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War Is a Racket

War Is a Racket

Von: Smedley Butler
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Dive into Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butlers powerful critique of American Corporate Imperialism. With a candid reflection on his military career, Butler reveals, “I served in all commissioned ranks from second lieutenant to Major General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street, and for the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer for capitalism. I suspected I was just part of the racket all the time. Now I am sure of it.” This eye-opening summary by John Greenman invites you to explore the troubling intersection of military service and corporate greed. For more insights, visit https//www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/portraits/major-general-smedley-butlerCopyright International Ambient Sounds Politik & Regierungen Welt Ökonomie
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