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Octafish

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5. So THAT's how David earned his stripes. Er. Stars.

Reply to leveymg (Original post)

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:44 AM

Nov 2012

From the OP:

If the General -- widely portrayed as an icon of intelligence and integrity -- had made a good-faith effort to publicly correct the record, then his initial statement could be considered a mistake. Lots of them got made in Iraq, and his mistatement would be, perhaps, forgivable.

May a jury of his peers one day find otherwise -- for the general DCI and for the rest of the pack who lied America into war.

Outstanding post, leveymg, in every way. Infinite thanks!

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So THAT's how David earned his stripes. Er. Stars. Octafish Nov 2012 #5

It seemed the right time to remind people about this one. Originally posted here in 2007. leveymg Nov 2012 #6

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Assuming the above even mostly true, how did he rise to become CIA director under Obama? Melinda Nov 2012 #9

I think the answer may be contained in this ABC report from 2008: leveymg Nov 2012 #12

Talking to Iraq war vets who had contact with petraeus kmlisle Nov 2012 #10

Excellent post jsr Nov 2012 #11

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K&R...very interesting AntiFascist Nov 2012 #14