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"Out of war nations acquire additional territory, if they are victorious. They just take it. This newly acquired territory promptly is exploited by the few - the selfsame few who wrung dollars out of blood in the war. The general public shoulders the bill." ~ Smedley Butler
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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"I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested. I helped make Mexico, especially Tampico, safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in." ~ Gen. Smedley Butler
March 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
johnautry.bsky.social
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"War is a racket. It always has been... A few profit - and the many pay. But there is a way to stop it. You can't end it by disarmament conferences. You can't eliminate it by peace parleys at Geneva. Well-meaning but impractical groups can't wipe it out by resolutions. It can be smashed effectively only by taking the profit out of war." ~ Gen. Smedley Butler
March 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
johnautry.bsky.social
#GeneralSmedleyButler
"I served in all commissioned ranks from a second Lieutenant to a Major General. And during that time, 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." ~ Gen. Smedley Butler
February 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
johnautry.bsky.social
#GeneralSmedleyButler
"There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights.” ~ Gen. Smedley Butler
February 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
johnautry.bsky.social
#GeneralSmedleyButler
"I served in all commissioned ranks from a second Lieutenant to a Major General. And during that time, 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." ~ Gen. Smedley Butler
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
johnautry.bsky.social
Looking at you Venezuela.
#GeneralSmedleyButler
"Out of war nations acquire additional territory, if they are victorious. They just take it. This newly acquired territory promptly is exploited by the few - the selfsame few who wrung dollars out of blood in the war. The general public shoulders the bill." ~ Smedley Butler
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
rosecoveredglasses.bsky.social
The General Who Received 2 Medals Of Honor And Exposed The Dark Wall Street Underside Of Warfare - See historical parallels to recent wars sold to the American public based on false information.
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The General Who Received 2 Medals Of Honor And Exposed The Dark Wall Street Underside Of Warfare - See historical parallels to recent wars sold to the American public based on false information. The General Who Received 2 Medals Of Honor And Exposed The Dark Wall Street Underside Of Warfare - See historical parallels to recent wars sold to the American public based on false information.
April 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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If you need a dead white military guy to lionize today, go do a deep dive on the life and legacy of General Smedley Butler. You're welcome in advance.
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May 25, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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#GeneralSmedleyButler Any Advice for #GeneralJohnKelly. I am #Paperclip the Norwegian Underground Playbook. I'm doing something. All I will Say is Semper Fi
April 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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We Need a Hero. I'm just One starting #Paperclip all from the Norwegian Underground Playbook
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Semper Fi
April 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM