Eye To Eye: David Petraeus (CBS News)

[eastariel]

KNIGHT IN SHINING KHAKIS

Our knight in shining armor -- khakis, boots, and cap,

in one hand is his phone, in the other hand a map,

David talks to his soldiers with his respectful, strong command,

as they work to save our nation with their brave and noble stand.

General David trains them well and will not let them fight

until they're pros in safety skills and military might,

so they'll return from the battle front as safely as they can,

for his soldiers are each precious to this military man.

[eastariel]

Wars rage on and have a way of making soldiers die.

General David hides his pain, and noone sees him cry.

But when he pins purple hearts on those who've survived a man's worst fears,

in David's eyes his soldiers see the sparkling of his tears.

He's proud of all his soldiers, and he gives them all the best

of the praise that often falls on him for his mountainous success.

If General David wished one thing for America to give:

He'd say, "Love our soldiers, one and all, for helping you to live."

[SpicyHam]

She has great legs!

[SpicyHam]

General Petraeus's flaw is heart problems! my dad walks the same as him

[klebanov12]

General Petraeus is a great commander and well known for his service. He should be either President, Sec of Defense or Chair man of the Joint Chief of staff.

[ManiacalMarlboroMan]

My teacher knew this guy. Hes was a lt. col when my teacher was lt. They knew eachother personally.

[judgerofwars]

what war are they talking about? iraq or afghan?? they never mention wich war.

[TheAcehd]

you know whats funny, the US has WORKED WITH THE QUDS FORCE with 100% knowledge of the president and intelligence services.

In September 2007, a few years after the "American Hiroshima" book was published, General David Petraeus reported to Congress that the Quds Force had left Iraq. Petraeus said, "The Quds Force itself, we believe, by and large those individuals have been pulled out of the country, as have the Lebanese Hezbollah trainers that were being used to augment that activity."[14]

[TheAcehd]

The U.S. Special Operations teams consisted of U.S. Army Rangers and Delta force under the command of CENTCOM General Tommy Franks. Iranian forces consisted of agents of the Qods Force under the command of Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, commander of the Pasdaran. The Northern Alliance faction consisted of over 5,000 militiamen under the command of Ismail Khan, a commander in the previous Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and former governor of Herat before the Taliban came into power in 1995.

[NX74656]

I think that General Petraeus deserves to be given a fifth star and the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also think that he would do a great job as either Secretary of Defense, National Security Advisor or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. I also think that General Petraeus would be one of this country's greatest Presidents in the White House since Richard Nixon. Katie Couric also looked very beautiful as well.

[sjk5000]

he a republican

[SilenceSlayer224]

@sjk5000 He said he hasn't voted in years, a lot of military officers don't vote because they feel it could affect their performance as a leader.

[sjk5000]

@SilenceSlayer224 ok thanks

[ImperialArmour]

His uniform must weigh like 30kgs.

[banoffee2001]

What a great opening question!!!. Sat opposite a good looking woman..."How frustrated are you?"

What are you supposed to say to that..."Hell yeah,get your kaks off"

I like Petraeus..good solid guy.

[jrd1921]

I'd like to promote him to General of the Army (5 Stars). He's commanded over one of the toughest situations ever.

I'd like him to continue to serve, then run for President as a Republican in 2016.

[Jurassic0Al]

Just look at that Goddamn fruit salad... ****ing beautiful.

[eastariel]

So maybe General Petraeus doesn't have political ambitions ... but can America have those ambitions on his behalf? Can we sneak David's name onto the ballot somehow and "surprise" him by electing him as president in 2012? Wouldn't that be funny ... if we "accidentally" got him elected without him even knowing it? The guy who knows what's going on everywhere? Playing a practical joke on General Strategist?

Miracles are possible. I say let's go for it.

[marcusantonio91]

I heard An interview with the general on the BBC world service and he was very down to earth, he was witty smart and responded well to questions. Unlike politicians he calls a spade a spade

[helpmeifucann]

where are the Be-traid-Us..........people now??

[CarryANationIII]

@helpmeifucann Give him time - he's just getting started!

[scottg4520]

I hate Katie Couric. 

[fgth1984]

David Patreus is just an American terrorist who sucks Zionist cancerous cock and wants the USA to claim all of Afghanistan's natural resourcse and blow up the natives, so Jews and Zionists can masturbate and ejaculate over dead natives murdered by Birtish terrorists. America, Israel and Great Britain are the real racialists and terrorists who also the cancer of humanity. Tiochfaidh Ar La.

