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Agnosticsherbet

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26. According to Petreus, there was screwing going on...
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 04:15 PM
Nov 2012

But to be unfaithful with an entire city? I can't see it.

I don't see any evidence this is about Benghazi, and if he was being fired, convincing him to trash his own life is the wrong way to do it.

Tweet from watchdog progressive NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #1
holy cow! demwing Nov 2012 #3
That's a good question JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #22
Ditto...had not considered that. nt SoapBox Nov 2012 #45
Not Patriotic erpowers Nov 2012 #65
But some would have claimed it was Obama forcing him out muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #75
I am wondering if he had any role in furthering the Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #90
Whether you consider it patriotic or not... JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #106
I don't believe anyone knows about his decision regarding "when" to turn crunch60 Nov 2012 #125
Wow! CIA director having an affair? Pillow talk could be dangerous loudsue Nov 2012 #4
yes. Being blackmailed, even moresoe pasto76 Nov 2012 #27
Blackmail? All you have to say is "OK, go public", which he did. Scuba Nov 2012 #31
Especially those from the Soviet Union! Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #138
Turn out the lights the Petraeus is over. Democrats_win Nov 2012 #2
Bush did not bother to read the Presidential Daily Breifing that the CIA presented to him xtraxritical Nov 2012 #66
Nonsense. nt DonViejo Nov 2012 #86
They completely missed the impending breakup of the USSR. What a bunch of fuckwads - n/t coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #127
Petraeus needs to answer some questions about Benghazi! Suich Nov 2012 #5
He deserves the same treatment as Bradley Manning received and is receiving. Full coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #128
Extra-Marital Affair??? Mme. Defarge Nov 2012 #6
No. Once you admit to whatever you've done ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #20
He admitted post hoc due to the affair., not despite it. LanternWaste Nov 2012 #43
What about the potential Mme. Defarge Nov 2012 #57
Do you think President Clinton should have resigned? onenote Nov 2012 #61
One difference is that CIA agents who have affairs dsc Nov 2012 #80
Why should they be? onenote Nov 2012 #84
Because they can't hold a security clearance. jeff47 Nov 2012 #99
Isn't that true of anyone that has a security clearance, including the president onenote Nov 2012 #100
The President doesn't have a security clearance jeff47 Nov 2012 #118
doesn't that just make my point? onenote Nov 2012 #120
Patraus's resignation isn't to take away his clearance jeff47 Nov 2012 #121
He did not have sex with that woman, said so himself. olddad56 Nov 2012 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author jeff47 Nov 2012 #98
It's against military regs, believe it or not. nt Javaman Nov 2012 #52
He's not in the Army any more KeepItReal Nov 2012 #59
Just yesterday General Sinclare got caught up in a similar scandal. xtraxritical Nov 2012 #72
He's retired. The UCMJ doesn't apply. n/t sarge43 Nov 2012 #103
Duh, you're right. My bad. nt Javaman Nov 2012 #148
It doesn't apply that often to active duty types. sarge43 Nov 2012 #149
Affairs are a court martial offense... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #130
he was blackmailable ----- holy crap grasswire Nov 2012 #7
NBC: David Petraeus resigns from CIA struggle4progress Nov 2012 #8
Why do people parrot ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #58
no doubt the admins have combined multiple related threads into one. nt rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #79
IIRC OP when I first posted had no link struggle4progress Nov 2012 #89
To look smart, informed and snappy; ronnie624 Nov 2012 #153
Link from TPM - embedded video clip from MSNBC NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #9
The MSNBC video clip - Mitchell reads the letter. Apparently the President has accepted resignation. pinto Nov 2012 #18
This is surprising because to be a general skydive forever Nov 2012 #10
