Wayne Madsen : Gen. Petraeus resigns from Afghanistan

Gen. David Petraeus, the most celebrated American soldier of his generation, is to leave his post as commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, The (London) Times reported Tuesday. Investigative Journalist Wayne Madsen says Gen. Petraeus left Afghanistan in order to be the next Republican Presidential nominee, causing quite a stir in the race for President in 2012.