Perkins Slams Petraeus

"Think about it. The man running our nation's top clandestine organization couldn't keep his own affair secret. And he's one of the best people we have in public service? If General Petraeus will compromise here, what's to say he won't or didn't compromise elsewhere? This idea that character doesn't matter runs completely counter to God's instructions for choosing leaders. Apart from what Scripture says, consider where a lack of moral standards in government has led. The breaches of integrity in Europe are almost epidemic--and look where those countries are: in complete economic, political, and spiritual turmoil. That didn't happen because the 'best people' were in charge. It happened because the truly good people didn't hold them accountable." - Hate group leader Tony Perkins, still pissed because Gen.  Patraeus backed the repeal of DADT.

CIA Director Resigns Over Affair

CIA director and four-star former Army General David Petraeus resigned today, citing an extramarital affair. From his resignation letter:

Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the President to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as D/CIA. After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. This afternoon, the President graciously accepted my resignation. As I depart Langley, I want you to know that it has been the greatest of privileges to have served with you, the officers of our Nation's Silent Service, a work force that is truly exceptional in every regard. Indeed, you did extraordinary work on a host of critical missions during my time as director, and I am deeply grateful to you for that.

RELATED: During the debate over the repeal of DADT, Petraeus said he doubted that rank-and-file "even care about DADT" or whether their fellow soldiers are gay or not.

SENATE HEARING: John McCain Nearly Bores Gen. David Patraeus To Death

The general is fine and later returned to a standing ovation.

Gen. Petraeus: Let's Review The Possible Effects Of DADT Repeal

Gen. David Patraeus, who has previously said that he doubts that rank and file soldiers "even care about DADT," today testified before Congress that the repeal should be "done in a thoughtful and considered manner" that includes its possible impact on recruitment and retention.

Gen. Petraeus: I'm Not Sure Soldiers Even Care About DADT Repeal

Gen. David Patraeus appeared on Meet The Press yesterday where he acknowledged that he had served with gay soldiers in the past. Patraeus added "I'm not sure that they do" when asked whether non-gay soldiers even care if DADT is repealed.