Not Really erpowers Nov 2012 #54
It happened to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Rozlee Nov 2012 #81
Not really sarge43 Nov 2012 #102
He must be fucking a high profile person in Washington Thrill Nov 2012 #11
Awesome! Now can we appoint someone who understands that blowback from these idiotic CIA exploits grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #12
Would it be utter heresy to suggest Ralph Nader or Noam Chomsky? - n/t coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #129
How bout Valerie Plame? grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #131
I'd settle for her or her husband. One thing's for sure. Neither would have coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #132
I said this to my husband the other night SharonRB Nov 2012 #162
You know, they should just float the names to drive the R's crazy! grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #163
Cheated on his wife! wicket Nov 2012 #13
Jeez, more sex nonsense wallpapering the news. What a moronic country. Avoid real problems valerief Nov 2012 #14
Bingo. There is no blackmail if he just says "yes, I did that". Scuba Nov 2012 #35
If it's the CIA Director it's inexcusable because he's open to blackmail. Zen Democrat Nov 2012 #40
All of our elected officials are open to blackmail. nt valerief Nov 2012 #48
Why is it less excusable than the president himself being unfaithful onenote Nov 2012 #70
so much for that run at the presidency. rurallib Nov 2012 #15
My, my, how the darlings of the moralizing right turn out . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #16
He must have known it was coming out soon JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #17
This is about Benghazi BainsBane Nov 2012 #19
He may have been flushed out by the investigation moobu2 Nov 2012 #23
Or maybe... and I know this suggestion is just plain nuts... mac56 Nov 2012 #25
That's the nuttiest suggestion so far! randome Nov 2012 #39
:) lexw Nov 2012 #42
MSNBC reported that Obama was about to dump Petraeus BainsBane Nov 2012 #44
Worst Conspiracy Theory Ever! Liberal Veteran Nov 2012 #62
if so, it's a wacky reason to leave service wordpix Nov 2012 #111
According to Petreus, there was screwing going on... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #26
That makes the most sense to me. nt valerief Nov 2012 #49
Utter nonsense. Right is spinnging that shite. Petraeus fell of own moral failing. He wasn't pushed. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #73
This is what I heard BainsBane Nov 2012 #115
I heard that on tape delay of Hannity's show (sit hosts) underpants Nov 2012 #113
I'm wondering if the "affair" is a smokescreen for a much worse reason... Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #21
Any hypotheses? nt bayareamike Nov 2012 #24
Some people are already saying Benghazi Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #28
He had an affair. It was going to be outed and used against the current Government? He decided glinda Nov 2012 #38
Maybe like a non-heterosexual affair? That was my first thought. ciking724 Nov 2012 #32
sounds plausible demhottie Nov 2012 #41
Holy crap - I bet you're absolutely right about Rove blackmailing him Maven Nov 2012 #82
CIA Director Petraeus Resigns, Cites Extramarital Affair struggle4progress Nov 2012 #29
The story goes that the FBI was investigating something broader when they ran into this affair. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #122
they were investigating her as a source of leaks, according to rumor struggle4progress Nov 2012 #124
Ok. Hadn't heard that rumor. Thanks for the update. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #135
Petraeus, betrayus, Kolesar Nov 2012 #30
Honest to God, I thought this was an Onion headline... PCIntern Nov 2012 #33
geez, James Bond does not approve this message! Schema Thing Nov 2012 #34
Motherfucker betrayed us, and his ol lady. windowpilot Nov 2012 #36
I dont FEEL betrayed demwing Nov 2012 #50
He betray the American people with his assessment of Iraq... windowpilot Nov 2012 #74
welcome? demwing Nov 2012 #114
Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #116
oh you're being "clever" demwing Nov 2012 #134
My apologies if I offend. windowpilot Nov 2012 #139
You know there are no "stupid questions" :) demwing Nov 2012 #143
Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #145
Yep, I'm sure. demwing Nov 2012 #147
I've got nothing for you. windowpilot Nov 2012 #150
And in the end, we agree demwing Nov 2012 #154
If you have been here for so long you should realize that your behavior is against the rules Marrah_G Nov 2012 #157
I agree with others... MoonchildCA Nov 2012 #37
So...Big Dog to run the CIA? demwing Nov 2012 #46
I can't see Bill being interested. Hillary, though, after Sec of State, hmmm? nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #78
Let Bill take Hillary's job. olddad56 Nov 2012 #109
Bill might like that. But it would drive the right wing crazy. Oh, wait, they already are crazy. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #117
Nope. Can't wet that water. n/t sarge43 Nov 2012 #151
Petraeus/Gingrich 2016 blueclown Nov 2012 #47
David Petraeus resigns as CIA director struggle4progress Nov 2012 #51
he should apologize to his wife, barbtries Nov 2012 #53
He must now lose his retirement account. To accept it would be dishonorable. MrYikes Nov 2012 #55
Didn't that clown Bob Woodward make reference to another story ciking724 Nov 2012 #56
Yeah, but they gave him nothing but delays and obfuscation. randome Nov 2012 #60
So. Another general gets caught with his pants down? Octafish Nov 2012 #63
would ypu expect more from him? Not me. olddad56 Nov 2012 #64
Little doubt that the CIA itself wanted him out - so he was nuetralized. n/t Indi Guy Nov 2012 #67
Good riddance, tata farewell, auf weidershein goodbye graham4anything Nov 2012 #68
Friday news dump. I'm resigning & after the election ffr Nov 2012 #69
Whoa. That's a disappointment. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #71
Pictures!!!! Can we see the pics, please? grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #76
I don't really want to see any pictures. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #112
Maybe baby on the way Gin Nov 2012 #77
Did the Republicans try to blackmail him to attack Obama on Benghazi? Dash87 Nov 2012 #83
IDIOT!!!! Penis' little head thinking rather than his BIG head HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #85
I've never been a fan of Petraeus, so I'm not distressed by this. But Laurian Nov 2012 #87
Man, the wingnuts are going to be howling at the moon reflection Nov 2012 #88
freepers ARE screaming conspiracy but I'm fascinated by aletier_v Nov 2012 #123
Tom Ricks on CNN just said... SouthLouisianaWoman Nov 2012 #91
Cool, bring them all down. olddad56 Nov 2012 #107
This must be vdogg Nov 2012 #92
No--the Drudge story was Bob Menendez and hookers. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #133
John McCain Caeser67 Nov 2012 #93
lolololololol Solly Mack Nov 2012 #94
Bye Betrayus. Panasonic Nov 2012 #95
US COIN man...SOF... bobthedrummer Nov 2012 #96
SINCE WHEN DOES MrDiaz Nov 2012 #97
Could it have been Paula Broadwell? olddad56 Nov 2012 #101
That's what they are saying on MSNBC Hardball csziggy Nov 2012 #110
I'm still trying to figure out why he was made head of CIA to start with! n/t watrwefitinfor Nov 2012 #104
Probably because he hadn't been in working for the C.I.A. yet nolabels Nov 2012 #158
Is that all Phlem Nov 2012 #105
Let me get this stright Ter Nov 2012 #119
lol, what a joke, ... CRH Nov 2012 #126
You all remember when Cheney back in 2007 said cstanleytech Nov 2012 #136
He was a great General. adicortez Nov 2012 #137
Great? Thats more of a matter of opinion really but lets assume he was one cstanleytech Nov 2012 #140
That's a ludicrous reason to resign. David__77 Nov 2012 #141
The person he had an affair with breeched security and accessed his e-mails. pointsoflight Nov 2012 #142
Ah, a different story. David__77 Nov 2012 #144
It's the media what do you expect. If there's sex involved NOTHING else matters. Locut0s Nov 2012 #159
Looks like betrayal runs deep in this scum. aandegoons Nov 2012 #146
As for who will replace Petraeus in the longterm, ronnie624 Nov 2012 #152
This would be a great time to clean house over there. glinda Nov 2012 #155
RIP anyone who makes an earnest attempt. ronnie624 Nov 2012 #160
Hearing that she made threats to "two non-family women" Tutonic Nov 2012 #156
I thought it was one? Who is the second one? glinda Nov 2012 #161
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