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Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts) Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:04 PM Nov 2012

Let’s review Petraeus’ recent record [View all]

Let’s review Petraeus’ recent record: the surge in Iraq, which failed in most of its stated goals; the surge in Afghanistan, which also looks to have failed; and turning the CIA into a paramilitary organization which has assassinated American citizens (even a child) with no due process.

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Let’s review Petraeus’ recent record [View all] Ichingcarpenter Nov 2012 OP

Appointments like Petraeus and Gates make it very difficult to coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #1

Let's Face it Iggy Nov 2012 #2

I think it's accurate to say Iran has more influence in Iraq than ever before and the Kurds byeya Nov 2012 #3

Agreed, But I'm Not Clear Iggy Nov 2012 #4

Court Marshal offense: Article 134— Adultery in the military ... Ichingcarpenter Nov 2012 #5