[marcusstarr2000]

@fgth1984 fgth your crazy

[cjbirk]

I don't think he is republican is he? I think he is just a naturally real dude..

[Fungwabus117]

Petraeus is a fucking Grade-A badass

[sandythebear]

Katie Couric should just stop talking.

[NX74656]

I think that General Petraeus has done a great job in dealing with the War in Iraq as the Commander of U.S. and Allied Forces in Iraq. Petraeus is also doing a great job as the Director of U.S. Central Command. I thank General Petraeus for his service in the protection and defense of this country.

[afterapplepicking]

@NX74656

He's a great American, and IMO will go down in history with Stonewall Jackson and Patton and Lee and Montgomery and all the rest of the finest generals this country has ever produced.

[CoolDude8675309]

Is it just me, or is this guy really sexy?

[Master11782]

are you gay?

[CoolDude8675309]

@Master11782

Yes. Why does it matter?

[Master11782]

keep it to yourself

[CoolDude8675309]

@Master11782

So? Who cares what I say. Have you never seen a person in a random video get a compliment for their looks? And why does it matter if a guy thinks another guy is cute?

[Master11782]

just keep it to yourself, i don't flaunt my heterosexuality. I don't care if you are gay, just keep it to yourself.

[CoolDude8675309]

How am I flaunting my sexuality when I just give an opinion on someone I think is attractive? I honestly don't see the problem with it. If I was a chick and I made a comment on General Petreaus's looks I guarantee you would think nothing of it.

[Master11782]

Yeah, I wouldn't.

[CoolDude8675309]

Well, at least you are honest about your homophobia.

[Master11782]

I guess

[USAForLife2057]

@Master11782 So basically you just said I don't want to hear if you find him attractive BECAUSE your gay. Go look up bigotry.

[Master11782]

lol

[USAForLife2057]

@CoolDude8675309 Sorta kinda I don't know maybe it's just the lighting but I don't think he is that attractive.

[LordOftheMind]

he is such a soft pussy for a commander, shame on us military

[xGH3x]

you have to be soft when your fighting a bunch of raghead pussies who will only give in if they get well paying jobs.

there is no jihad, only poverty, thats why they fight, and thats why he won iraq

[jmkpns]

He would make a great president.

[ebtricks]

@jmkpns The left would go insane if a 'warmongering' general took office, but what few people realize is that military leaders understand the in's-and-out's of the political game. Oh, and they completely understand politicians.

They're disciplined, intelligent, respectable, extremely good diplomats (they understand the system), and it's more difficult for one to have reputable military success than to have political success.

But let the hard left delude itself.

[jmkpns]

@ebtricks As much as I disagree with the Afghan and Iraq wars, a military general like David Petraeus would do a better job than what we have had in office from 1989 to present.

[ebtricks]

@jmkpns Definitely.

[eastariel]

@jmkpns

We don't need a woman, man, black, or white president. We need an Eagle. We need someone whose love is bigger than his ego. We need David.

[Videowatcher198]

Seeing how bad the detroit lions are right now maybe we put General Petraeus in charge as their coach, he managed to turn Iraq around.

[HHSYR]

nice

[HHSYR]

To someone like me when I hear people say that America is in her twilight years and that we are becoming weaker I can look to people like General Petraeus and say "really?"

[Jurassic0Al]

I couldn't possibly agree more.

[NX74656]

This was a really great news story and interview. Thanks for posting this video.

[dagrk]

air of confidence to say the least, West Point graduate, Ph.D. from Princeton, a lifetime of military service we need more leaders like this..."and what are you going to do about it general?"......"WHAT WE ARE infact doing about it...." haha the man knows how to talk

[kentusmaximus]

As an Englishman, I am rather impressed with this chap, whom exudes an air of sophistication, humble intellect and steely control.

[doggreen]

@kentusmaximus

I'm reading a book about him called Tell Me How This Ends. Did you know during the 90's he was shot in the chest during a training exercise? Nearly killed him.

[Srhandel]

General David Petraeus for President 2012. He is the only hope for the Republican party to regain the White House.

[Jurassic0Al]

Petraeus is a soldier, though, heart and soul. He's been asked about that, and has stated that he has no political ambitions. It seems that isn't about to change anytime soon, though he probably would make a capable President if not a great one were he to change his mind.

[sandythebear]

@Srhandel There is a guy named ron paul and i think that if ron got the white house he would put dave as secretary of defense

[nelson3300]

@sandythebear I'd like to think anyone watching this knows who ron paul is.. he caused quite the uproar during the election process :)

[sandythebear]

@nelson3300 I most definetly without a doubt was a big fan of that uproar

[kcirtap01]

@Srhandel

I even like Petraeus and I'm more of a Democrat. :D He has a very good head on his shoulders and is extremely intelligent.

[Fungwabus117]

@kcirtap01 it isn't only republicans who like petraeus, anyone who has a good head on their shoulders will realize that this guy is the real deal, less concerned with political dealings and more concerned with getting the job done. he also realizes that it won't end by next year in june.

[kcirtap01]

@Fungwabus117

Couldn't agree more.

[SilenceSlayer224]

@Srhandel Someone that knows what it's like to be a soldier...? Yeah right, that would make too much sense. He is way too level-headed and quick thinking to be a president. Won't stop me from writing him in though. He was quoted saying "If nominated I will not run, if elected I will not serve" which was a sherman quote. I really wish he would run though. I know a lot of people in the military and am on waiting list now for the Army and there is nothing but respect for this man.

[NX74656]

@SilenceSlayer224 I think that General Petraeus has done a great job as the Commander of U.S. and Allied Forces in Afghanistan. General Petraeus has my respect and support for his service to our country.

[MrJasonSmarts]

who is this fool lol

[USMCommando]

That fool is one of our countries greatest leaders, as well as one of the smartest and tactically-proficient officers in our military today.

[MrJasonSmarts]

ahh... sorry buddy i didnt realise, forgive me, i didnt mean to offend anyone.

[GamingHell]

@MrJasonSmarts

4 star general with a shit lot of medals ... something you will never accomplish.

[adorima]

It's funny how some people say Gen. Patraeus is a "warmongerer" when he handles these tough questions (from more than just Katie Curic) with such composure, whereas the people who have no experience in war (and dare I say real hardships?) are so easily provoked.

[arepeace007]

Gen. Petraeus the Great

[cydelon]

Hi I am a right winger robot paid by _______ to go through every single youtube video containing remarks dissenting on the war, and simply click 'thumbs down on each one'.

[poolofelectrium]

the question should be asked.......general petraeus what do you know about u.f.os?

[wolfhandger]

and from now on only the arabs concel will have control of the middle east and thay will answer to the un

[wolfhandger]

this guy is a moron !

i guess he just dose what he told

yes ser right away ser will do

A OK . now if more us solders are geting killed

that tells me that thay are loseing more control and iraq up for grabs as soon as the usa pull out its a free for all becouse the usa not going to go back im again

you know what the hell is the un all about

what is it for nothing i tell you what i would do make a force made up of only muson solider

from arad countrys and put them under un control in iraq

[hanta10]

I am a Vietnam veteran. So I feel I can speak a little bit about sacrifice. First I would like to say. You sir are the moron. I can tell by the way you speak, that know nothing about our country's history and the sacrifices that have been made for it. There's just not enough space here for me to comment thoroughly about what you've said, I can only say that you have a completely distorted view of reality.

[dvdpage]

Gen. Petraeus is great. Straight talk. On point and forthright. Once again, we're "lucky" to have such talent and valor.

Thanks all vets.

[akamola]

Your empty rhetoric is not convincing anyone. Go fuck yourself, stupid war monger !!!!!!!!!

[HuxxNL]

AMERICAN FAGGETS

[dyannne]

Look at those medals and stars and stuff. How does he get those medals? Battles, wars. Of course he wants the war to continue. He will eventually cover his entire jacket with medals. He is important. He has medals and stars and stuff on his jacket to prove it.

[metalpsalm]

clueless

[metalpsalm]

I was replying to dyannne. Why is it not under that clueless post?

[SobJanta]

History repeats itself, so don't worry lets invade another country, otherwise we cannot survive with the bad recession! Let us go for war! Let us vote for Republican again, we need another Republican for war, for our economy!

[bapyou]

Evidence general? Please SHOW it to us.

[jj128]

oh yeah, "ENORMOUS NATIONAL INTEREST"...oil and war profiteering all at the expense of American lives and innocent civilians. 1/4 of congress documented to be invested in the war. the NWO is takin' over while the apathetic sheeple of America sit by and watch. What's that? Communist chinese paramilitary thug police in OUR CITIES shoving and tackling OUR CITIZENS for protesting their murderous human rights violations?  What's wrong with this picture?

[goldtipu]

She still have sexy legs...

[mrtvman]

cool