Perry blames Obama and media ‘snakes’ for Chris Kyle’s lies about his record

Posted by | May 30, 2016 11:22 | Filed under: News Behaving Badly Politics


If you point out discrepancies in Chris Kyle’s American Sniper, you are a “snake” says Rick Perry.

The former Navy SEAL, who was known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, apparently earned about half as many medals as he claimed in his book — despite warnings from at least one commanding officer about the inaccuracies.

The Intercept reported on those inconsistencies last week, including quotes from several Navy SEALs and military officials — and Perry has joined a number of conservatives who have attacked the website but have been unable to prove the late Kyle’s claims.

“If there is any inaccuracy in Kyle’s account it’s that he didn’t take ENOUGH credit for his awards,” wrote Perry, the former Texas governor and failed Republican presidential candidate.

Kyle claimed in his book to have been awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars, “all for valor” — but internal Navy documents obtained by the Intercept showed he earned only one Silver Star and three Bronze Stars with Valor…

“Perhaps it’s a byproduct of nearly eight years of an arch-liberal in the Oval Office combined with an American population increasingly disconnected from the men and women who serve in the military,” Perry said.

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23 responses to Perry blames Obama and media ‘snakes’ for Chris Kyle’s lies about his record

  1. Larry Schmitt May 30th, 2016 at 11:39

    There’s something seriously wrong with you if you blame the fact that someone lied on other people. I think it’s time for Rick “I Look Smarter With Glasses On” Perry to STFU. And why would he lie about that, when it’s so easy to check? Did he think no one would bother?

    • Red Mann May 30th, 2016 at 13:10

      “Did he think no one would bother?” Of course he did, that is the secret of RW success, tell any lie you want knowing that your base will never question, never check.

    • robert May 30th, 2016 at 15:09

      Perry didn’t last 3 months in this election Chalk up another compulsive liar from a welfare state.

      • clemans May 31st, 2016 at 07:00

        maybe he needed a different pair of glasses?

  2. Guy Lauten May 30th, 2016 at 11:40

    “Perhaps it’s a byproduct of nearly eight years of an arch-liberal in the Oval Office”
    and maybe it’s a product of 20 years of non-stop bullshit from one of our major “news” channels. After all, if one big liar gets away with it, why not one small one?

    • amersham46 May 30th, 2016 at 14:32

      I hope you are not confusing Fox with a news channel

  3. Carla Akins May 30th, 2016 at 11:41

    I can gladly agree that Kyle did an exceptional job of what the military asked of him. However, I read the book and saw the movie and anyone that thought it could be accurate is delusional. Real life is messy when it doesn’t involve war, and this was clearly a piece if fiction. Then again, that too is part of what the military expected of him.

  4. Mike May 30th, 2016 at 12:38

    The Party of Personal Responsibility always finds a way to blame Obama….if they were only smart enough to see the irony.

    • clemans May 31st, 2016 at 06:58

      I agree, I read the story and wondered, if Perry ever suffers from constipation or a hangnail is that Obama’s fault too?

      I think it is sad that a person who earned as many medals as he did would need to fabricate even more. Why isn’t earning a medal of valor good enough on it’s own?

      But as a military spouse, I have to say that I feel there may be lots of vets out there who deserve medals who never got them. Serving isn’t easy. Too often we use and abuse our brave troops. They earned the right to be treated better.

      • Mike May 31st, 2016 at 08:41

        Sign of the times….
        Audie Murphy (one of the most decorated soldiers in history) also lied about his exploits and medal count…The producers of “To Hell and Back” said no one would ever believe the real story so they toned it down (he admitted to 15 of his 33 medals including the MOH)

        • clemans May 31st, 2016 at 08:51

          conservatives have taken us to spots so low, nobody should want to go there.

          I was able to pay my respect at Audie Murphy’s grave site last summer.

  5. Long Tom May 30th, 2016 at 13:44

    When contemplating the words of JR Perry Jr., one must always keep in mind that he is a mouth-breathing moron.

  6. robert May 30th, 2016 at 14:58

    You can’t leave out the jury decision Chris Kyle didn’t knock Jesse Ventura to the floor at a bar.

  7. bpollen May 30th, 2016 at 18:38

    The military, who actually track that type of thing, say Perry is full of it. And bragging that you got awards that you DIDN’T earn is taking MORE credit than you deserve – as well as being a fine example of stolen valor (and disrespecting the military community.)

  8. clemans May 31st, 2016 at 07:02

    I thought there was some law about not being able to claim medals one didn’t earn

    • The Original Just Me May 31st, 2016 at 09:14

      Good Morning. We haven’t talked in awhile. :+)

      • clemans May 31st, 2016 at 09:35

        good morning O. Me……how are you doing today? I am still dealing with home repairs after that storm. There was over $17,000 in damage to start plus almost $4,000 for the car….hope your luck has been better. smiles

        • The Original Just Me May 31st, 2016 at 10:00

          Glad to hear from you. :+) I am resting for awhile today. I kind of been pushing myself a little too hard lately. Damn this getting Old is a (&^$W##%&*(%@#@%^^& . The World is definitely changing. Yesterday was only the third Memorial Day in my life that I can remember that it didn’t do a nasty storm. The Skies always cry for the passed souls on that day. I’ve been doing well over all. I found out that one of the common medicines that I have been taking for years was causing my kidney decline problems. I stopped it and my kidneys are on an immediate up swing. I now have a Doctor with Big Open Eyes, that keeps saying WOW ! I hope you get your home problems taken care of. The Crooks seem to follow storms and really rip people off on repair work, be careful and only use well known home town folks to do repairs. Take Care and keep in touch. :+)

          • clemans May 31st, 2016 at 10:18

            they give medicines to counteract other medicines……I have wondered if it was on purpose…..smiles

            take care….already ruled out two companies through the BBB

            • The Original Just Me June 3rd, 2016 at 11:58

              I like to say, The drug companies have drugs that will cure you of anything but the side effects will kill you. :+)

              • clemans June 3rd, 2016 at 15:13

                smiles…..you must have seen my list of medicines

                take it easy this week end and have some fun!

  9. DogsRgoodpeople May 31st, 2016 at 09:09

    I guess it was probably Obama that forced GOP to smear Democrats like Tammy Duckworth , John Kerry and others. The lying seems to be emanating from the far right on these matters.

  10. The Original Just Me May 31st, 2016 at 10:05

    Has anyone EVER Seen a Republican take Responsibility for their OWN Lies and Screw Ups ? Blaming Pres. Obama is just Standard procedure for ALL BLAME SHIFTING from the Christian, Republican Folks.

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