Rolling Stone:American Sniper a story without context

[nailer]

Couple days ago a buddy was gushing about this movie.

Clint knows how to make feel good movies.

http://www.salon.com/2015/01/23/7_en...erica_partner/

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

But it will probably be a while before I see "American Sniper" because I'm a cheap son of a bitch and don't like to spend any more on Movies beyond the eight bucks a month for my Netflix subscription

I've changed my mind.

After reading up about how much of a pathological liar this Kyle was I don't think I'll watch this movie even if it comes on Netflix streaming.

[BlueStreak]

The story is an autobiography. Kyle wrote the friggin' book about himself.........

OF COURSE IT'S A FLATTERING TOME FULL OF SELF GLORIFYING TRIPE.

Dave

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

I've changed my mind.

After reading up about how much of a pathological liar this Kyle was I don't think I'll watch this movie even if it comes on Netflix streaming.

I may be going to see it tomorrow, but only because my latest "friend", Marcia, wants to see it...........

So, I got to give a little to get a little. Know what I mean?

Dave

[BlueStreak]

People have to have "heroes". They are eager to hear about the man who singlehandedly defeated our nations ungodly enemies. That's why so many have swallowed Kyles self-aggrandizing BS hook, line and sinker so willingly.

I have worked with a few ex-Seals when I was in the Navy. We need such men to do our ugly, yet often necessary dirty work. Unfortunately, the truth is that some of them do what they do, because they enjoy killing. The get a charge out of the violence of it.

Think about it objectively; Who else, but someone who doesn't mind blowing another persons head off, someone who can grievously hurt people and not lose any sleep over it, would you want for the job? Really.

Harsh, I know, but it's the truth.

Dave

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

People have to have "heroes". They are eager to hear about the man who singlehandedly defeated our nations ungodly enemies. That's why so many have swallowed Kyles self-aggrandizing BS hook, line and sinker so willingly.

I have worked with a few ex-Seals when I was in the Navy. We need such men to do our ugly, yet often necessary dirty work. Unfortunately, the truth is that some of them do what they do, because they enjoy killing. The get a charge out of the violence of it.

Think about it objectively; Who else, but someone who doesn't mind blowing another persons head off, someone who can grievously hurt people and not lose any sleep over it, would you want for the job? Really.

Harsh, I know, but it's the truth.



Dave

Reminded me of this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPg9A1bmn3Q

[nailer]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

The story is an autobiography. Kyle wrote the friggin' book about himself.........

OF COURSE IT'S A FLATTERING TOME FULL OF SELF GLORIFYING TRIPE.

Dave

I've read two autobiographies. The first I bought at an old soldier's tomb in the tidewater when I was a kid. The other was a GF Christmas present. After reading each my primary thought was: "what an asshole."

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

We need such men to do our ugly, yet often necessary dirty work. Unfortunately, the truth is that some of them do what they do, because they enjoy killing. The get a charge out of the violence of it.

Dave

I watched a "Dual Survivor" episode that really confirms your statement. Matt hit an animal with a throwing knife type of thing & while the animal was passing, Joe (Special Forces Vet) attacked the poor beast like it was a threat to his life. His explanation revealed the mindset you speak of.

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I may be going to see it tomorrow, but only because my latest "friend", Marcia, wants to see it...........

So, I got to give a little to get a little. Know what I mean?

Dave

Don't let her lead you around by a ring in your nose.

She'll never respect you if you do.

Ya gotta take charge.

Show her whose boss by taking her to a chic flick instead.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

Gotta demonize them enemies doncha know?

Those guys seem to be demonizing themselves without outside assistance.