Petraeus served at the pleasure of the President, political appointees never have recourse to firing.

My understanding was that the women in question was working when the photos were taken.

"The photo was taken at a national historic site in October by a fellow employee during a trip to Washington, D.C. attended by 40 residents and eight staff."

In the case CraztHorse sited I was under the impression that part of the job description in question was lobbying. He refused to lobby.


Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken