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War Is a Racket

War Is a Racket

By: 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 Economics Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 005 - Chapter 5 To Hell With War

    005 - Chapter 5 To Hell With War
    Jan 17 2026
    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-butler
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    7 mins
  • 004 - Chapter 4 How To Smash This Racket

    004 - Chapter 4 How To Smash This Racket
    Jan 17 2026
    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-butler
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    10 mins
  • 003 - Chapter 3 Who Pays The Bills

    003 - Chapter 3 Who Pays The Bills
    Jan 17 2026
    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-butler
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    13 mins
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