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Wow. I wonder who Petraeus pissed off, and how? It can’t just be his lack of OpSec. Is it really just puritanical? Lots of generals, and politicians, have affairs. I suppose the crime is to be stupid and get caught, but the punishment is usually just what he already got – sent to a high-paying civilian job. Unless your name is Newt Gingrich.

We can’t put torturers, perjurers, murderers, or Dick Cheney (but I repeat myself) on trial, much less in jail, but a former DCIA/USCENTCOM/ISAF/USFOR-A commander? He must have really done a number on someone high up. Be interesting to know what you have to do to go to jail in this country if you’re at that level.

Now the non-retiring (but should) senior Senator from CA says he’s suffered enough:

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