Rand Paul Praises Chris Kyle After Ron Paul’s Controversial Tweet

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM



PEMA LEVY 6:45 PM EST, MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) praised former Navy SEAL and author Chris Kyle, who was fatally shot in Texas Saturday, in a statement to Breitbart.com Monday after his father, former Rep. Ron Paul, posted a controversial tweet about Kyle.

“Chris Kyle was a hero like all Americans who don the uniform to defend our country," Paul told Breitbart.com. "Our prayers are with his family during this tragic time.”

Here's Ron Paul's original tweet, which Breitbart.com called "despicable":

Chris Kyle's death seems to confirm that "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense

— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) February 4, 2013

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Read more: http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/rand-paul-praises-chris-kyle-after-ron-pauls

[yardwork]

1. Fuck the Pauls.

[brush]

16. Please, someone, anyone.

Their both crazy but the son still has presidential ambitions so he has to smooth over what issues from the old man's mouth.

[JI7]

2. yeah, fuck them both, but Ron Paul is right about treating PTSD at the firing range

making no sense.

[grantcart]

3. broken clock . . . .

[freshwest]

6. +1. Can't really say the rest.

[Richard Cleary]

4. Generally I do not care for Ron Paul.

This time he was right.

[Journeyman]

5. It does seem an odd place to treat Postwar Trauma. Like holding AA meetings in a beer bar . . .

but whether it works for them or not, getting shot for being there is in no way appropriate.

[another_liberal]

7. Ron Paul is . . .

Ron Paul is basically an old loon, but he does sometimes say things in public no other politician dares even whisper in private.

[ButterflyBlood]

8. The elder Paul was right

nt

[frylock]

9. hate to agree with ron paul, but he nailed it.

[Historic NY]

10. Especially when you bring 30 or so guns with you...

what was he thinking....his rodeo mentality fall off a horse and get back on.

[SHRED]

11. Treating PTSD at a firing range

LOL


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[JI7]

13. like helping an Alcoholic by taking them to a bar

[JI7]

14. help a friend lose weight by going to mcdonalds

[hrmjustin]

12. Treating PTSD at a firing did not turn out to be a well thought out plan.

[toby jo]

15. Weapons are power, treat a problem with power

The CT mom did the same thing with her dysfunctional son - took him to a firing range for 'socialization'.

How 'bout a hiking club, or volleyball league, or bowling, etc?

I do equine therapy - vets are getting into it. Not sexy enough Mr. Seal? Too hard, the long, slow, slog through real therapy?

You lost your life trying to help out, however misguided, sorry for that.

[JackRiddler]

17. The elder Paul states the obvious.

Too bad it's unspeakable.