The military has long not served the interests of the American people
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I know nothing at all about Smedley Butler, but that sounds like the statement of a man who regrets defending American liberty... Maybe even a communist
It's complicated. Dude certainly didn't regret defending American liberty, as any time there was fighting to be done he got back in, but he was pretty jaded from fighting to protect private interests in the Caribbean and South America.
He was an anti-fascist republican that supported FDR. He was from the political class, career military, private sector between wars, ran for office and lectured after he retired.
Bona fide war hero.
Interesting guy either way.
Something you should know about Smedly Butler, he is one of only two Marines ever to receive 2 Medals of Honor.
Nah, sounds like a man who understood “liberty” was being used to strong arm nations and govts worldwide.
Freely grow those bananas or we freely kill you.
And you'd be absolutely wrong. Go read his book, really more or a pamphlet, "War is a Racket".
General Smedley rightly identified the federal governments thirst for enriching themselves and their cronies under the guise of "spreading democracy".
I fought in OIF and you know what...it had ZERO to do with defending American liberty. Just like all the other endless wars politicians get us into.
You have an obligation to educate yourself on our history. Go read up.
He was well before his time.