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Limbaugh’s Response to Petraeus, Allen Scandal Is Instant Classic: ‘Too Many Generals Taking Orders From Their Privates’

Nov. 13, 2012 4:02pm Jonathon M. Seidl

If you were looking for an iconic phrase to come from the evolving, real-life soap opera that is the David Petraeus/Paula Broadwell/Gen. John Allen/Jill Kelley affair and email scandal, Rush Limbaugh delivered on Tuesday.

During his monologue on the issue, Limbaugh uttered a classic line sure to leave many rolling: “I don’t want to prejudge this, folks, but it sure seems to me that we have way too many generals taking orders from their privates.”

That was in response to new news today that Gen. Allen exchanged thousands of pages worth of “inappropriate” emails with Kelly, the woman who was threatened by Petraeus’s mistress and who eventually took that badgering to the FBI.

That’s quite a way to put it. You can listen to that short section below, courtesy of Daily Rushbo:

And here is Rush’s full monologue:

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Comments (28)

Secret Squirrel
Posted on November 14, 2012 at 9:59am
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Rush and Beck are the only ones that make sense of these stories.
Something big happened in Libya, and Obama knew, and let people die.
Gun running to Syria? Weapons we gave Libyan “rebels” are now in Al Qaeda?
We always support the muslim brotherhood?
The coverup is underway.
Let’s see if Petraeus bows to mob rule.

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dajones
Posted on November 14, 2012 at 7:35am
Obama -”We’re the Most Transparent and Ethical Administration in U.S. History!”
hahaha, Obama’s selections for leadership positions have to be some of the worst ever conceived in the history of the USA. As for transparency, the only thing transparent is Obama’s distain for the American people and our country.

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hamptonsurfer
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 7:00pm
the general didn’t just ef that lady. he effed each and everyone one of us – right up the touchas. by compromising himself, he allowed himself to be subject to political blackmail and he gave away top secret scoop to his concubine. if guys like this can earn 4 stars, my next door neighbor Joey can too.

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- NeilChapin
  Posted on November 14, 2012 at 6:10am
  Got to love Rush. Read fresh political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
  
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danbarlinmar
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:55pm
im really disappointed in Genital Petraeus. his actions are inexcusable.

but i also believe the administration will make him into the scapegoat for the libya fiasco, which he does not deserve.

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beefrank
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:38pm
Obama was wrong. The military still uses bayonets. At least, the generals are.

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- rickc34
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 6:01pm
  These men are not trustworthy and should not lead.
  
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honor007
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:59pm
Pray for our military _/\_

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Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:56pm
Does anyone else get the impression there is a dragnet going down? Patraeus, Africon commander, Mcafee framed for killing neighbor *happens to be an expert in virus, worms, hacks)? Top Position cabinet people extricating themselves in exchange for “life,liberty and the pursuit of the elitist dream existence’? This while obama meets with the Muslim brotherhood and the union radicals of the alinsky left, asking them what do they want and what do they need?

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Newone
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:56pm
Now, General John Allen? Is Obama following in the footsteps of Hitler and Stalin….knocking down our Generals one by one?

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- IndyGuy
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:04pm
  Yes
  
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- Vickie Dhaene
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 6:19pm
  Bingo!
  
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HowardBeale1
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:34pm
I’m not a Dittohead, but Rush nailed it (NO pun intended). Top brass answering the call of BOOTY, while listening INTENTLY to their privates…SPECTACULARLY EPIC FAIL. And not to let these women off the hook, it’s beyond SAD. But given our present culture, I’m not surprised. Skank “ho” behavior is standard now, and a woman is considered odd if she has respect for herself. As a retired female soldier, it’s quite embarrassing. *shakes head*

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IndyGuy
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:33pm
‘Too Many Generals Taking Orders From Their Privates’…..Beautifully put…

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kalli
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:26pm
It was a classic! I did get a good laugh about it. I’ve tried to stay away from all this flabbergas which has taken over the more important investigations that should be done. BENGHAZII, and the murder of 4 Americans. FAST AND FURIOUS, the murder at Agent Terry and 300 Mexicans. VOTER FRAUD that has Patriots mad as he!!. JOBS AND THE ECONOMy, that apparently is going to be decided by ovomit’s radical guests today. The cover ups to protect this evil regime is mind-boggling and should be at the forefront of our elected congress. But, what is the important thing to them??? Legitimizing illegal immigrants.

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edcoil
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:21pm
The moment I heard it I knew it was a winner and get some legs.

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momrules
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:21pm
Oh how I am laughing. Leave it to Rush to sum it up perfectly.

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tj1961
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:20pm
What “head” are they thinking with??

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- neverending
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 8:55pm
  Obviously the wrong one.
  
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Couyon64
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:20pm
So Slick Willie can dabble an intern as President and nothing happens but General(s) have to resign. Hmmmmmmmm

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biohazard23
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:19pm
Gives new meaning to call of booty, I mean, DUTY….

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- netmail
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:31pm
  Combat Booty…
  
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- grayling646
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:58pm
  Booty, honor, country.
  
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Whiskey_Tango
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:12pm
I don’t get it….

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- M13
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:51pm
  Just use your head.
  
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SquidVetOhio
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:09pm
Simply awesome.

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hauschild
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 4:04pm
You know what’s funny? I listened to Rush say this today and I didn’t get until I read the quote…..twice!

It’s a bitch being a puritan.

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- chips1
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 7:49pm
  You must have some exciting stories about your trip over on the Mayflower.
  
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