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MADem

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12. Adultery was a component of PRP, as was gambling (more common a problem overseas
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 04:21 PM
Nov 2012

where there were slot machines in the clubs; or anyone near Vegas or Reno--pre-internet, of course). PRP also concerned itself with excessive drinkers who managed to bring themselves to the attention of authorities, either shore patrol, MPs or local police.

Sex and the single Sailor (or officer) wasn't a problem, but if a military spouse started complaining about a PRP person's conduct vis a vis extramarital adventures, it could cause repercussions that could impact that clearance. While they may not have gone looking for trouble, if trouble came to their attention, they didn't ignore it.

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This is one I totally believe. LiberalArkie Nov 2012 #1
Yep I could believe that also. My goodness how careless can a person be. My southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #3
Petreaus left himself wide open to blackmail by either a third party with knowledge Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #2
No doubt, the security trust has been breached by Petraeus. Segami Nov 2012 #5
Fail Little, Fail Big. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #7
I heard that everywhere Petraeous went (his home for example) was considered a command center. Liberal_in_LA Nov 2012 #4
Then why would the FBI sit on this for 4 months? BlueStreak Nov 2012 #6
I was in this program when I was in the Navy over 30 years ago smaug Nov 2012 #8
Adultery was a component of PRP, as was gambling (more common a problem overseas MADem Nov 2012 #12
and tailgate rolls on... roguevalley Nov 2012 #17
TailHOOK....wow, that was a few years ago! MADem Nov 2012 #20
Plan "R"? AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #9
Damnit, I just finally memorized those *)#%ing Nuclear Codes LynneSin Nov 2012 #10
They just added "2" to the end of the old password ThoughtCriminal Nov 2012 #11
Oh so it's password2 now LynneSin Nov 2012 #13
Tell me again. I wrote it on my hands, then washed. Seriously, I cant believe that people rhett o rick Nov 2012 #14
posted first by Ichingcarpenter Ichingcarpenter Nov 2012 #15
What a dimwit flamingdem Nov 2012 #16
Fine, I understand that adultery isn't new. Neither are lying, cheating, or stealing. Sarah Ibarruri Nov 2012 #18
POE Generic Other Nov 2012 #19
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