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Old 11-10-2012, 10:00 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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That is precisely what the FBI is trying to determine (which by the way was how the relationship became known).
yes, I know, heard that this morning, if that is the case, she is worse for the act.....
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:00 AM
 
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Who on earth is saying it was okay for a president to give into temptation? Certainly no one in this thread is giving anyone a pass.
The president got to keep his job. Why can't Petraeus?
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:01 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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Well heck, it was OK for a President to be too weak, yet it's suddenly not OK for a head of the CIA?

This story still doesn't quite add up.
totally agree, however, is it b/c she had access to his computer along with highly classified info? If so, whole different ball game and she could be prosecuted....that would be a felony wouldn't it? and if so, they will put her away, so not to have any more leaks.....

however, there is another side of this story...Our President, bought soldiers home, to appease his special interest groups, however in doing so, put the remaining soldiers and all the consultants in harms way. Plus, the money that is being spent over there to pay the consultants is astronomical....and boy could I tell you stories about the corruption with those sub contractors.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:06 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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CIA Director David Petraeus resigns, cites extramarital affair - U.S. News


Feinstein said she respects Obama’s decision to accept the Petraeus resignation, but wishes he hadn't.
She also said Petraeus will not need to testify at hearings she is chairing next week into the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed in the attack.






How did he go from schedued to testifying but now he "will not need to"?
This should have no effect on that at all.

Many here said this is unrelated so there is no reason for such a change.

I ask why?
One has no bearing on the other.
Good for you
There is still hope for the human race...
Glad you said that, it is fishy, isn't it?
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:06 AM
 
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Default Paula Broadwell (Petraeus Mistress) Daily Show Interview Jan 25 2012

OMG. At the 40 second mark Stewart states the last time a reporter was imbedded with a General he was fired, McChrystal/Rolling Stone.

Paula Broadwell - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 01/25/12 - Video Clip | Comedy Central
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:11 AM
 
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The president got to keep his job. Why can't Petraeus?
If you don't understand the difference between being fired and resigning we can't begin to help you to understand.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:14 AM
 
Location: Too far from home.
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The president got to keep his job. Why can't Petraeus?
Maybe because Clinton wasn't involved in an investigation that had to do with national security, and possibly more????

You really don't get why Petreaus resigned? You might want to read the link I provided above. Read the background of Broadwell as posted above. And lastly, he is no longer in the military nor works for the government - he is an unemployed civilian. As such, his invitation to appear before the Congressional hearing was presented while he was D/CIA has probably been rescinded. While D/CIA he could not decline a request to appear before the hearing committee. Apparently he doesn't plan on testifying as a civilian, although he said he was looking forward to it while D/CIA.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:15 AM
 
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OMG. At the 40 second mark Stewart states the last time a reporter was imbedded with a General he was fired, McChrystal/Rolling Stone.

Paula Broadwell - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - 01/25/12 - Video Clip | Comedy Central
Hahaha...too funny!
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:17 AM
 
Location: Too far from home.
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If you don't understand the difference between being fired and resigning we can't begin to help you to understand.
There is also having a choice. Being told to resign, or be fired as it could get messy. Anyone with a brain would choose to resign.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:18 AM
 
Location: the AZ desert
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It doesn't appear Peter King is going to let Petraeus off the hook.

"Despite his resignation on Friday citing an extramarital affair, former CIA Director David Petraeus should not back out of plans to testify on the recent attack at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, a high-ranking House member said Friday on CNN.

Homeland Security Committee chairman Rep. Peter King, who is also a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has been a vocal critic of the Obama administration's handling of the September 11, 2012, attacks in Libya that killed four Americans including diplomat Chris Stevens."

"'David Petraeus testifying has nothing to do with whether or not he's still the CIA director, and I don't see how the CIA can say he's not going to testify,' King said.

"I think his testimony is certainly valuable, it's certainly necessary," King continued. "He was at the center of this and he has answers that only he has."

If Petraeus does not testify as originally scheduled on Thursday, King said, "It should be very soon after that."

Full article here.
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