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The Suppression of David Petraeus Continues

You know how Gen. David Petraeus was supposed to write that all-important September report, but won't? He's also the one who is supposed to present it to Congress and the public. But looks like he won't. Military officials are said to be "puzzled" that Condi Rice and Robert Gates will present the report, and that Gen. Petraeus won't be allowed to appear in public at all.

For a guy that the administration has endlessly hyped, he sure doesn't get much of a chance to show his talents to the world.

Update: The White House is now saying Petraeus will testify.

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I am puzzled that military officials are puzzled by this. What do they expect? Does anyone truly believe that the Bush Administration would allow someone with authority to speak with intelligence about what is really happening in Iraq?
Puh-lease.

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