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In reply to the discussion: In addition to close ties with top generals, women in Petraeus scandal had visited White House [View all]Coyotl
(15,262 posts)45. Petraeus scandal puts four-star general lifestyle under scrutiny
Petraeus scandal puts four-star general lifestyle under scrutiny
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/petraeus-scandal-puts-four-star-general-lifestyle-under-scrutiny/2012/11/17/33a14f48-3043-11e2-a30e-5ca76eeec857_story.html
... Of the many facts that have come to light in the scandal involving former CIA director David H. Petraeus, among the most curious was that during his days as a four-star general, he was once escorted by 28 police motorcycles as he traveled from his Central Command headquarters in Tampa to socialite Jill Kelleys mansion. Although most of his trips did not involve a presidential-size convoy, the scandal has prompted new scrutiny of the imperial trappings that come with a senior generals lifestyle.
The commanders who lead the nations military services and those who oversee troops around the world enjoy an array of perquisites befitting a billionaire, including executive jets, palatial homes, drivers, security guards and aides to carry their bags, press their uniforms and track their schedules in 10-minute increments. Their food is prepared by gourmet chefs. If they want music with their dinner parties, their staff can summon a string quartet or a choir.
The elite regional commanders who preside over large swaths of the planet dont have to settle for Gulfstream V jets. They each have a C-40, the military equivalent of a Boeing 737, some of which are configured with beds. ....
The commanders who lead the nations military services and those who oversee troops around the world enjoy an array of perquisites befitting a billionaire, including executive jets, palatial homes, drivers, security guards and aides to carry their bags, press their uniforms and track their schedules in 10-minute increments. Their food is prepared by gourmet chefs. If they want music with their dinner parties, their staff can summon a string quartet or a choir.
The elite regional commanders who preside over large swaths of the planet dont have to settle for Gulfstream V jets. They each have a C-40, the military equivalent of a Boeing 737, some of which are configured with beds. ....
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In addition to close ties with top generals, women in Petraeus scandal had visited White House [View all]
Coyotl
Nov 2012
OP
These women and the idiot Generals they lead are classic examples of the "honey trap".
gordianot
Nov 2012
#5
I suggest the WH look into that "mid level aide" to find out what the purpose was of inviting
bushisanidiot
Nov 2012
#12
Join President Obama for Happy Hours at the White House Mess = Drink White House Honey Ale
Coyotl
Nov 2012
#23
The article is weird. It makes it seem rather nefarious what the women were doing.
vaberella
Nov 2012
#28
"Holy guacamole! They had a tour of the White House! We'll pin something on Obama yet!"
struggle4progress
Nov 2012
#27
Obama's alien baby from his teen years on Mars. Details at your local supermarket check-out line.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#35