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1. #1
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

   Must’ve been overcome by the roomful of stupidity. Can happen sometimes.

2. #2
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:48 am, letget said:

   Thank God the Gen. is ok. I hope he continues to be so.
   L

3. #3
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am, SpeakEasy said:

   Rogue, I was thinking similar thoughts; A man of high intelligence and accomplishment being summoned to report to the opposite. His reality button just needed to reset.

4. #4
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am, thejim said:

   Petraeus IS the “Best and Brightest”, the type of American that helped make America the great country that it is and the best hope, today, of remaining the beacon of hope for all. Only the best wishes for General Petraeus.

5. #5
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:57 am, tre said:

   The effort required to keep from cussing them out was just too much!

   I’m glad he’s okay. We still need him.

6. #6
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:58 am, Lindsay said:

   This was probably due to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar…but he still needs to have bloodwork, and a cardiac and neuro work up. Both are standard for passing out momentarily, especially in adults.

7. #7
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:58 am, LOBOMAN said:

   Maybe he fell asleep — From all the stupidity rampant from the front of the room…

8. #8
   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am, WarEagle82 said:

   This seems to happen from time to time. Is testifying before Congress this stressful? I mean the man has faced combat! I find listening to these arrogant, self-centered, narcissistic morons on Capitol Hill annoying but I can’t imagine passing out.

   And if Etheridge is hanging around I doubt he would try to “pull an Etheridge” on the General, who could frankly drop the jerk in a New York minute…

9. #9
   On June 15th, 2010 at 11:08 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

   On June 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

   Must’ve been overcome by the roomful of stupidity. Can happen sometimes.

   Aye to that. Stupidity multiplied by cowardice has to be hard on an honest man.

10. #10
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am, bear1909 said:

    He’ll be President some day soon. Glad he showed he is human. I am not so sure about the President in Name Only.

    Bear1909 out.

11. #11
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am, right_on said:

    Negative comments from the left coming in 3…2…1?

12. #12
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am, happyscrapper said:

    Prayers for the General! When you hold in all your emotions, that can manifest in various ways. He was probably working so hard not to tell all those morons to go to hell, that he got the vapors!! Anyone ever see the movie “Dead Zone” with Christopher Walkin? The psychic shook hands with the Presidential candidate and the evil vibes knocked him right to the ground. Patraeus might have some psychic ability.

13. #13
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:30 am, ssnark said:

    This is a man who on his first tour in Iraq as CG of the 101st wore out a UH-60 Blackhawk and put 100s of hours on the backup bird. He was tireless and seemed to be where he was needed at the right times.
    He survived being shot in the chest, on a range, saved by none other than former Senator, Dr. Bill Frist.
    I’d bet that he came from CENTCOM directly and simply was too consumed by work to remember to eat or drink.

    Yes, I’d follow him to hell and back twice if he asked.

14. #14
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:37 am, Ralph Gizzip said:

    He probably passed out from a lack of oxygen. We all know Senators can suck the oxygen from a room faster than a vacuum pump.

15. #15
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am, USMCgramma said:

    God bless him! This Congress would make anyone sick. Praying for him and our troops wherever they may be (especially our loved one in Afghanistan)…they have the discipline, integrity and intestinal fortitude that Congress lacks.

16. #16
    On June 15th, 2010 at 11:52 am, MacEamonn said:

    It appeared to me that when the General passed out Senator McCain started to get out of his seat to assist him.

17. #17
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:00 pm, spaceycakes said:

    it’s obvious that he was overcome by his bloodthirsty, war-mongering, baby-killing, racist past.

    *wrettttttch-gag!*

    sorry, guys; I can’t even do a good imitation without getting sick.

18. #18
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:07 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    Who were the jerk photographers snapping away?

    Ironic that it was McCain speaking when the General fainted.

    I did see McCain sit up when he noticed the General slump but it didn’t appear to me that he was about to get up. Of course, he probably realized there were others closer and more able to assist.

    Hope he is okay and recovers from whatever hit him.

19. #19
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:09 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    spaceycakes said:
    sorry, guys; I can’t even do a good imitation without getting sick.

    Just look lazy, stupid and tired: Congress will come calling-
    grease the steps

20. #20
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:21 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Looking at that many idiots on a Senate committee would cause any normal person to pass out. The stupidity has to be overwhelming.

21. #21
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:31 pm, rightisright said:

    God Bless the General

22. #22
    On June 15th, 2010 at 12:49 pm, zorro said:

    On June 15th, 2010 at 10:48 am, letget said:

    Thank God the Gen. is ok. I hope he continues to be so.
    L

    Ditto

    Thanks for the updates on Twitter Michelle.

23. #23
    On June 15th, 2010 at 2:00 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Must have spent the night “cooking the books for the White House.”

    Just a reminder – the group that supported that idiotic position has been supported by George Soros and one of the Hyatt Hotels Pritzkers.

24. #24
    On June 15th, 2010 at 2:05 pm, Hangfire said:

    I always drink plenty before I have a mic.

25. #25
    On June 15th, 2010 at 4:11 pm, Pauldow said:

    In the town I grew up in, we have Memorial Day ceremonies. The high school band is there, and they always tell the band members that they need to eat breakfast that day. There’s always some kid who thinks they don’t have time to grab something, or they’re tough enough to not need morning food.
    Without fail, at least one drops every year.

26. #26
    On June 15th, 2010 at 4:43 pm, Tuesday said:

    We are praying for men like the General to remain healthy, safe and sound. They are irreplaceable, unlike the dummies in Congress!

    Stay well, Gen. Petraeus! God bless!

27. #27
    On June 15th, 2010 at 5:09 pm, NC BLUE said:

    Looking at all those pompous a$$es gave him temporary vapor lock of a brilliant mind. May God continue to bless this patriot and hero.

28. #28
    On June 15th, 2010 at 6:28 pm, reutersrutter said:

    Bloody vampire politicians from hell suck all your juice.

29. #29
    On June 17th, 2010 at 12:30 am, englishqueen01 said:

    Was it just me or did McCain look completely nonplussed? Like he didn’t comprehend what he was seeing, and was totally expressionless. A little disconcerting.

    On my wedding day, one of my bridesmaids made me have OJ and peanut butter on bread so I wouldn’t do the face-flop at the altar.