Is Chris Kyle himself the best comeback to critics of American Sniper, back in 2012?

RallyPoint Team — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:31:04 -0500

Navy SEAL sniper, Chris Kyle, interviewed with Conan O'Brien back in 2012 regarding his book, "American Sniper".

Now that his novel has hit the big screen, it's time to re-visit that interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiVDtNjORbY#t=279

"American Sniper" Chris Kyle Interview - CONAN on TBS

Navy Seal sniper Chris Kyle stops by to talk about his new book "American Sniper".

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Jan 22 at 2015 10:34 AM

Capt Brandon Charters — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:34:36 -0500

Still makes me smile when I hear about the Iraqi bounty moving from $20K-$80K and he says he was then afraid of his wife turning him in. I think you guys will enjoy seeing this interview... CPT Aaron Kletzing Maj Private RallyPoint Member Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member Maj Tyrone Frost SFC Mark Merino Col Private RallyPoint Member SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas Sgt Private RallyPoint Member MAJ George Hamilton

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 22 at 2015 10:57 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:57:21 -0500

If you watch the rest of the interview, you really get a sense of how humble Chris Kyle was as a person. Always trying to deflect praise and credit the team and his equipment and training. You know, that says a lot.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2015 3:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:16:29 -0500

I love the "monkey on a gun." Hahahahaha, Lord bless Chris Kyle, Taya, and his children.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Jan 22 at 2015 3:25 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:25:42 -0500

The narrative is a tall tale. Not the first service member to stretch the truth for the sake of the story.
How humble can you be when the story you create is so much bigger than the truth?
Are the enhancements an integrity violation?
The legend of Chris Kyle is worth aspiring to, but is the man truly the hero he is made up to be?

And down votes start in 3...2...1....

Response by SPC John Decker made Jan 22 at 2015 4:17 PM

SPC John Decker — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:17:16 -0500

True heroes never ever think of themselves as heroes. Just a guy, or girl, who happened to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right skill set. A job needed doing, they could do it, they did it.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2015 10:39 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:39:43 -0500

Chris Kyle was a true hero and humble human being. The best thing we can do during this time when certain ignorant Hollywood actors talk negative about him, is to just practice humility and respect by allowing the ignorants to practice their free speech that he defended (as do we all). As much as I would LOVE to just go nuts on some of those Hollywood idiots who talk about something they know nothing about nor can they even fathom. Of course in person I may have a few words to share :)

Response by SPC Edward R made Jan 23 at 2015 2:26 AM

SPC Edward R — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:26:45 -0500

I served in the 80s did not get to see combat ,but my hats off to all you bros who did ,and to this man Chris Kyle ,who I'm sure saved plenty of American lives,now I know there are bleeding hearts who may not like this,but I don't give a f@@k who he greased if it saved American lives, cause in the end American Blood is the only Blood that matters to me.

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Jan 23 at 2015 7:44 PM

SGT Mark Sullivan — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:44:24 -0500

Loved the movie, definitely one of the good guys in every sense of the word.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2015 7:31 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:31:56 -0500

I love everything about this man he was a true American Hero. In Country and State side. Someone to emulate.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2015 9:16 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:16:51 -0500

Thanks for sharing this interview. Kyle was a great American. He seems to be "your average joe," which just adds to it all.

Kudos to Conan for the "You don't have to call me sir" comment.

Response by SSG Mark Sheeler made Feb 17 at 2015 3:23 AM

SSG Mark Sheeler — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:23:46 -0500

My only problem with your comments is in the form of this question. How can you make such a bold statement unless you were there first hand? I know i have had some soldiers in my squad or platoon that had done stories i questioned but I never shot it down since i wasn't there unless I got further information.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2015 9:40 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:40:05 -0500

I also spoke to a friend whose step-father served in the Teams with Chris and she said that he said Chris was legit.

Response by SMSgt Raymond Hindle made Feb 17 at 2015 11:04 AM

SMSgt Raymond Hindle — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:04:46 -0500

There should be no doubt that Chris Kyle was a hero. Unfortunately, I think civilians associate the term "sniper", with the many celluloid depictions of German, Russian, and Japanese "snipers" from WWII. The purpose behind our employment of sniper teams is, I think, fundamentally different than just the demoralization of the enemy, or striking terror into their hearts. The basic difference here is that we are not fighting a uniformed enemy, who adheres to the laws of armed combat, but an opponent who is unidentifiable, who wants civilian casualties. Snipers like Chris Kyle are saving lives, both military and local civilian. Our Hollywood folks just don't get it, for the most part.