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maria — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:34:46 -0000

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helend22 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:13:01 -0000

A poll recently conducted by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazines selected Petraeus as one of the world's top 100 public intellectuals.[5] And in April of this year, the Static Line Association named Petraeus as its 2008 Man of the Year.[6] In 2007, Time named Petraeus one of the 100 most influential leaders and revolutionaries of the year as well as one of its four runners up for Time Person of the Year.[7][8] He was also named the second most influential American conservative by The Daily Telegraph[9] as well as The Daily Telegraph's 2007 Man of the Year[10] and "America's most respected soldier" by Der Spiegel in 2008.[11] In 2005, Petraeus was selected as one of America's top leaders by US News and World Report.[12] Some news reports have speculated that Petraeus may have interest in running for the presidency. Despite these accounts, Petraeus has categorically stated that he has no political ambitions.[13][14][15][16][17][18] Most recently, GQ Magazine (December 2008) named Petraeus as the "Leader of the Year: Right Man, Right Time",[19] Newsweek named him the 16th most powerful person in the world in its December 20, 2008 edition,[20] and Prospect magazine named him the "Public Intellectual of the Year".
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helend22 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:10:49 -0000

General David Howell Petraeus, USA (born November 7, 1952) is the 10th and current Commander, U.S. Central Command. Speaking at the change of command ceremony on October 31, 2008, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said of Petraeus: "He is the preeminent soldier-scholar-statesman of his generation and precisely the man we need in this command at this time."[5]. Petraeus previously served as Commanding General, Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) from January 26, 2007 to September 16, 2008.[1] As Commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq.[2][3] Petraeus was the General George C. Marshall Award winner as the top graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College—class of 1983.[4] He subsequently earned a M.P.A. degree (1985) and a Ph.D. degree (1987) in International Relations from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He later served as Assistant Professor of International Relations at the U.S. Military Academy and also completed a fellowship at Georgetown University. He has a BS from the U.S. Military Academy—class of 1974—from which he graduated as a distinguished cadet (top 5% of his class).
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bhattathiri — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:16:56 -0000

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buckheaddad — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:10:01 -0000

One would think that Gen Petraeus had been reading and re-reading Gen Eisenhower's biography.

At least IKE had no "BLOODY LIPS" . . . . . . .

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AngelP — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:10:06 -0000

We should all take pride in the fact that we once again displayed for the world the power of our democracy, and reaffirmed the great American ideal that this is a nation where anything is possible. It didn’t matter who they were or where they came from; what they looked like or what party they belonged to – they came out and cast their ballot because they believed that in this country, our destiny is not written for us, but by us.

The election is over and America has appointed a new leader. The people have chosen “change” by electing Barack Obama for the next President of the United States. Whether the United States changes for the better or for the worse, there is no doubt that change is in store for our country. It’s clear that Americans believe Obama will bring a positive change to our country. We’ve heard many of the promises he has made to the U.S. from lowering taxes for the middle class to putting a timeline on the war in Iraq and trimming the federal budget “line by line.” However, Obama also supports the elimination of the payday loan industry. He believes that eradicating the payday loan industry will protect low-income and families in general from falling victims to predatory lenders. On higher ground, it will be a violation to our financial freedom if the option to utilize affordable payday loans is wiped out. Threatening our rights to financial freedom is not a great start to creating positive change.

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sherman — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:45:42 -0000

Listen to Rush Limbaugh much....seriously, why don't you try growing a thought of your own. I really wish that people would take a look at how we got into the eccomomic trouble we are in now, and who was in office, and in control of the House and Congress! come on!

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EadesMAn eat it — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:24:12 -0000

He didn't say Patraeus endorsed him, moron.

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Moderate1 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:23:25 -0000

At times I think Obama is the only one who realizes that we are not in a war with Iraq. We are in a war on terror. We have had successful surges in Iraq before, but given time, the insurgents regroup, are fed into Iraq from other countries, and again you start to hear about soldiers dying in roadside bomb attacks. If we are going to win this war, we need to open other fronts. We need to "win" the Iraq front but cannot do so unless we regain control in Afghanistan and Yes, sit down and talk with the bad guys to stop the terrorist infiltration of Iraq. Everytime MccAin starts to talk about the war, I only hear "Iraq" and the "recent surge". Obama always seems to bring up the larger picture and to me, at least, seems to have a better understanding of what is actually going on. Just my thoughts.

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lenore Rapalski rapalski — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:17:18 -0000

I agree with your final question concerning McCain's foreign relations experience. Being in the Vietnam war mostly imprisoned, returning home to eventually run for political office, making several trips to Iraq and most recently to various other countries does not constitute foreign relations experience in the deepest sense of the term experience. It is so strange to me that Americans choose the least factors on which to make a decision. There were many other presidents who had no war experience who managed to create foreign policies for the United States. Long ago, or so it seems, in this campaign, I wondered when John McCain's P.O.W. time would begin to tarnish - in many different ways. It's like saying because I survived cancer, I could run a hospital. I notice that Sen. Obama never really uses justifiable information when it comes to this I was a warrior therefore I know how to save America. McCain doesn't really agree with Petraeus. The desire for power will change us into unrecognizable creatures.

LR

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BTR — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:53:28 -0000

I heard General Petraeus speak recently and found him to be forthright and non-committal to any one party or agenda. He has been given a task and purpose, and is arguably the most educated man on the topic of counter-insurgency. As a Soldier - thank God he is on our side! When he speaks, all should listen and expect to hear someone who presents a realistic situation, with options which may be unpopular but cannot be dismissed.

