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War Is a Racket

Smedley Butler

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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  • September 29 · 4 hr 26 min

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  • September 27 · 6 hr 42 min

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  • September 26 · 6 hr 6 min

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    "Tales Of The Trail; Short Stories Of Western Life" by Henry Inman offers a vivid glimpse into the rugged and adventurous spirit of the American West through a collection of engaging short stories. This audiobook captures the essence of frontier life,...

  • September 25 · 1 hr 40 min

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  • September 24 · 8 hr 10 min

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  • September 23 · 2 hr 58 min

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  • September 21 · 1 hr 3 min

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  • September 20 · 7 hr 48 min

    Man-of-War Life-Charles Nordhoff

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  • September 19 · 1 hr

    War Is a Racket-Smedley Butler

    "War Is a Racket" by Smedley Butler is a powerful critique of the military-industrial complex and the motivations behind war. Butler, a decorated Marine Corps general, argues that war primarily serves the interests of a wealthy few rather than the...

  • September 19 · 7 hr 35 min

    My War Experiences in Two Continents-Sarah Broom Macnaughtan

    "My War Experiences in Two Continents" by Sarah Broom Macnaughtan offers a poignant reflection on the author's experiences during wartime across two continents. Through her vivid recounting, Macnaughtan captures the complexities of conflict, the...

  • September 18 · 1 hr 42 min

    First Battle of Bull Run-Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

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