Despite what many people think, being head of the CIA was an important step for Bush-41, and was an excellent resume-polisher. Several other heads of intelligence services have been able to trade their sources of knowledge for considerable power within the upper circles of heads of government, regardless if it were Democrat or Republican. David Petraeus may have had his eye in higher office at one time, but that is now pretty effectively foreclosed.

Attaining flag rank in the military services is first of all, a highly political undertaking, and dependent on the indulgence of these same heads of government. Some very capable officers never advance beyond field grade, not for lack of competence, but for lack of a sponsor.

Sucking up and apple-polishing works, here more than in almost any other enterprise imaginable.

More hot girls in D.C.????

Had had have any brain and honor we would have resign about two weeks into it after it was clear that Obama lied.
That resignation at this time might have put Mitt over the top.
He was playing both sides.
No honor, no country.
Same league as Collin guy, both are disgusting, political hacks in the uniform.

If he had brains and character, he would have NEVER taken a position it the current criminal administration. Sorry, whatever colors his future is of his own making and I for one wish him NOTHING but sadness, regret, and remorse....

Ledeen never disappoints. Instead of regurgitating what we´ve read over and over and over, he thinks about and writes his own original material, which is usually very good. Like this analysis.

If you can pull yourself away from the titillating stories about Jill Kelley and hot girls, and want to read something with a little more heft, this is it.

I cannot imagine this reasoned piece eliciting a driveby one-liner.