I think the MoveOn ad was overheated, myself, and a wasted opportunity because it resorted to ad hominem slur tactics. I've seen others do that, notably here on Mudcat for time to time. It never brings about any good result.

That said, it is up to examination whether Petraeus' dreams of a presidential future or his loyalty to the present Administration did or did not slant his analysis of their efforts in IRaq.

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