We were watching the latest episode of Outlander this weekend, when the topic of Benedict Arnold came up. Perhaps I have entertained a few too many conspiracy theories over time, but this idea just came to me as I watched the show.

I have never been much of a Revolution buff, but do know that the name Benedict Arnold is associated with treasonous acts. I did not know that he was appointed by Washington who thought so highly of him to lead West Point, but later would fight for the British against his own Country.

Has it ever been considered that he and Washington may have plotted together in a covert secret mission to aide the American victory? I know that the idea is far-fetched and outrageous, but I was just wondering before I went down a potential rabbit hole here.

I freely admit that it would be some 5D chess if that was the case. It just came to me that I didn't know enough about the subject and it seemed like an awesome plot twist.

There's an alternate universe where Benedict Arnold is the hero who helped the defeat those Sons of Liberty terrorists and keep the colonies in the empire, and George Washington is remembered as the traitorous scoundrel.

Interesting that he was an ancestor of Hap Arnold of WWII fame.

aggiejim70 said:

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Interesting that he was an ancestor of Hap Arnold of WWII fame.

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And the namesake for a tasty breakfast.

Actually no it is named after the lady who introduced them.

Someone who would name their daughter Marijuana Pepsi?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_Pepsi_Vandyck

The worst part of that name is Pepsi. Seriously. No one likes Pepsi.

Yeah, with a nod to F16, Marijuana Grape Soda might have been a better name.

To be fair, it's highly likely that a British officer in the same situation (but with Arnold's treachery reversed) would have done the same thing. One of the justifications for selling commissions in the British military was the idea that gentlemen officers would behave in a more civilized manner, thus avoiding the barbarism of the mercenary armies that preceded the 18th century. The civility, however, was largely class-centric. Washington may have taken care regardless of Peggy's social status, but in general, the wives or relatives of enlisted soldiers would not have been granted the same protections.

Didn't someone send a British officer's dog back to him?

Who ranked higher at the time, wives or dogs?

Sapper Redux said:

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The worst part of that name is Pepsi. Seriously. No one likes Pepsi.

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Pepsi is my cola of choice. It's not as syrupy as coke