Smedley Darlington Butler Quote: The Harsh Truth About War and Profit

„Beautiful ideals were painted for our boys who were sent out to die. The was the "war to end wars." This was the "war to make the world safe for democracy." No one told them that dollars and cents were the real reason. No one mentioned to them, as they marched away, that their going and their dying would mean huge war profits. No one told these American soldiers that they might be shot down by bullets made by their own brothers here. No one told them that the ships on which they were going to cross might be torpedoed by submarines built with United State patents. They were just told it was to be a "glorious adventure". Thus, having stuffed patriotism down their throats, it was decided to make them help pay for the war, too. So, we gave them the large salary of $30 a month! All that they had to do for this munificent sum was to leave their dear ones behind, give up their jobs, lie in swampy trenches, eat canned willy (when they could get it) and kill and kill and kill...and be killed”“

Smedley Darlington ButlerDiscover Smedley Butler's honest view on war: how patriotism and profit come together in brutal reality.

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Smedley Darlington Butler was a U.S. Marine Corps officer known for his critical views on war and military power.

This powerful quote reveals the bitter truth behind the ideals of war and reminds us to critically question the costs of patriotism and warfare.

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Smedley Darlington Butler|propaganda, psychology, state, war, world war

Smedley Darlington Butler (1881–1940) was a U.S. Marine Corps Major General famous for his honesty and critique of military ventures and warfare. He wrote the book "War is a Racket," exposing the economic interests behind wars and denouncing the entanglement of military and industry.