Benedict Arnold was a hero.
When you hear the name Benedict Arnold, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Traitor, right? Thing is, the guy was a hero first. Gravely wounded in a pitched battle at Quebec City. He stopped a British invasion via Lake Champlain. He won the day at the Battle of Bemis Heights that led to the eventual British surrender of Burgoyne's entire army at Saratoga. Eventually, he became disillusioned and felt he was disrespected and denied accolades to which he felt entitled. His bitterness led him to eventually betray our country and cemented the legacy, and infamy, that he so richly deserved.
Flynn likewise was a hero. He served the country honorably. But something went awry. Somewhere along the line, bitterness and resentment overcame his good judgement. Make no mistake about it. He sold our country out for a handful of gold. He's a traitor just as certain as Benedict Arnold was. He deserves the infamy and scorn that accompanies the name "Benedict Arnold" which has become a term in and of itself connoting someone who is a traitor. That will be Flynn's legacy-and it should be. Henceforth, the name Michael Flynn should carry the same significance. Shame, scorn, and the cloud of treason-whether or not it fits the legal definition, shall follow him far into the future long after he's dead and buried. Michael Flynn, traitor, sell-out, betrayer of our country. Woe be to him. May he rot in hell.
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Two generals... Flynn & Arnold
Gen Michael Flynn and Gen Benedict Arnold both started out as patriots who served their country well.
Arnold died a traitor in England.
He was not lucky enough to have a Donald Trump on his side.
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http://www.neatorama.com/2014/01/01/Americas-Monument-to-Its-Most-Infamous-Traitor-Benedict-Arnold/
John Watts de Peyster, a general in the New York State Militia during the Civil War, erected the monument in 1887. Perhaps de Peyster made it in response to the primary monument, which was erected a few years earlier. The 155-foot tall obelisk has niches for four statues. There are statues for three of the four great American leaders of the battle: General Horatio Gates, General Philip Schuyler and Colonel Daniel Morgan. The fourth niche is empty.
General Arnold’s greatest moment came during the Saratoga campaign, which ended with the surrender of an entire British army. The senior American commander, Horatio Gates, was often indecisive and shy of battle. Arnold, in contrast, was eager for battle. He personally led a successful charge on a British redoubt. During that fight, Arnold was shot in the leg and his horse fell on him.
Had Benedict Arnold died that day, he would likely be known as one of the great heroes of the American Revolutionary War. There would be towns, counties and schools named for him.
But he didn’t die. Arnold lived on to betray his country.
Which brings us to the Saratoga battlefield and the scene of Arnold’s most heroic moment.
Part of the Saratoga battlefield area is a national park. On the grounds are assorted monuments to various leaders and events. These were, of course, all built well after Arnold’s betrayal. How does it address the critical and heroic role of America’s most infamous traitor in that battle?
The monument to Arnold is known as the Boot Monument. That’s because it makes no mention of Arnold by name and honors the leg that was broken during the battle. The inscription reads:
In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the Continental army, who was desperately wounded on this spot, winning for his countrymen the decisive battle of the American Revolution, and for himself the rank of Major General.
This is a reposed my reply to another post:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016191344