Charley Noble, I disagree with your assessment. Patraeus was responsible for the military murder of Shi'ites and Sunnis in that country by:
1. Escalating the war through the so-called "surge". Bush took orders from him because like so many in this country, military leaders are glorified even when they do immoral
things.
2. He also supported the drone strikes that have taken place.
3. Sex is not the real reason he should have resigned. Being a bloodthirsty general
is reason enough.

His affairs are trivial compared to the monstrous military actions that he supported in Iraq and Bush patted him on the back for it.

His deception was indicative on a political level reflected in his personal life.