OP-ED: Petraeus Opts Out of Politics -- or Does He?, Huffington Post. October 22, 2008

A wonderfully subtle smear from Bacevich on Petraeus: Bacevich says Petraeus gives off the impression of being apolitical but is actually a very sophisticated practitioner of politics, therefore he MUST BE WATCHED!!! The warning carries a whiff of McCarthyite threats: "okay, you may have done well in Iraq, but we're keeping our eye on you!" No actual betrayals or treasonous acts cited, just the opportunity implied and the hint that this guy could be dangerous. Nice ... It's almost like an offer in the mail: "Dave Petraeus, you've been pre-approved for the charge of treasonous careerism! If you'd care to take advantage, rest assured that we'll process your application with great speed!" Too bad the general is too mature and sophisticated to accept that apple, because the snakes willing to make that offer are many.