American Sniper

[Yamiryder]

It's an awesome movie. Awesome. Some of it is exaggerated I imagine, but it is BASED on the true story. Saddens me to see people bashing an American hero like that. it's a great story to give you an idea of what Chris' life was like,what he dealt with, and how he'd lay his life down for his country. I think I can say it's the best movie I ever watched.

[Skeeter McSkeet]

I went and saw this last night; Awesome movie! They don't take too long to build the story up, just got straight to action. I could care less about what is factual and what isn't. The real fact is the man protected his country and did a damn fine job at that. I went with a couple buddies that did tours overseas. You could see them reliving sh%t as the movie played out, regardless of how "true" the movie is, it will have you on the edge of your seat and you will experience just about every human emotion whether you're a soldier or a civilian. Highly recommend!!

 

 

-Britt

[Ventilator]

Went and seen it last night. Great movie!

 

Some things do get lost or embellished in translation with Hollywood in some movies, but the guys he served with know the truth.

 

To me, it's not how many he took out, but how many friendlies he saved because of who he took out.

 

War is living hell, and it don't always end there. Don't ever forget that!

 

It's easy for some left wing liberal that has been protected all their life, to pass judgment on who protects them. Yet they do it anyway.

 

 

 

 

[Yamiryder]

https://m.facebook.com/HonorChrisKyle

 

Good read if you're interested about how true the movie is.

[ATMINF]

Reminded me how much Iraq blew. Good movie, recommend seeing it. It shows pretty well the situation there and the way we handle the stress. Remember we are still at War and have been for over the last 10+ years but if you look at the news or ask regular Americans they would barely know it. It is what it is.

[chuckl1218]

Thanks for sharing this Luster!

 

 

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[PMattras]

Chris Kyle proclaimed most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, having accumulated 160 confirmed kills out of 255 probable kills. These numbers are based on individual shooter logs, filled out at the end of a mission, and reported to higher command. Confirmed kills must have a witness.

 

Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.[8] Iraqi insurgents dubbed him the "Devil of Ramadi" and placed a series of ever increasing bounties on his head, purported to have eventually reached the low six figures. He became known by the moniker "Legend" among the general infantry and Marines whom he was tasked to protect. He was wounded twice and involved in six IED attacks.[8][10]

 

He is a hero in my opinion and I would want him protecting my butt if I was a solder in the field. He saved a lot of military solders. Remember solders don't make wars it is the politicians that make the wars.

 

The movie is great and action packed. It has everything and never lets up. When it was over, the crowd at the movie place where I saw it were very quiet. People were moved by it. So much going on in this movie and how it affected many different people.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kyle

 

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Jesse Ventura

 

Ventura served in the United States Navy from December 1, 1969, to September 10, 1975, during the Vietnam War era. He graduated in BUD/S class 58 in December 1970[10] and was part of Underwater Demolition Team 12[2][11]

 

Ventura has frequently referred to his military career in public statements and debates.[12][13][14] He was criticized by hunters and conservationists for stating in an interview with the Minneapolis Star Tribune in April 2001, "Until you have hunted men, you haven't hunted yet."[14][15]

 

In January 2002, Ventura, who never specifically stated whether he fought in Vietnam, disclosed that he had not seen combat. He was stationed at Subic Bay in the Philippines, and for this he received the Vietnam Service Medal, given to all military personnel who supported the war effort even though stationed outside South Vietnam.[16]

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Ventura

[kstruckcountry]

I noticed that too. Dead quiet at the end.

[PMattras]

He had more "confirmed" kills. I still believe Hathcock had the most.

Another great American Hero!

 

Carlos Norman Hathcock II (20 May 1942 22 February 1999) was a United States Marine Corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the Marine Corps. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to long-distance shooting led him to become a major developer of the United States Marine Corps Sniper training program. He was honored by having a rifle named after him: a variant of the M21 dubbed the Springfield Armory M25 White Feather, for the nickname "White Feather" given to Hathcock by the NVA.

 

During the Vietnam War, Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet-Cong personnel.[4] During the Vietnam War, kills had to be confirmed by an acting third party, who had to be an officer, besides the sniper's spotter. Snipers often did not have an acting third party present, making confirmation difficult, especially if the target was behind enemy lines, as was usually the case.

 

Hathcock himself estimated that he had killed 300 or more enemy personnel during his time in Vietnam.[5]

 

The North Vietnamese Army placed a bounty of $30,000 on Hathcock's life for killing so many of their men. Rewards put on US snipers by the NVA typically ranged from $8 to $2,000.

