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“Why don't those damn oil companies fly their own flags on their personal property-maybe a flag with a gas pump on it.”

Quote by Smedley Butler

Book:War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

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War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

This book is a passionate and persuasive antiwar tract, offering a firsthand account of the devastating impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. The author, a highly decorated soldier, provides a candid look at the corrupting influence of war on society and the economy, advocating for peace and exposing the myths surrounding military service. more

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Smedley Butler was an American author, social activist, and military officer, known for his anti-war stance and his works that exposed American imperialism. more

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