https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/11/12/the-eight-shames-and-seven-dwarfs/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:45:48 -0400<![CDATA[David Petraeus fought to keep his job at the CIA after being told the FBI knew of his affair with Paula Broadwell. But James Clapper firmly showed him the door the day after Obama was re-elected. &#8220;Petraeus planned to stay in the job even after he acknowledged the affair to the FBI, hoping the episode would never become public. He resigned last week after being told to do so by Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr. on the day President Obama was reelected.&#8221;]]>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:39:45 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/11/12/the-eight-shames-and-seven-dwarfs-n192199