Both were decorated war veterans. Both did not obtain the positions they sought (Arnold got passed over for promotion and McCain got passed over for the Republican Nomination).
Is there more?
Both are known for letting a foreign force attempt to take over the USA. With Arnold, it was the British. With "Amnesty John" it is the Mexicans.
Before any of you start questioning my loyality to the USA, let me explain that the day after I finished High School (1972) I joined the military. I spent 4 1/2 years active duty and am still in the Reserves. I went to the Middle East during the first Iraqi war and Eastern Europe during the Serbian Sanctions. I have sat on aircraft awaiting deployment to various hotspots. During the second Iraqi War I volunteered and served on active duty. I also swore that I would defend this country from ememies both foreign and domestic. So now, what is your opinion about the similiarities between "Amnesty John" McCain and Benedict Arnold?!
2006-12-26 09:25:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Benedict Arnold was not killed.
Does McCain represent the people of Arizona or the corporate farms that would benefit from legalization?
On his offical website http://mccain.senate.gov/ when he talks of legalizing the criminals, he doesn't mention how it will help the good people of the state!
2006-12-26 09:41:59 · update #1
Benedict Arnold was a traitor. "Amnesty John" McCain is a decorated POW with Presidential aspirations. I would say he is trying to broaden his appeal for 2008. I don't see "Amnesty John" McCain getting past the convention as the Presidential candidate, maybe Vice-President.
Thank you for your service.
2006-12-26 09:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Really, this does not compare to John McCain at all and they should not have assassinated Benedict Arnold either but some win and some lose. McCain has already served his country enough but I assume he thinks he can make a difference.
Amnesty makes more sense than any other solution. I live in Texas I think the folks here deserve a chance to be legal because thy State of Texas gets very wealthy off the backs of illegals and bush knows this well.
2006-12-26 17:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No similarities. Benedict Arnold Sold out for money. McCain is a man of principal. Just because you disagree with him does not make him a traitor. there is a reason that most of the country admires him. He's a voice of Reason, and not a partisan hack.
2006-12-26 17:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