’ve seen it before in “conservative Christian” circles.
Had the same thought, one of several reasons I think they may regret this story being publicized more widely.
People in glass houses, and all.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 08:42
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Are you saying parking disputes, specifically, happen all the time in small towns?
Anonymous
07/17/2023 08:33
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Anonymous wrote:Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
My thoughts exactly. Seems nitpicky. Happens all the time in small towns around here.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 08:29
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
Why did the Washington post include the bit about the reserved parking? That seems like a normal thing for businesses to do. The restaurant is taking up parking spots away by the other business. I see reserved parking for X business only all around town.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
I’m sure there’s a feud but that part threw me off.
Anonymous
07/17/2023 08:10
Subject: Christian conservative/gay neighboring business owners fiasco in The Plains, VA
“The Washers don’t deny Mike’s actions but dispute the motivation: They say they have no interest in closing the Front Porch. They claim the rat was first dumped near their back door by restaurant employees, and Mike was returning the favor.“ If you look at the video, it looks like he is bending down on his property to pick something up and then he throws it from there. I’m sure everything will come out in court.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The owner of the restaurant requested and was granted a no trespassing order to the Washers delivered via law enforcement. Angered by this, the Washers limited and enforced use of their parking lot by restaurant patrons. Washer subsequently found a dead rat on his front porch and tossed it to the trash can area belonging to the restaurant.
I don’t think the restaurant owners had anything to do with the dead rat. Washer got a rat from somewhere (?) and threw it on restaurant property then photographed it, presumably to report to the health department. Notably, in this case, only one party was dumb enough to put a rat on the other’s property and get caught on video doing so: Washer.