Tag Archives: Petraeus

Who do we really want to lead us?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by tgilson

I don’t know which is more disheartening – the fact that the two leaders in the Presidential race are a celebrity show bully or a self-proclaimed Socialist or that the woman who could be the first female president is so … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on David Petraeus’ Career

Posted on April 24, 2015 by tgilson

David Petraeus’ career did not end the way he had planned. He had images of running for President after being Secretary of Defense. He had it all planned out and THEN – along came an attractive woman who wanted to … Continue reading →

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Is extreme hubris a good quality in a leader? Let’s talk about David Petraeus and Hillary Clinton

Posted on March 7, 2015 by tgilson

This week was a tough week for people with email accounts and powerful positions. Between David Petraeus and Hillary Clinton, perhaps our lesson is to go back to face-to-face conversations and never use anything electronic. Of course, that will probably … Continue reading →

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The Petraeus Scandal: You can’t make this stuff up

Posted on November 16, 2012 by tgilson

This week I thought I was reading one of my own plots when every morning there was a new twist to the Petraeus scandal. I couldn’t believe it from the very start.  Having spent some time in the intelligence world, … Continue reading →

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