What inspired Smedley D. Butler to write such a direct critique of war and military profits?
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What inspired Smedley D. Butler to write such a direct critique of war and military profits?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about how the book exposes the economic motives behind war?
How do you think this book’s message holds up in today’s geopolitical climate?