[FredZarguna]

First of all, I do consider FNC a reliable news source [unless it's Geraldo.] Second, this was leaked from the Intel Committee; if from the party in opposition (the Dems) then I would, and do, certainly distrust it. But even though the CIA itself would not normally clarify that the ranking member lied, I would certainly expect a member of the majority Party would step forward and say "Petraeus didn't say that." We have identified the source as being a Democrat. We also have Republicans who have said they questioned the presentations. No Republican has repudiated the claim made on 9/27 that Petraeus did indeed blame the video.

I'm not one to rush to judgment against General Petraeus. As I said, I was surprised by the story. Unfortunately from what we know about where this story started and what Republicans on the Committee have subsequently said, it sounds to me like Petaeus was parroting the Party line at that point.

I don't want to believe that, but I think, sadly, that it's true.

[DoughtyOne]

I think those are reasoned points. The one touching on Republicans not refuting the claim is a good one. Of course these days, our Republicans aren’t exactly sharp as a tack either.

Your extrapolation at this point seems reasoned. I don’t think there’s much more to say at this time. You could be right on point.

I don’t have a particular interest in defending Petraeus beyond what is reasoned. On the other hand, I don’t want us eating our own because we’re rightfully angry at what is taking place related to the White House.

[DoughtyOne]

I should have pinged you to my comment above.

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