Similarities between Benedict Arnold and Jane Fonda???

Answer 1

Not really that many similarities beteen them. Benedict Arnold was a General on the side of the Colonies during the American Revolution. He felt slighted by Washington and the Contential Congress; so he decided to betray the Colonialists forces in exchange for rank and wealth in the British Army. If the plot had not been revealed in a timely manner, the Americans would have lost the war. As it was, Arnold's betrayal was a deep blow to the American forces, but not nearly as damaging as it could have been.

Jane Fonda was apposed to the war in Vietnam, spoke out against it, and even visited the VC forces (the enemy). She had no real military worth and did not have knowledge that proved valuable for the VC forces. Now, is what she did offensive to those that served in Vietnam? Yes. Was it her right to speak her mind? Absolutely. Was it okay for her to give aid and comfort to the enemy? No. Was it okay for her to degrade her fellow countrymen who were being held as POWs? Absolutely not!

The only difference is that we only have Jane Fonda to kick around about this.

Answer 2

AFAIK, Benedict's wife was a British Loyalist which I imagine had a great influence on his ultimate decision to betray the fledgling USA. By all accounts, Benedict was a highly intelligent man and accomplished general. I'm fairly certain that he thoughtfully considered the consequences of his decision and accepted those risks when he committed his treason.

Jane Fonda was a foolish young woman, flush with the ignorance only someone disconnected and insulated from reality that living a sheltered life could give. Through her actions she supported the death of all US Servicemen likely believing (correctly no less) that she would be insulated from the consequences as she no doubt was her entire life.

So, in answer to your question, Benedict Arnold's name became synonymous with treason through the passage of years. It appears that as we write our own history, Jane's Fonda's name appears to be going down a similar revision. Perhaps someday in the future, when one child sees another fall off a swing injuring themselves and that child steps around to get on the swing rather than help, their friends will call the witness "Hanoi Jane", someone who puts their own desires above the safety and well being of others.

Answer 3

Fonda acknowledged her sin and asked forgivness--which was not granted, since those p****d off at her never did anything for which they needed forgivness. Fonda went on to invest herself in doing things for others and giving back to the community. She created the Georgia Coalition Against Adolescent Pregnancy. As a result of her efforts hundreds of poor young girls in Georgia have moved from hopelessness to productive lives. I dont Think Benedict Arnold did that.

Answer 4

none - Benedict Arnold was probably the best fighting general in the colonial army and gave his life for his country. Unfortunately, his effort was not rewarded by congress and eventually made an emotionally bad decision.

Jane Fonda - did not fight for her country and she made a foolish decison based upon trying to be self-rightous. What was her underlying motive?

Answer 5

We havent shot Jane Fonda yet. Lets send her *** to Iraq and put a big target on her head. Ten bucks say the American Soldiers will shoot her before any insurgents do.

Answer 6

Other than they both sold out their country, not much. General Arnold was quite talented in his field, whereas Fonda is plain ol' not.

Answer 7

He was a traitor who devised a scheme that would have allowed the British to control the Hudson Valley and split the colonies. She was a stupid girl who posed for a stupid picture. And as far as her not apologizing? This is what she said: I would like to say something, not just to Vietnam veterans in New England, but to men who were in Vietnam, who I hurt, or whose pain I caused to deepen because of things that I said or did. I was trying to help end the killing and the war, but there were times when I was thoughtless and careless about it and I'm very sorry that I hurt them. And I want to apologize to them and their families. [...] I will go to my grave regretting the photograph of me in an anti-aircraft gun, which looks like I was trying to shoot at American planes. It hurt so many soldiers. It galvanized such hostility. It was the most horrible thing I could possibly have done. It was just thoughtless."

Answer 8

Both claimed to love the land they lived in but still sold them out for personal gain. Hanoi Jane should have did time for that little stunt of her's. I hope all her dreams are filled with the faces of the dead she helped propagate.

Answer 9

For all you vietnam patriots I pissed on Jane Fonda!!! P.S. JaneFonda is the one with the dick

Answer 10

Jane fonda is extreemly limited. Why bother with her?