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Petraeus for President?

Submitted by John Hall, Sep 7, 2007 17:27

Apparently some of you commenting on this favorably for Patraeus for President either:

1. Like to have a military regime here.
2. Like Dick Cheney's influence to continue after Dubya is gone.

No thanks.


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Tom Jones 

Sep 8, 2007 11:09

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1. Like to have a military regime here.
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Sep 7, 2007 17:27

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John House 

Sep 6, 2007 23:06

I predict Gen. Petraeus will be President at some future time, if he thinks America needs his leadership. Right now,... [MORE]

Margaret Tucker 

Sep 6, 2007 21:51

One could only hope that the General would give such a presentation to the treasonous congress. However, he will not... [MORE]

R Esposito 

Sep 6, 2007 14:45

General Petraeus is too smart, too honorable, too much the soldier to defile himself by running for president. His splendid... [MORE]

Tom Tolson 

Sep 6, 2007 14:08

Excellent summary of the impact of statements and votes of members of Congress, including some Republicans (Warner, Lugar, Hagel, et... [MORE]

Jim Forrest 

Sep 6, 2007 13:53

The mainstream media has been diligent in one aspect only, and that is to push an agenda of defeat and... [MORE]

Susan Petrarca 

Sep 6, 2007 13:22

Gentlemen:

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David Hecht 

Sep 6, 2007 10:58

If he would run, I'd vote for him. [MORE]

Jeannie Tesi 

Sep 6, 2007 10:49

Excellent. He deserves the support of all Americans! [MORE]

Joyce Holmgren 

Sep 6, 2007 10:14

"Our country is at war, and I am reporting to you that the enemy views the Congress of the United... [MORE]

C. Lazzara 

Sep 6, 2007 09:38

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Jerry Skurnik 

Sep 6, 2007 08:34

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George N. Spitz 

Sep 6, 2007 04:35

Mr. Spitz,

Thank you. It is always refreshing to learn from someone's insight. [MORE]

John House 

Sep 14, 2007 20:09

If more newspapers and other legitimate organs of media held to the same honesty, practicality, and vision of the New... [MORE]

John Spencer Yantiss 

Sep 6, 2007 04:17

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