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This week, Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper said that he hoped Americans would not use his latest film, about the now-deceased Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, to discuss politics. Then he helped the Department of Defense do just that. In a video interview he gave to a US Navy public relations organ, Cooper on Thursday spoke about the Clint Eastwood-directed "American Sniper" and repeated talking points often employed by hawkish politicians seeking to justify military adventurism. "The reason y’all are doing what you’re doing is allowing us to live the way we live. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without your service," he said, speaking directly to servicemembers. "I hope that if you do get a chance to see this movie that you’ll relate to it, you’ll think there’s some truth," he added. "We owe our freedom and liberty to you so thank you." Read More |