Comments on: My Review of American Sniper https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/ Author of Proof of Our Resolve Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:22:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: flyingtigercomics https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/comment-page-1/#comment-172199 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:22:48 +0000 http://chrishernandezauthor.com/?p=1742#comment-172199 Reblogged this on Flying Tiger Comics.

]]> By: Mark W https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/comment-page-1/#comment-164815 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:59:30 +0000 http://chrishernandezauthor.com/?p=1742#comment-164815 Chris: I think you nailed it with your following comment in your review. I have been saying this and thinking this for the last 50 years myself, If and when enough people in the world learn and accept this truism, perhaps the world will be a better place where we can all get along. I won’t see it in my lifetime, but there is hope for humanity. BTW, excellent commentary. I saw the movie and enjoyed it as entertainment, but I did reach very similar conclusions as you. Great minds think alike!

“I remember my reply when a French officer in Afghanistan asked how we could get the local population’s support: “It’s simple. All we have to do is convince them we’re not alien, infidel invaders and occupiers trying to change their way of life. The problem is, we ARE alien, infidel invaders and occupiers trying to change their way of life.” I just never saw the war as simple us vs. them, and never condemned the enemy for attacking us; If America was invaded, no matter the invaders’ intentions, wouldn’t I fight them? Wouldn’t you?”

]]> By: Roy in Nipomo https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/comment-page-1/#comment-164457 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 03:31:54 +0000 http://chrishernandezauthor.com/?p=1742#comment-164457 In reply to wholesight.

I’m afraid that I viewed the word “oversight” in the manner it is used in gov’t to indicate a form of supervision. To allow all citizens of this republic a direct say in the running of the military (or any other gov’t grouping) is unwieldy to the point of an impossibility. All citizens can give their views/opinions, both in public and to their elected representatives, but not give the orders to the military. The President can give direct orders and the Congress can exercise indirect control, both with war declarations, the power of the purse and confirmation of military officers by the Senate.

]]> By: Boat Guy https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/comment-page-1/#comment-163983 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:29:27 +0000 http://chrishernandezauthor.com/?p=1742#comment-163983 In reply to Ken.

Even more tragically the “fellow combat veteran ” now appears to be a fobbit poser.

]]> By: SPEMack https://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/02/02/my-review-of-american-sniper/comment-page-1/#comment-163791 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:36:59 +0000 http://chrishernandezauthor.com/?p=1742#comment-163791 I’m in that odd situation where I don’t necessarily worship the ground Chief Kyle walked on and think publishing an autobiography is a bit boastful, but holy fuck, I’d have loved to have served with him and to know that I had such an impact he did.

Probably, in all honesty, not going to see the movie, mainly because I’ve gotten to the point where ultra-realistic depictions of violence don’t entertain me anymore.

Good write up and review, Chris

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