http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3146700/posts
Some speculate that Reid is behind the long-term running off of the ranchers to build up his own holdings. See above thread regarding property owned near the Bundy ranch held by Reid Bunkerville LLC.
And/or Reid’s inflammatory statement calling the Bundy’s and their supporters “Domestic Terrorists”.
Reid’s personal and political gain.
Two birds, one stone.