# Harry Reid has some very harsh words for Trump **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [November 11, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509 "2016-11-11T16:46:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/1 "2016-11-11T16:46:39Z")
> **[Wow, Harry Reid just slammed the hell out of Donald Trump](https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/11/harry-reid-calls-trump-sexual-predator-who-lost-popular-vote/)** > > Read his no-holds-barred attack. > [@](#): > > "I have personally been on the ballot in Nevada for 26 elections and I have never seen anything like the reaction to the election completed last Tuesday. The election of Donald Trump has emboldened the forces of hate and bigotry in America. > > "White nationalists, Vladimir Putin and ISIS are celebrating Donald Trump’s victory, while innocent, law-abiding Americans are wracked with fear – especially African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Muslim Americans, LGBT Americans and Asian Americans. Watching white nationalists celebrate while innocent Americans cry tears of fear does not feel like America. > > "I have heard more stories in the past 48 hours of Americans living in fear of their own government and their fellow Americans than I can remember hearing in five decades in politics. Hispanic Americans who fear their families will be torn apart, African Americans being heckled on the street, Muslim Americans afraid to wear a headscarf, gay and lesbian couples having slurs hurled at them and feeling afraid to walk down the street holding hands. American children waking up in the middle of the night crying, terrified that Trump will take their parents away. Young girls unable to understand why a man who brags about sexually assaulting women has been elected president. ---
**Author:** ![Omg\_a\_Black\_Conservative](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Omg\_a\_Black\_Conservative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omg_a_Black_Conservative)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/2 "2016-11-11T16:50:54Z")
Lol, uh-huh. Reid needs to go back to bed. This is all Democrats do. They have nothing else. Gotta keep the “oppressed” groups voting for you by stoking fear. ---
**Author:** ![Lobohan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobohan/32/79_2.png) [@Lobohan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobohan)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/3 "2016-11-11T16:55:41Z")
> [@Omg\_a\_Black\_Conservative](#): > > Lol, uh-huh. Reid needs to go back to bed. This is all Democrats do. They have nothing else. Gotta keep the “oppressed” groups voting for you by stoking fear. Trump has specifically advocated stop and frisk and harsh policing as the cure for the troubles of the black community. He called for the execution of black teens after they were found innocent by DNA. He specifically called to deport millions of people. He said that Muslims shouldn’t be allowed into the country. His VP supports taxpayer funded anti-gay electroshock therapy. Someone who says they’re afraid of being killed by a bear isn’t stoking fear if the bear is actually rumbling through their campsite. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/4 "2016-11-11T17:55:22Z")
Seriously **Omg**? There are people who are genuinely afraid. Maybe you think that there’s nothing to fear, but they obviously do and they have good reason. Show some compassion for those people rather than mocking them. If you think that there’s nothing to fear then, rather than mocking them, you should explain to them why they need not fear and help them get over it. ---
**Author:** ![UberArchetype](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/2bfe46/32.png) [@UberArchetype](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UberArchetype)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/5 "2016-11-11T17:59:10Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Seriously **Omg**? There are people who are genuinely afraid. Maybe you think that there’s nothing to fear, but they obviously do and they have good reason. I think the “reason” is because they are stupid. They’ve been led down the liberal garden path for so long they can no longer differentiate between reality and political fantasy. Too bad for Hillary enough of them saw the light this time around. ---
**Author:** ![UberArchetype](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/2bfe46/32.png) [@UberArchetype](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UberArchetype)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/6 "2016-11-11T18:02:11Z")
This is a point where the Liberal - Conservative schism goes deep. Conservatives don’t “fear” the government. Liberals only fear it when they belong to a disenfranchised minority or special interest after their fearless leaders fail. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/7 "2016-11-11T18:05:40Z")
> [@UberArchetype](#): > > I think the “reason” is because they are stupid. They’ve been led down the liberal garden path for so long they can no longer differentiate between reality and political fantasy. > > Too bad for Hillary enough of them saw the light this time around. :rolleyes: That will not work, I lived under Sheriff Joe and anti migration bills for decades and it is not only me who is a citizen that will ignore the straw man, the white wash and the insult that you are doing here. As I pointed before not all are racists but most Republicans do not mind much the racists that they vote for or tolerate, it is not a fantasy as much as you want to deny it. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/8 "2016-11-11T18:07:48Z")
It’s not just about the government. White supremacist groups are feeling emboldened. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/9 "2016-11-11T19:20:03Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > :rolleyes: > > That will not work, I lived under Sheriff Joe and anti migration bills for decades and it is not only me who is a citizen that will ignore the straw man, the white wash and the insult that you are doing here. As I pointed before not all are racists but most Republicans do not mind much the racists that they vote for or tolerate, it is not a fantasy as much as you want to deny it. One small silver lining is that Arpaio was voted out. (I assume that the “Sheriff Joe” you referred to is Joe Arpaio.) ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/10 "2016-11-11T19:21:49Z")
