CIA Director David Petraeus submits letter of resignation

[Sword_01]

Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the President to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as D/CIA. After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. This afternoon, the President graciously accepted my resignation.

As I depart Langley, I want you to know that it has been the greatest of privileges to have served with you, the officers of our Nation’s Silent Service, a work force that is truly exceptional in every regard. Indeed, you did extraordinary work on a host of critical missions during my time as director, and I am deeply grateful to you for that.

Teddy Roosevelt once observed that life’s greatest gift is the opportunity to work hard at work worth doing. I will always treasure my opportunity to have done that with you and I will always regret the circumstances that brought that work with you to an end.

Thank you for your extraordinary service to our country, and best wishes for continued success in the important endeavors that lie ahead for our country and our Agency.

With admiration and appreciation,

David H. Petraeus

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/10/us...?smid=tw-share

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- for a man in his position, with possibly one of the awesomest jobs around, that's just plain stupid.

So, who will replace him?, should he have resigned over this? it seems like he was a pretty capable guy, the press didn't seem to be aware of it so a media scandal was probably not likely imo.

Anyone think there could be another reason behind resignation? (I don't personally)

[YukonTrooper]

One question: Was the extra-marital affair with a woman, man or boy? You never know in America anymore.

[athanaric]

One question: Was the extra-marital affair with a woman, man or boy? You never know in America anymore.

At least in America, you can tell them apart.

[I WUB PUGS]

Little known fact, if he gets divorced, his wife gets half of his Army pension and retains all benefits. Which for a 4 Star General, is a ton.

Source: My dumb ing father-in-law divorcing his hateful, fat, German wife of 13 years less than 6 months after retiring from the Army.

Stupid.

[removeduser_4536284751384]

Would be even worse if it ended in divorce.

for a man in his position, with possibly one of the awesomest jobs around, that's just plain stupid.

Evolution has programmed him to do it. It takes a strong person not to when given so much opportunity.

[NotYetRegistered]

lol what

Seems kind of unnecessary.

[legate]

Forced out over the Benghazi attacks?

[justicar5]

lol what

Seems kind of unnecessary.

it would have made him vulnerable to black mail.

[removeduser_4536284751384]

it would have made him vulnerable to black mail.

Not if everyone including his wife and employers already knew what he did?

[justicar5]

Not if everyone including his wife and employers already knew what he did?

and after he admits it, his integrity is damaged.

[Rasic]

A pic of the woman in question would make this thread a lot better. That's a shame either way. He was my CG in the 101st. Very intelligent guy and knew how to deliver some inspirational words when needed.

[Sphere]

Must be more to this. Either this is a cover, or this information was about to come out publicly anyways.

[legate]

Senate Intelligence Committee says Petraeus will not testify at next week's closed hearing on the events in Benghazi

wow, whats happening?

[Stavroforos]

Just a week before the hearing on Benghazi...

Could be a coincidence, or not.

[legate]

Just a week before the hearing on Benghazi...

Could be a coincidence, or not.

Apparently hes not gonna testify at next week's closed hearing on the events in Benghazi after this.

[Dr Zoidberg]

Or.... And I know this sounds crazy, but perhaps the man is just truly honourable and has decided that actions such as extramarital affairs are not befitting the office of Director of the CIA. He may also wish to focus on his family and repair things there; something which is probably a bit hard to do while in such a job. It's also possible that the other person may also be a serving CIA officer, so he's resigning to prove to his wife that it is over.

But no, let's stick with the comspiracy theories that he's been forced out and this is all some conspiracy to do with Benghazi. That's much more sensible.

[hellheaven1987]

but perhaps the man is just truly honourable and has decided that actions such as extramarital affairs are not befitting the office of Director of the CIA.

Sure, the head of an organization doing various dirty stuff actually find it is dishonorable to have an an affair.

Little known fact, if he gets divorced, his wife gets half of his Army pension and retains all benefits. Which for a 4 Star General, is a ton.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Problem solve.

[jsktrogdor]

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Problem solve.

Lol, that headline would be hilarious.

The astranged wife of former CIA head David Patreous was found dead in northern Pakistan today. Officials are unsure how or why she was there.

Heck FDR had what 3 mistresses we worry too much about other peoples bedrooms these days in my humble opinion.

FDR had three mistresses?

But....

How....

Did....

He- Uh....

hmmmmm.

[Sphere]

Or.... And I know this sounds crazy, but perhaps the man is just truly honourable and has decided that actions such as extramarital affairs are not befitting the office of Director of the CIA. He may also wish to focus on his family and repair things there; something which is probably a bit hard to do while in such a job. It's also possible that the other person may also be a serving CIA officer, so he's resigning to prove to his wife that it is over.

But no, let's stick with the comspiracy theories that he's been forced out and this is all some conspiracy to do with Benghazi. That's much more sensible.

Go home Dr. Zoidberg.

You're drunk.

[jsktrogdor]

I think he doesnt want to be around for the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Would you?