Does anybody else think Obama...

[bu villain]

Unfortunately heroes die pretty regularly. I understand Chris Kyle was a great sniper and died as a result of being a charitable person but I'm honestly not sure what should be the criteria for when the president should acknowledge the death of an individual. Thousands have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. They may not have been as good of a shot or written any books but does that make them less deserving of recognition for their sacrifice. I'm open to other opinions and to learning more about Kyle.

[BanginJimmy]

Unfortunately heroes die pretty regularly. I understand Chris Kyle was a great sniper and died as a result of being a charitable person but I'm honestly not sure what should be the criteria for when the president should acknowledge the death of an individual. Thousands have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. They may not have been as good of a shot or written any books but does that make them less deserving of recognition for their sacrifice. I'm open to other opinions and to learning more about Kyle.

I'm just going to say it. Obama went out of his way to recognize Trevon Martin.

[Vteckidd]

I'm just going to say it. Obama went out of his way to recognize Trevon Martin.

National Polarizing issue, i would venture most americans know Treyvon Martin, most wont know Chris Kyle

[Sinfix_15]

National Polarizing issue, i would venture most americans know Treyvon Martin, most wont know Chris Kyle

That's the problem. Our president panders to the audience rather than doing the right thing. An american hero dies and the response is "this isnt a big enough PR moment for our rock star president".... but if Snooki died.... liberals would throw a parade.

[Vteckidd]

That's the problem. Our president panders to the audience rather than doing the right thing. An american hero dies and the response is "this isnt a big enough PR moment for our rock star president".... but if Snooki died.... liberals would throw a parade.

It was a racially charged hotly debated and horribly reported story by the media. Thats what made it relevant.

Im not saying i agree with it, im just saying theres a reason he responded, and im not sure it was because he is a "piece or shit" or that was his motivation behind it.

It speaks more to his "score political points" more than anything. Hes never been a leader , he says things that ignite a argument, but rarely does anything to lead people to that place he wants to go.

[Sinfix_15]

It was a racially charged hotly debated and horribly reported story by the media. Thats what made it relevant.

Im not saying i agree with it, im just saying theres a reason he responded, and im not sure it was because he is a "piece or shit" or that was his motivation behind it.

It speaks more to his "score political points" more than anything. Hes never been a leader , he says things that ignite a argument, but rarely does anything to lead people to that place he wants to go.

I fear the "place he wants to go" and my absolute best expectations for him is that he fails in achieving anything. That is the best case scenario.

[BanginJimmy]

It speaks more to his "score political points" more than anything. Hes never been a leader , he says things that ignite a argument, but rarely does anything to lead people to that place he wants to go.

I couldnt agree more.


The real issue with me here is the racial side of it. He seems to have a knack for jumping on stories that can easily be twisted into racial altercations. Maybe its pandering to his black base, maybe he really does want the country divided along any lines he can find. I dont know what his motivations are, but the perception is of a president who is quick to accuse someone of racism, even before he has the facts.

[On_Her_Face]

Unfortunately heroes die pretty regularly. I understand Chris Kyle was a great sniper and died as a result of being a charitable person but I'm honestly not sure what should be the criteria for when the president should acknowledge the death of an individual. Thousands have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. They may not have been as good of a shot or written any books but does that make them less deserving of recognition for their sacrifice. I'm open to other opinions and to learning more about Kyle.

Yes I understand this, everybody that serves is a hero to me. I guess I am just seeing Chris Kyle as an icon and figured due to his status there should have been some recognition. I am not trying to get into if Obama is great or awful, his actions speak for himself. The topic was I think Chris Kyle deserved something from the Commander and Chief.

Side note, has anybody read the book?

[bu villain]

Yes I understand this, everybody that serves is a hero to me. I guess I am just seeing Chris Kyle as an icon and figured due to his status there should have been some recognition. I am not trying to get into if Obama is great or awful, his actions speak for himself. The topic was I think Chris Kyle deserved something from the Commander and Chief.

I honestly had never heard of him until he died.