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General Petraeus: Moving On Up
It seems after General Petraeus’ recent testimony before Congress, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and President Bush have decided to move the 55 year old general up to the next level.
Well, it seems that after Admiral Fallon took a hit for his outspoken view of the wars, Petraeus was standing in the wings ready to [...]
First Draft of Petraeus and Crocker before the Senate
General David Petraeus sat before the Congress when I tuned into CNN this morning. My first glimpse of the general made me think that I had tuned into Madame Tousseau’s Wax Museum. Then, the volume turned up and I understood his plight. John McCain was droning his way through his opening statements.
Following the McCain opening, [...]
Senator Joe Biden Speaks Out Ahead of the Military Stall
Senator Joe Biden spoke out against what is anticipated in the coming week, General David Petraeus’ testimony before Congress.
We know what is going to be said… more time… more time. That is the exact same rhetoric Petraeus has handed us each and every time he has opened his mouth. We will have everything assessed in [...]
