I have the same question regarding this guy as I have for any unknown quantity regarding VP (whether it is Condeleeza Rice, etc.): where do they stand on the issues? Where do they stand on replacing the graduated income tax with a flat tax or the Fair Tax, building border walls, deporting illegals, repealing ObummerCare, abolishing the Depts. of Education, Energy, HUD, and HHS, cutting spending by 40%, ending foreign wars of occupation in mohammedan lands, honoring the 9th and 10th amendments, etc.
Where does Patraeus stand on these and other issues?
If we don’t know, why would anyone support the guy?
#29: He (Petraeus) probably doesn’t know where he stands on these issues. However, even WE know where he stands on Israel.
I served as a Military Police Officer and Provost Marshal. In that capacity, I had ample opportunity to formally and informally discuss law enforcement issues with any number of senior field grade and general officers. I think many people would be surprised at their prevailing views on the 2nd Amendment (Norm Schwarzkopf being a notable exception). I can't speak to Gen. Petraeus's views on the issue, but many, many General Officers will tell you that "civilians" have no need for "military style weapons."
I personally suspect that most of these folks have spent their entire adult lives in controlled environments, living on relatively safe installations, and as they were promoted they increasingly became the ones doing the controlling. While they are generally superior organizers, managers and leaders, not all their skill sets and attitudes translate well to civilian life. I do realize I'm speaking in blanket generalities (pun intended), and I apologize to those who don't fit the mold, but I still think most traditional American conservatives would be somewhat taken aback if given the opportunity to discuss the 2nd Amendment with many of our senior military leaders.
If we don’t know, why would anyone support the guy?
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Hey let us know where Romney stands on those issues.
How much did we know about obama before the election and how much do we really know now, except his desire to destroy this country. We know Petreus loves this country and I’ll bet he’s more libertarian than liberal. He ain’t talking.