WASHINGTON — The sex scandal that felled former CIA Director David Petraeus widened Tuesday to ensnare the top US commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen, in a suddenly public drama involving a Tampa socialite, a jealous rival, a twin sister in a messy custody dispute, and flirty e-mails.
The improbable story — by turns tragic and silly — could have major consequences, unfolding at a critical time in the Afghan war effort and just as President Obama was hoping for a smooth transition in his national security team.
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Hey, this is getting good. I'd rather read about the personal secrets of powerful people (shall we call it triple P?) than watch those scripted "reality" shows any day -- good for the circulation!
Wow. All this occuring on OBAMA's watch. Was he oblivious? Or did he know, and not tell...
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Benghazi?
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Interesting news ... Petraeus has agreed to testify on Benghazi in the House and Senate committee investigations.
Cue blank looks from Globe readers ... Benghazi? investigation? Didn't they jail that nasty guy that made that horrible youtube video?
OUCH! When you're wrong, you're wrong ... and I'm wrong. The Boston Globe has an editorial today calling for Petraeus to testify. It's a good piece, and makes my comment a bad one. My apologies.