> [@Omg\_a\_Black\_Conservative](#): > > Lol, uh-huh. Reid needs to go back to bed. This is all Democrats do. They have nothing else. Gotta keep the “oppressed” groups voting for you by stoking fear. What a hypocritical post; the GOP has been using fear as a means of support for decades. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/11 "2016-11-11T19:25:27Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > What a hypocritical post; the GOP has been using fear as a means of support for decades. Sure, but don’t you see? Whites have every right to be afraid, but minorities are to be mocked for it. It’s the American way! ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/12 "2016-11-11T19:30:57Z")
> [@](#): > > The election of Donald Trump has emboldened the forces of hate and bigotry in America. Well, that’s certainly true. They’re [rioting](http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/11/us/oregon-protest-riot/)and [burning people in effigy](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/los-angeles-protestors-burn-donald-trumps-head-effigy-946062). Fortunately, some of the reports are [lies](http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/11/louisiana-student-lied-about-being-attacked-by-alleged-trump-supporters.html). Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/13 "2016-11-11T19:35:43Z")
Hahahaha. Hairy Reid is a very bitter, very sick, very old man who will say anything to attract some attention from the media outlets. Hairy Reid is a perfect example of “the political swamp” that Trump says, “Needs draining”. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/14 "2016-11-11T19:44:25Z")
I’ll just put this here. It’s why people are afraid. I’m sure the usual suspects will laugh at it and try to explain it away. > **[KKK planning North Carolina victory rally in celebration of Donald Trump](https://deadstate.org/kkk-planning-north-carolina-victory-rally-in-celebration-of-donald-trump/)** > > In the wake of Donald Trump surging to victory in the 2016 presidential election, the Klu Klux Klan has announced a plan to hold a victory rally in North Carolina -- a state in which 51% of voters went for the GOP nominee. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/15 "2016-11-11T19:47:26Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Hahahaha. Hairy Reid is a very bitter, very sick, very old man who will say anything to attract some attention from the media outlets. > > Hairy Reid is a perfect example of “the political swamp” that Trump says, “Needs draining”. You mean the swamp Trump is swimming in? [Christie out, Pence in charge of transition](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html) > [@](#): > > The president-elect told advisers he wanted to tap Mr. Pence’s Washington experience and contacts to help move the process along, according to people familiar with the discussions. An executive committee, which will include members of Congress, will advise Mr. Pence as the process moves forward. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/16 "2016-11-11T19:48:49Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > I’ll just put this here. It’s why people are afraid. I’m sure the usual suspects will laugh at it and try to explain it away. > > [KKK planning North Carolina victory rally in celebration of Donald Trump – DeadState](http://deadstate.org/kkk-planning-north-carolina-victory-rally-in-celebration-of-donald-trump/) What am I going to explain away - the victory celebration that didn’t happen, or the parade that is supposedly going to happen at an unannounced location? I can go ahead and laugh now if it will help. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/17 "2016-11-11T19:56:37Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > You mean the swamp Trump is swimming in? > [Christie out, Pence in charge of transition](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html) > > > [@](#): > > > > The president-elect told advisers he wanted to tap Mr. Pence’s Washington experience and contacts to help move the process along, according to people familiar with the discussions. An executive committee, which will include members of Congress, will advise Mr. Pence as the process moves forward. I’m not sure I follow. Why did you quote those two sentences? I mean, we already knew he’d picked Pence as his VP; and I guess we already knew that Christie was going to be his transition guy – but now it’s Pence? It kinda seems like the sentence you should’ve quoted would’ve been one where they flatly state that Pence is, uh, swampier than Christie, right? ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/18 "2016-11-11T20:00:01Z")
**Shodan** , I don’t want to link to it from here but that [deadstate.org](http://deadstate.org) page has a link to a KKK site about the rally. Yeah, it’s missing some info but why post it if it’s not happening? Are you saying that there is no planned rally and they’re lying? ---
**Author:** ![aag3981](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@aag3981](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aag3981)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/19 "2016-11-11T20:04:22Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > What am I going to explain away - the victory celebration that didn’t happen, or the parade that is supposedly going to happen at an unannounced location? > > I can go ahead and laugh now if it will help. > > Regards, > Shodan Here are some other fun examples… > **[People Share Frightening Images In The Aftermath Of Trump's Victory](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/day-1-trumps-america_n_582497afe4b0cdd5e7e99e86/amp)** > > A black woman was told to sit in the back of a bus. Kindergarteners said their Hispanic classmates had to go back to Mexico. > [@davidm](#): > > It’s not just about the government. White supremacist groups are feeling emboldened. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509/20 "2016-11-11T20:10:30Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > You mean the swamp Trump is swimming in? > [Christie out, Pence in charge of transition](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/politics/trump-cabinet.html) Pence, I’ve even heard Huckabee touted? Forget the swamp, they are so full of despicable fecal bigotry they could bathe in a sewer and come out cleaner. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-reid-has-some-very-harsh-words-for-trump/771509.md?page=2)