Petraeus Plotting A Comeback?

Former general and CIA director turns to Washington insider

We probably haven't heard the last of David Petraeus. Since resigning as CIA director Sept. 6 over an affair, the retired four-start general "has retained superlawyer Robert Barnett of Williams & Connolly for advice on post-governmental issues, and to assist him in planning his future," report Politico's Mike Allen in "Playbook".

"No book is planned. The two had met and talked a little over the years," Allen writes. "Petraeus is facing probes by Capitol Hill, the Justice Department and the CIA, and now has Barnett's 250-member firm on his side."

Beyond tawdry details of Patreaus's affair with biographer Paula Broadwell, he may have to grapple with more substantive criticsm of his career. In The New York Times journalist and novelist Lucian K. Truscott IV seeks to puncture what he calls myths of Patreaus's military successes in Iraq and Afghanistan. "He wasn't the military magician portrayed in the press; he was a self-constructed hologram, emitting an aura of preening heroism for the ever eager cameras."

And a Washington Post piece takes issue with the job perks enjoyed by Petraeus on active duty, including motorcade, valet drivers and personal chefs. "Being a four-star commander in a combat theater is like being a combination of Bill Gates and Jay-Z - with enormous firepower added," said Thomas E. Ricks, the author of "The Generals," a recently published history of American commanders since World War II.

Via Politico, The New York Times and Washington Post.

What can Petraeus do to rehabilitate his image?

[Jeff_Woehrle]

Steer clear of Obumble's lies. That should do the trick.

[Fishbone345]

Considering that Petraeus is an Adulterer, I'm pretty sure he's done his own share of lying.

[Jeff_Woehrle]

@Fishbone345 But as liberals are quick to point out, sex is a private matter. Lying about national security issues...not so much.

[Fishbone345]

@Jeff_Woehrle So you are a Liberal now? Lying is lying. One is no better than the other.

[Jeff_Woehrle]

@Fishbone345 Just pointing out your righteous indignation for the fraud it is. I seem to remember Bubba lying and wagging his finger as he scolded us all for asking. In this instance, the lies were restricted to the general's family.

Be that as it may, it doesn't seem like this general is willing to fall on the sword to protect Obumble.

And that is candor that refreshes.

:-)

[Fishbone345]

@Jeff_Woehrle "Just pointing out your righteous indignation for the fraud it is."
Uh, no you didn't point anything out at all. You said to Liberals lying about sex is a private matter and lying about National Security isn't. I say, lying is lying is lying. One is no better than the next.

[tomincali]

wonder if he is on obama's hitlist yet?

[EL_Guapo]

Yeah, just keep confirming that the electoral college is definitely needed.

[DARSB]

Isn't a "hit list" something that's limited to people with power & influence rather than objects of sympathy & disgust?

[FFX_VA]

@DARSB nope, you got it backwards

[hertz_doughnut]

I will fall on a sword for my king.

[DARSB]

If the STUNNING amount of security between Mr Petraeus and the press during his closed-door testimony to Congress is any indication he won't have to do much more than keep his head down. The DC establishment, particularly his fellow Republicans, will do the rest.

[TenFeet2Hands]

Remain married, and with the Republican party and their cronies until THEY decide that it is 'HIS turn'.

[Jackie312gm]

Four stars......?? Mr.Petraeus take your ass out of washington.....and forgetabout...it.

[Thegrif]

Absolutely agree. Take a break. Go mow your yard, drink a cold one, and freakin relax.

[PNWest]

He should just ride off into the sunset. Make things right with the wife if he can.

[martydotcom]

hopefully it's time for Soldiers just fade away ( he's not old)

[martydotcom]

we have a dismal record of nation building in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prima Donna 4**** general tend to believe their. own press

[bsking]

where is Cindy sheehan now that Obama has made things worse in both of those theaters?

[martydotcom]

@bsking and that statement is relevant how? I would never assume to have the wisdom to judge a mother who has lost her child...judge not lest ye be judged

[bsking]

@martydotcom sure you would,just never a "fellow traveler". she was a lect wing kook who was used like a sex toy to screw with the republican potus by the leftwing govt. media. its "relevant" because this story uses both wars as a point of reference. pay attention.

