Geee Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 NBC: Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus has resigned, citing an extra-marital affair, NBC News reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 This week just keeps getting worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 You know he wanted out of this administration. Apparently he volunteered info about the affair? Pretty drastic measure, ended his career and marriage with one swell foop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, there goes my first pick for a 2016 run. But I think there is a lot more to this. I'm going to go way out on a limb here. I suspect there was a blackmail attempt. Someone tried to shut him up and he didn't play ball. A CIA director doesn't need to resign over an extramarital affair. Only Republican political candidates have to do that. Since the start of Benghazi, I have told folks to watch Patreaus. Well...keep watching him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartlover Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, there goes my first pick for a 2016 run. But I think there is a lot more to this. I'm going to go way out on a limb here. I suspect there was a blackmail attempt. Someone tried to shut him up and he didn't play ball. A CIA director doesn't need to resign over an extramarital affair. Only Republican political candidates have to do that. Since the start of Benghazi, I have told folks to watch Patreaus. Well...keep watching him. .....hmmmmm........... ....make room on that limb......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 something doens't smell right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Greta Van Susteren @gretawire JUST IN — NOW FORMER CIA DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS WILL NOT TESTIFY AT THE BENGHAZI HEARING ON CAPITOL HILL: http://bit.ly/WMxd34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Can't Congree still subpoena him to testify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Can't Congree still subpoena him to testify? Good question. Maybe the 0 can claim executive privilege?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Can't Congree still subpoena him to testify? Yes they can. Congress can subpoena anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well that explains a lot. And crap. That said, I hope y'all chose a big limb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Can't Congree still subpoena him to testify? Yes they can. Congress can subpoena anyone. That's what I thought. Would love for him to tell the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 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 Benghazi hearings she is chairing next week. Sounds like at least part of Congress is dropping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Dianne_Baltramaitis @Dianne93101 @jaketapper I wonder if we should put the affair as reason for resignation in same file as video being reason for #Benghazi attack.. Haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 This week just keeps getting worse! Another kick in the stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm not near a radio. Was this affair recent? Or was he outing his only skeleton so he can tell the truth on Benghazi? What a happy happy week in politics. Ack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, there goes my first pick for a 2016 run. But I think there is a lot more to this. I'm going to go way out on a limb here. I suspect there was a blackmail attempt. Someone tried to shut him up and he didn't play ball. A CIA director doesn't need to resign over an extramarital affair. Only Republican political candidates have to do that. Since the start of Benghazi, I have told folks to watch Patreaus. Well...keep watching him. KGB tactics in the White House? Wouldn't put it past 'em for a minute. Someone was being interviewed on FNC when I was in the car and actually wondered if the White House was keeping this affair in their back pocket until needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm not near a radio. Was this affair recent? Or was he outing his only skeleton so he can tell the truth on Benghazi? What a happy happy week in politics. Ack. Haven't seen any answers to any of those questions @pollyannaish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 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 Benghazi hearings she is chairing next week. Sounds like at least part of Congress is dropping him. If Feinstein feels he doesn't need to testify, what the hell is she trying to find out? If she doesn't want to hear one of the main players, her hearings are a farce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 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 Benghazi hearings she is chairing next week. Sounds like at least part of Congress is dropping him. If Feinstein feels he doesn't need to testify, what the hell is she trying to find out? If she doesn't want to hear one of the main players, her hearings are a farce. These hearings are just to make us think they are doing something, they want it to go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 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 Benghazi hearings she is chairing next week. Sounds like at least part of Congress is dropping him. If Feinstein feels he doesn't need to testify, what the hell is she trying to find out? If she doesn't want to hear one of the main players, her hearings are a farce. These hearings are just to make us think they are doing something, they want it to go away That may be what they want, but this one, along with Fast/Furious, are here to stay until the facts are disclosed. Hopefully heads will roll, one in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Maybe Casual Friday was misunderstood. Michelle Malkin @michellemalkinIt's Adultery Friday! RT @TwitchyTeam Oh dear: Incoming Lockheed CEO resigns over office affair http://bit.ly/UrOJs5 Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Maybe Casual Friday was misunderstood. Michelle Malkin @michellemalkinIt's Adultery Friday! RT @TwitchyTeam Oh dear: Incoming Lockheed CEO resigns over office affair http://bit.ly/UrOJs5 Yikes. Is O trying to out all of his enemies, strange timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Remember that Lockheed agreed to illegally delay layoff announcements until after the election due to White House pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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