# I pit over-the-top Anti-Trump hysteria **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [August 5, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735 "2025-08-05T18:11:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 68
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1342 "2026-02-13T19:43:57Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I’m okay with any reason that causes a person to decide to vote against Trump and the Republicans. Really? > [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Let me be clear on this point; I am not defending Donald Trump. He is both evil and stupid. He is a terrible human being and he is the worst President this country has ever had. He, along with the Republican party, are trying to destroy democracy. He has committed numerous serious crimes and should be in prison. > > But… > > Let’s not oversell the case. Trump is not planning on committing genocide. Trump is not planning on restoring slavery. Trump is not planning on starting a nuclear war. (Although he might do that last one by mistake.) > > Why do I think this needs to be said? Because I feel that these false accusations (which have been made on this board) are helping Trump by making the crimes he is committing seem less serious. > > Trump can legitimately deny he’s committing genocide as he illegally arrests people. Trump can legitimately deny he is restoring slavery as he guts civil rights. Trump can legitimately deny he is planning on launching nuclear weapons as he ruins America’s standing in the word. Making these wild and untrue accusations against Trump gives him cover for the things he’s actually doing. > > The truth is on our side. We don’t need to fight Trump and the Republicans with lies. (And besides, the Republicans are much better at telling lies so they’d have an advantage in that fight.) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1343 "2026-02-13T19:47:19Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > Really? Yes, really. I feel we are at an impasse. I keep telling you what I think and you keep insisting that I’m really thinking something else. ---
**Author:** ![sciurophobic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1344 "2026-02-13T19:48:03Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > One person here has said they are voting against Trump and the Republicans because they feel they are supporting Palestinian genocide. I’m fine with that as a reason to vote against Trump and the Republicans. But in the OP you say > [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Let’s not oversell the case. Trump is not planning on committing genocide. So you’re fine with someone voting against Trump for a given reason, but you’re against them trying recruit new voters for the same reason? ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1345 "2026-02-13T19:50:15Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I feel we are at an impasse. I keep telling you what I think and you keep insisting that I’m really thinking something else. What you think and what you wrote in your OP cannot be reconciled. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1346 "2026-02-13T19:53:58Z")
> [@sciurophobic](#): > > So you’re fine with someone voting against Trump for a given reason, but you’re against them trying recruit new voters for the same reason? I’m okay with people believing things I don’t agree with - as long as they’re using that belief as a reason to vote against Trump and the Republicans. And if people can use their beliefs to convince other people to join the cause of getting Trump and the Republicans out of power I’m okay with that. I’m just saying I don’t want people to go around saying that accepting their beliefs is a requirement for opposing Trump and the Republicans. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1347 "2026-02-13T19:55:57Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > > [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > > > I feel we are at an impasse. I keep telling you what I think and you keep insisting that I’m really thinking something else. > > What you think and what you wrote in your OP cannot be reconciled. So the only thing you will accept from me is a statement that you have been right and I have been wrong? ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1348 "2026-02-13T19:56:39Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I’m just saying I don’t want people to go around saying that accepting their beliefs is a requirement for opposing Trump and the Republicans. Which, IMHO, you have not provided even the slightest bit of evidence for. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1349 "2026-02-13T19:58:03Z")
The irony really escapes you, doesn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1350 "2026-02-13T19:58:58Z")
Yeah, it really does. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1351 "2026-02-13T20:05:37Z")
Pretty much the same way that invisible cat escapes _me_ every morning. Can irony that doesn’t exist ever be said to “escape”? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1352 "2026-02-13T20:43:17Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > > [@kaylasdad99](#): > > > > As soon as someone says that they’re voting against the America-hating fuckstick, you STOP ASKING QUESTIONS! Especially “Why?” > > I’m not sure what you’re saying here. > > Are you expressing your own principle of how you do things? Or are you paraphrasing what you think I’m saying? > > If it’s the latter, I disagree. I have no problem with discussing the reason why somebody else is voting against Trump and the Republicans. There are many good reasons to vote against Trump and the Republicans. > > I’ve just been saying you shouldn’t berate people who are voting against Trump and the Republicans and tell them they’re voting against Trump and the Republicans for the wrong reason. No, it’s not what I think you’re saying. But I think it’s what you should do. Just out of curiosity, are there any positions an America-hating fuckstick opponent could espouse that would impel you to tell them to fuck right off? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1353 "2026-02-13T21:42:15Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Just out of curiosity, are there any positions an America-hating fuckstick opponent could espouse that would impel you to tell them to fuck right off? Interesting question. Is there anything a person could say that would be worse than the things Trump is doing? I’m assuming the America-hating fuckstick opponent in question is also voting against Trump. Offhand, I would say no. I feel Trump’s actions are worse than any words. Let me throw it back to you. Do you feel there are things somebody could say that would be worse than the things the Trump administration is doing? (And to be clear; I’m talking about the words themselves, not the actions described by the words.) Keep in mind, I’m not saying I approve of the words. There are plenty of things people could say that would offend me. But I stand by my position that defeating Trump and the Republicans is more important than me being offended. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1354 "2026-02-13T21:45:23Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Pretty much the same way that invisible cat escapes _me_ every morning. > Can irony that doesn’t exist ever be said to “escape”? Can a koan that hides confusion lead to enlightenment? ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1355 "2026-02-13T21:54:11Z")
Can you either shit or get off the pot? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1356 "2026-02-13T22:16:52Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Let me throw it back to you. Do you feel there are things somebody could say that would be worse than the things the Trump administration is doing? (And to be clear; I’m talking about the words themselves, not the actions described by the words.) I’m not really interested in delving there, but I have a follow-up. What is it you hope to learn when continuing to ask questions of a person who has already told you that they oppose and plan to vote against the America-hating fuckstick? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1357 "2026-02-14T17:20:49Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > I’m not really interested in delving there, but I have a follow-up. What is it you hope to learn when continuing to ask questions of a person who has already told you that they oppose and plan to vote against the America-hating fuckstick? I’m interested in hearing other people’s opinions on this topic. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1358 "2026-02-15T00:57:52Z")
Since I don’t believe anybody in this thread has been doing that, you may wait a long time for an answer. Bigots often make their opinions known without anyone having to ask them. In fact, if bigots never let their bigoted opinions be known unless they were interrogated on the subject, they’d be a lot less of a problem. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1359 "2026-02-15T19:00:50Z")
When after the mid-terms we can finaly impeach and convict him. The reason should be - “Well, everything” ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1360 "2026-02-15T19:56:37Z")
That man he shot in the middle of Fifth Avenue back in 2016 will finally have his justice. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735/1361 "2026-02-15T20:39:33Z")
So, since he did not shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue, he should be OK? Although he did try to overthrow the government of the USA. That’s kinda a sticking point for me. Well, and rape, bigotry and racism. That’s why I said ‘Impeach him for Everything’. I’d make a list but I have some stuff to do tomorrow. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735.md?page=67) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-over-the-top-anti-trump-hysteria/1021735.md?page=69)