Jesse Ventura: ‘American Sniper’ as real as ‘Dirty Harry,’ blasts Chris Kyle as dishonorable, liar

Washington Times ^ | 1/28/15 | Douglas Ernst

[Abathar]

Former pro wrestler and Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has joined director Michael Moore and actor Seth Rogen in denigrating “American Sniper” and its subject, the late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.

Mr. Ventura said during an interview Wednesday that Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” — which he has not seen — is as authentic as his 1970s “Dirty Harry” cop films. He then said the famous sniper was a man without honor.

“A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can’t have honor if you’re a liar. There is no honor in lying,” Mr. Ventura told The Associated Press, referring to his defamation lawsuit against the late SEAL’s estate over a subchapter in his autobiography titled “Punching Out Scruff Face.”

[PapaBear3625]

what would one call an asshole that claims to be a Navy Seal and has to admit he is not. How many awards did Ventura win .....sounds like a lot of envy to me

From jesse's wiki page:

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.[18]

[Farmer Dean]

One of Kyle's SEAL colleagues might just resolve all of Jesse's problems,if he persists.

[Old Sarge]

If Al-Qaeda, the Taliban and ISIS got as much hate by the left as Chris Kyle gets

Every few years, Leftists need a new demon, a new picture to scream at for the Two Minutes Hate.

First it was Reagan; then it was George W. Bush. Then it was (and still is) Sarah Palin.

Look at all there is for a Leftist to hate about Kyle:

Pro-2AM;
White hetero male;
Soldier (that's a biggie to a Leftist);
Subject of an anti-Leftist movie.

Feel free to add to the list.

[Farmer Dean]

So that’s what a professional asshole looks like.

[Abathar]

Came down to a “he said / she said” to the jury and they went with Jesse, there were no facts on either side of the argument so Jesse had nothing to lose by pursuing it in court.

Cha Ching! Payday by jury lottery is how most see it.

Guess which one was willing to take a polygraph when asked?

[ThomasMore]

Jesse may have been given a pass by some in the past, but this will surely get the ire of many. Jesse, there’s a firestorm of hate comin’ your way. You’ll have your comeuppance.

[Resolute Conservative]

Ventura and Murtha, two birds of a feather.

[awelliott]

He proved his case in court. Chris lied. You can’t change the facts with your hate.

Yeah, so did O.J. Simpson. The facts were and continue to be in dispute. Ventura's comments and willingness to raid the bank account of a young widow with children are indicative of someone very bitter over an ass kicking. Whatever the case, Kyle was a hero and a patriot, and Ventura isn't even fit to say his name, much less disparage his memory.

[GBA]

Poor soul. His ego just keeps on writing checks his integrity can't cash.

Better to burn out than to fade away, right Jesse?

A man's got to know his limitations and when to let it go...

Why not just shut up and go away? Do yourself a favor and try.

[catfish1957]

but this will surely get the ire of many

Movie is approaching $250M box office, so this story of "the body" tapping into a hero's widow's bank account is going to get more press. And believe me, it is not going to help his show business career one bit. Enjoy your ill gotten gains guv.

[shalom aleichem]

Of course Kyle was no longer around to defend himself in court.

Ventura is scum

[IYAS9YAS]

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.[18]

I got the Defense Service Medal (I think, I can't remember the actual name, and don't give two hoots to look it up) simply because I was active duty during Desert Shield/Storm. I was stationed in Korea and then Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ during those operations.

I never felt anything in my life was less deserving than that "medal."

[Georgia Girl 2]

“Mr. Ventura said during an interview Wednesday that Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” — which he has not seen — is as authentic as his 1970s “Dirty Harry” cop films. He then said the famous sniper was a man without honor.”

As he adjusted the multi colored Boa around his neck. :-)

[NormsRevenge]

He’s a wannabe sniper.

All he keeps hitting is his own feet tho.

Go away would be good..

Stay away would be better. :-)

[5th MEB]

Not sure he COULD kick your ass any more; he’s run to nothing but fat and mouth in his advancing years.
I’m 65 and still pretty quick and work here on the farm every day.
I’d just run him around the ring for about 20 or 30 laps then start to tear his meathouse down.

[jospehm20]

Ventura is a bitter whack job.

[bmwcyle]

The facts speak for themselves. He produces no witnesses to the event in court. It did not happen. Again your hate does not change the facts. Chris was a good American on the battle field but he sold his soul for money on that book.

[CodeToad]

“And you can’t have honor if you’re a liar.”

I hope Mrs. Kyle sues the crap out of him for defaming her husband.

[shalom aleichem]

American legal system does not allow a suit for defamation made against a dead person, and Venture (the coward) knows that.

So spew away and he and his cheerleaders can and will GTH.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Yet Jim Janos calls himself Jesse Ventura, dresses like this, and we're supposed to let him decide what's 'real'.