Rush Limbaugh & Benedict Arnold

March 2, 2009 | wilmington, North Carolina | Vetting explained

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Benedict Arnold By May of 1779, Arnold had begun bargaining with the British. Why would a man commit treason against his country, especially one who had fought so valiantly? We can only speculate. He was certainly angry and hurt over the many slights he received over the years. He probably felt unappreciated by his country and those he fought with, even sacrificing his own leg for the cause. His pride was most likely the biggest piece of his life that was damaged - humiliation was always an affront Arnold could never take. Money, of course, played a big part. He was offered in excess of 10,000 pounds and a commission in the British military. Rush Limbaugh Feb,2009 The dirty little secret is that every Republican in this country wants Obama to fail, but none of them have the guts to say so. I do."

Bipartisanship only happens after one side has been defeated. Ask the Japanese after World War II. Ask the Germans."

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