 

Awards and decorations

 

Silver Star ribbon.svg Silver Star. Hathcock was awarded a Silver Star in 1996 not for his sniping, but for his act in 1969 of saving the lives of seven fellow Marines after the amphibious tractor (AMTRAC), an LVT-5, on which they were riding struck a landmine. Hathcock was knocked unconscious, but awoke in time to wade through the flames to rescue his injured comrades.[36]

 

Purple Heart BAR.svg Purple Heart

 

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Commendation Medal

 

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon.svg Achievement Medal

 

Marine Corps Good Conduct ribbon.svg Good Conduct Medal

 

National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal

 

Vietnam Service Ribbon.svg Vietnam Service Medal

 

Vietnam gallantry cross-3d.svg Gallantry Cross

 

Vietnam Campaign Medal Ribbon.png Vietnam Campaign Medal

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Hathcock

[sourdough44]

I liked the movie.

[Porter_]

i'm about halfway through the book right now, can't wait to see the movie when i'm finished.

[Spurshot]

I intend to see the movie. It sounds like a great one.

 

May the souls of those who lost their lives fighting evil rest in peace.

[BlackZ71Silverado]

You do realize that Chris Kyle was a liar in several places of his autobiography, which this film is based on. Right? I won't disparage the man given his service to our country, but, I'd recommend folks watch the movie for its fictional "fun" value, not for any lesson in history.

 

 

When you sacrafise half as much as Chief Kyle did, then maybe you can get on an internet forum and talk down on him and call him a liar. What facts do you have to back up your claims other than some LibTard internet site stating these claims. This man sacraficed everything for his Country, much more than I would be willing to do.

Leaving your family behind knowing there is a very good chance you will never see them again is something that most of us would not be able to do. On top of that, having a newborn child and still leaving to help protect your Country, that's a tough decision. The man was a much better American than anybody that is claiming him to be a liar.

 

PTSD is extremely difficult to deal with, ask any military hero and they will tell you that. If bending truth a little makes them feel better and allows them to deal with their issue, that's great. In no way should they be classified as a liar when dealing with something as serious as PTSD. War changes people. Getting shot at for a living is not a fun experience, most of us want absolutely nothing to do with it. Each and every person that has served, and is currently serving in our military should be warshipped for their bravery and sacrifice.

If you have never done it, have never made the sacrafice of leaving your loved ones behind not knowing if you will ever return home, shame on you for even making a cowardly comment about Chief Kyle. People with PTSD, especially our military heroes need to deal with it in any way that may help them, whatever they need to do to function on a day to day basis. They should not be bashed on an internet forum by anybody, for any reason, especially when you have absolutely no idea of what these people deal with on a daily basis.

 

We are able to live free because of brave people like Chief Kyle, you should appreciate what our military members do for us, not call them names on the internet. This movie was not made for any sort of history lesson. It was made to document the mans life, life as a sniper, that's it.

[Skeeter McSkeet]

Watched this AGAIN last night lol, still highly recommend it!

 

 

-Skeet

[Luster]

 

 

When you sacrafise half as much as Chief Kyle did, then maybe you can get on an internet forum and talk down on him and call him a liar. What facts do you have to back up your claims other than some LibTard internet site stating these claims. This man sacraficed everything for his Country, much more than I would be willing to do.

Leaving your family behind knowing there is a very good chance you will never see them again is something that most of us would not be able to do. On top of that, having a newborn child and still leaving to help protect your Country, that's a tough decision. The man was a much better American than anybody that is claiming him to be a liar.

 

PTSD is extremely difficult to deal with, ask any military hero and they will tell you that. If bending truth a little makes them feel better and allows them to deal with their issue, that's great. In no way should they be classified as a liar when dealing with something as serious as PTSD. War changes people. Getting shot at for a living is not a fun experience, most of us want absolutely nothing to do with it. Each and every person that has served, and is currently serving in our military should be warshipped for their bravery and sacrifice.

If you have never done it, have never made the sacrafice of leaving your loved ones behind not knowing if you will ever return home, shame on you for even making a cowardly comment about Chief Kyle. People with PTSD, especially our military heroes need to deal with it in any way that may help them, whatever they need to do to function on a day to day basis. They should not be bashed on an internet forum by anybody, for any reason, especially when you have absolutely no idea of what these people deal with on a daily basis.

 

We are able to live free because of brave people like Chief Kyle, you should appreciate what our military members do for us, not call them names on the internet. This movie was not made for any sort of history lesson. It was made to document the mans life, life as a sniper, that's it.

 

Truer words were never written.