[martydotcom]

we have a dismal record of nation building in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prima Donna 4**** general tend to believe their. own press releases

[ctc]

You must be gone awhile before you can "come back".
You might not be as good at damage control as you might think.
Your wife and family might consider it a little insulting that you're over it even if they're not.

[jessejaymes]

It amazes me how easily Americans are distracted from the really serious problems we have as a nation. The loss of jobs, the meltdown, the never ending gouging by the ultra rich corporations. Many actually believe that Iran threatening to "shut down the strait of Hormuz" is a reason for gasoline to spike 20 cents a gallon in five days. Because that's what the oil companies tell you so you believe it. You believe nothing the Democrats say, nothing the world says, nothing but what the utlra rich hiding behind the banner of the GOP tell you. Just amazing.

[Penn1699]

You know both parties have "ultra rich" they protect. You know how our politicians can exempt themselves from Americas rules? Don't be so certain their ultra rich cronies aren't exempted as well....can't trust them as far as you can throw them, all of them.

[hertz_doughnut]

I am going to start calling him (Rocky J Squirrel) RJS as it is just another flying squirrel. I do not care what he inserted himself into. I care about Tyrone Wood's family. Another distraction from the liberal media.

[Fishbone345]

So here's my question. Where are all the "Homosexuality is a SIN!" peeps on this one? The Bible takes a pretty dim view of Adultery as well does it not? Hmm...
Leviticus 20:10 And the man that commits adultery with another man's wife, even he that commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
Amazing how quiet all the Bible thumpers are now that it's something they wish to defend. HYPOCRITES!!!

[hertz_doughnut]

For his Lord and master he waited to admit the sin.

[hertz_doughnut]

@hertz_doughnut Rocky J Squirrel another distraction for the Lord God Emperor.

[hertz_doughnut]

@hertz_doughnut Hey Rocky watch me pull an excuse out of my ass.

[hertz_doughnut]

@hertz_doughnut Its the time and the sequence and the event of the numbers.

[Fishbone345]

@hertz_doughnut Way to sidestep with BS.

[martydotcom]

Whi cares about Peteaeous. Twinkie's Live !
We're outsourcing them to Mexico
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/18/bimb...

[Fishbone345]

The fact that Mexico may save the Twinkie is just too awesome for words.

[hertz_doughnut]

We should let China makeTwinkies as they put radioactive and toxic chemicals in every other McDonald's toy. Stupid American's will pay for our excrements.

[martydotcom]

@hertz_doughnut 23rd psalm ... The Lord is my Shepard ....and givith me Twinkie's for an attack if the munches

[hertz_doughnut]

@martydotcom The 23rd Psalm will not protect me from Obamacare. Only the Muslims and Christian Scientists are exempt. Know a man by the friends he keeps and know his family by who he protects.

[martydotcom]

@hertz_doughnut your current health insurance is ?

[woodtick57]

Do most people that have affairs lose their jobs over it? why do public figures ?

[hertz_doughnut]

This is just a distraction.

[woodtick57]

@hertz_doughnut You must be easily diverted. Most people think it is nothing.

What were you diverted from, breathing?

[hertz_doughnut]

@woodtick57 Knowing is one thing believing is another. I believe this man intends to destroy my freedom. I know everything he has done supports that belief.

[DARSB]

Can't say about "most people" but it looks like the Director's security clearance may have been in jeopardy (which would be awkward for the Chief Spook) in which case he would be unable to do his job.

His paramour, Lt Col Broadwell, had her clearance suspended due to "ongoing investigation" - might the same rule apply to the Director? I dunno, anybody have the needed expertise on security clearances?http://goo.gl/pxWcH

[FFX_VA]

I hope you practiced safe posting and read the Condom Story b4 posting that

[Zoe2012]

Who cares? He caved and that is enough for me!

[Zazziness]

If the director of the CIA cannot plot a successful comeback if he wants to, he shouldn't have the job.

[Jim49418]

He's getting laid by those 'socialites" in Florida!
Time for Petaeus to admit to what he has done.

[JustinHolbrook]

His personal life and choices are just that, personal. It's been proven that no natuonal security issues have been breached. If he wants strange he should get strange.

[marine1]

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!