On the front page today, two LAT reporters advise General Petraeus to tell Hillary and Barack what they want to hear when he testifies next week. One of them may wind up his boss, they argue. But recent polls suggest it's more likely that John McCain will wind up Petraeus's boss. McCain isn't likely to look kindly on Petraeus if he softens his testimony next week.
In truth, there is only one course for Petraeus: tell it like he thinks it is. Adjusting your point of view to gain favor with particular audiences is a death sentence in the military. It sacrifices respect and trust for expediency.
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