Really? Sorry if I struck a nerve. I'm certainly not trying to imply that I'm the smartest person in the room, but there are plenty of reasons someone could keep a clearance and still not have the need to know. Compartmentalization in information security is a big deal, whether public or private, the limiting of access to information to persons or other entities on a need-to-know basis to perform certain tasks. When it comes to former Generals, I'm sure there are ways they could keep an inside track or hear whisperings, but I wasn't trying to be combative. Lighten up man... I think you're taking No-nut November too seriously. lol