https://freerepublic.com/tag/petraeusthreatened/ en-us Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:08:36 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3385648/posts Exclusive: Pentagon May Demote David PetraeusThe defense secretary is looking to clamp down on misbehaving generals. Pentagon insiders say Petraeus could be the next general to face the consequences. The Pentagon is considering retroactively demoting retired Gen. David Petraeus after he admitted to giving classified information to his biographer and mistress while he was still in uniform, three people with knowledge of the matter told The Daily Beast. The decision now rests with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, who is said to be willing to consider overruling an earlier recommendation by the Army that Petraeus not have his rank... Daily Beast https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3385648/posts#comment Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:08:36 GMT