{"product_id":"war-is-a-racket-and-other-essential-truths-from-general-smedley-butler","title":"War Is a Racket: And Other Essential Truths from General Smedley Butler","description":"\u003cb\u003eIncludes a new introduction by Kristofer Goldsmith, the nation's most recognized authority on the targeting of American troops and veterans with disinformation and extremist recruiting efforts. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpdated with fresh material, this edition brings the prophetic warnings of the 2-time Medal of Honor recipient to a new generation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A short, blunt, and extremely vigorous blast.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmedley Butler, a retired Marine Corps major general and the most decorated combat veteran of his era, is best known today for \u003ci\u003eWar is a Racket\u003c\/i\u003e (1935), a searing anti-war, anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism critique of U.S. military interventionism that has remained perennially in-print and is as relevant today as ever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new collection features additional writings that underscore Butler's role as a staunch advocate for veterans' rights and a fearless defender of democracy. In addition to his 1933 call-to-action, \"You've Got to Get Mad,\" this volume includes his explosive 1934 testimony before the McCormack-Dickstein Committee. There, Butler exposed \"The Business Plot\"--a conspiracy by a group of Wall Street and other powerful figures that sought to convince Buter to use his influence over disgruntled veterans to seize control of the federal government and install a fascist regime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith America's present day military activity more closely tied to corporate profits and the enrichment of its leaders than ever, Butler's insightful breakdown of the military-industrial complex remains highly resonant. Featuring a new introduction from combat veteran and advocate Kristofer Goldsmith, this edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to build their antifascist toolkit.","brand":"Steerforth Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48123966095549,"sku":"BS-TC0-424626","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781586424626-HD.jpg?v=1787093253","url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/products\/war-is-a-racket-and-other-essential-truths-from-general-smedley-butler","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}