Coup Kookie Do

Gen. Kevin P. Byrnes has been relieved of duty. The four-star Army general relieved of command this week is alleged to have had an extramarital affair with a female civilian who does not work for the military or the federal government, the general's attorney said Wednesday.

"The allegation against General Byrnes involves a consensual, adult relationship with a woman who is not in the military, nor is a civilian employee of the military or the federal government," Robertson (attorney) said in an e-mail exchange. He said Byrnes approved the statement but was not willing to be interviewed directly about the matter.

------ Rumors around the net are that Four Star General Fired For Organizing Coup Against Neo-Cons. Upon questioning, my inside source tells me, "Byrnes is still married, they're just making him an example. Adultery is adultery in the military but, I'm surprised they went after a general for this. Somebody doesn't like him." And "LOL that article is the biggest work of fiction I have ever seen. They wouldnt simply fire the guy if that kinda shit was going on. They would have killed him and made it look like an accident."

Sigh ... doesn't pay to get your hopes up these days does it.