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Edwin Sparn — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:14:34 -0000

You are right on target. Vice President Dick Cheney was promoting war with Iraq on the FIRST day of the George W. Bush administration--as was John McCain. The tragedy here was that we pulled resources out of the "just war," where the enemy was, in Afghanistan, and the Taliban there are stonger than ever

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Edwin Sparn — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:09:46 -0000

I think a fruitful line of attack to counter McCain's specious "terrorist" campaign is to repeat that Sarah Palin's husband, Todd, may STILL be a member of the Alaska Independence party. The past leader of that group made many statements about his hatred for the "lower 48" United States. Calling for "secession" of the state of Alaska is clearly treasonous. Sarah Palin, moreover, made statements supporting this sinister group.

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EadesMAn — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:56:26 -0000

its a democratic majority in congress and their approval rating is lower than Bush's, all this shit has gone downhill in the last two years! during a democrat majority in the house and senate. democrats are scum. Obama has two advisers that were previous CEOs of Freddie Mac, does anyone do any of their own thinking anymore or do you all have a direct line from the liberal media to your brains.

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EadesMAn — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:52:37 -0000

he didn't endorse him pinhead.

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john scott, jr. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:46:15 -0000

Im voting for Barack Obama. It is time for a change. If Mrs. Clinton did not drop out i would have voted for her. Im not rich, so im not a republican. I want a President i can actually be proud of working for. All we get as soldiers are increase in pay every year. WOW, big ole' 3.9% raise. Been in for over 10 years. The economy is getting crazy now. Gas is high. We need a change. Go OBAMA!!!

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john — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:06:20 -0000

Fallon called Petraeus an ass lickin little chicken shit.
He got it right.

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rosemary — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:06:29 -0000

Yes. I believe I get your meaning. McCain is still fighting in Vietnam. We lost that one and
he cannot except it nor can he accept that as a POW he sold out his country. So what does he do, he wants to fight to solve problems but he's to old so he will send our young people into the fight. No skin off his back.

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rosemary — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:51:43 -0000

No. GW made us less secure along with Mr. deregulation McCain. They both did a fine job
of making us so weak, vulnerable and bankrupt that bin Laden really didn't have to lift a finger to destroy us. We may yet become weaker. George baby still has a few months left to finish us off.
I take it that you want McCain voted in to office? Well then G.W. can just go home and relax because his policies will be in good hands.

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kathleen — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:04:14 -0000

Petraeus might make a good secretary of defense. I'm thrilled to hear he has the intelligence and global understanding that, while perhaps unbeknownst to him, has endorsed Barack Obama for President.

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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:26:48 -0000

We just finished a conservative majority, and look at the country... Great values... Not to mention that that congressional approval rating is bipartisan, and when broken down to party, the repubs have a lower rating than the dems. Although you may have a point about corruption, cause the republican party certainly doesn't partake in that. All so pure and innocent...

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Fred Mannheim — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:18:42 -0000

I speak as a former Marine and Vietnam Veteran just for reference purposes. Let me begin by saying that Iraq like Vietnam was a war that needn't have happened. It was of our own creation. Anybody who was really paying attention to history or events and not either lying to themselves or the believing in the lies of our Politicians knows better. I can tell you unequivocally that mistakes were made from the first once we did decide to attack Iraq. In order to have avoided needless casualties they should have dropped huge amounts of leaflets detailing exactly what would happen to those who immediately surrendered and what would definitely happen to those that didn't. Also they should have dropped leaflets to the population telling them that once our troops were in command that they should remain in their homes and stay there until told that they could come out. The first might well have prevented the need for large scale combat and the second one have prevented mass looting and rioting. Those who came out to loot armaments would be fair game as targets. These things were not done. In addition they immediately called for the disbanding of the Iraqi military and we all know the result. Many Iraqis were killed in front of American roadblocks simply because no one had the brains to instruct citizens early on of what to do if they approached one. Their should have been numerous warning signs alerting the Iraqis. American troops who engaged in killing Iraqis to perpetrate crimes should have been punished and there should have been greater discipline to insure these things did not happen. Every time such deaths were caused it led to more anger and hostility from the Iraqis. Totally counterproductive. Our troops should have been trained better so that they would have relied on and developed the skills necessary to pull their own asses out of the fire instead of relying on tanks , artillery and airpower which in many cases led to collateral deaths. Again just another way we increased Iraqi hostility. These Mercenary forces which we employed in Iraq should have been kept in better check and should have been immediately investigated and punished if they had violated the rules of warfare. Finally, I think that the reason we had so much trouble relying on newly trained Iraqi troops was because of the dearth of training that they received. I was given to understand the initially most received a mere 4 weeks of training. That would have been totally insufficient. As a boot recruit we usually spent at the minimum 12 weeks in Boot Camp and sometimes as much as 14 depending on the situation, then after that they sent you to Advanced Infantry Training which could be another month or more. Then even after that training is ongoing. Iraqis were not only given insufficient training but were then expected to take up arms and go into possible firefights. No wonder they weren't up to the task. I could name other mistakes but I think that these in and of themselves were the main ones. The first was getting into the conflict in the first place.

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rosemary — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:10:21 -0000

Please tell me what McCain's plan is for our country. I haven't heard or read about it
either. The only thing I've heard is something that benefits bankers in the housing mess.
His plan is being worked out still? It is less than a month before we vote. Is he planing to tell the country what he is going to do after the election?
If he has a plan or even a vision for our country, then why is he only launching negative
ads attacking Obama and now Michell personally? If he has a vision or a plan he should be launching that out to the people. Alas, he has no vision and no plan.

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Kay — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:13:12 -0000

McCain another NEOCON? I suspect so.