Smedley Butler Quotes: Revealing the Truth About Military and Capitalism

„I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism. I helped make Mexico and 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. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefit of Wall Street. I helped purify Nicaragua for the International Banking House of Brown Brothers in 1902-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for the American sugar interests in 1916. I helped make Honduras right for the American fruit companies in 1903. In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested. Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. I operated on three continents.“

Smedley Darlington ButlerSmedley Butler reveals the hidden link between military and capitalism – a key quote for understanding war and power.
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Smedley Darlington Butler was a U.S. Marine Corps officer known for his critical views on war and military power.

This quote reveals the often hidden role of the military as an enforcer of capitalist interests worldwide. Butler compellingly shows how war and economy intertwine and invites us to critically reflect on power and responsibility.


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Quote by Smedley Darlington Butler revealing his views on military service supporting capitalism

Smedley Darlington Butler (1881–1940) was a U.S. Marine Corps Major General famous for his honesty and critique of military ventures and warfare. He wrote the book "War is a Racket," exposing the economic interests behind wars and denouncing the entanglement of military and industry.

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"Beautiful ideals were painted for our boys who were sent out to die. The was the "war to end wars." This was the "war to make the world safe for democracy." No one told them that dollars and cents were the real reason. No one mentioned to them, as they marched away, that their going and their dying would mean huge war profits. No one told these American soldiers that they might be shot down by bullets made by their own brothers here. No one told them that the ships on which they were going to cross might be torpedoed by submarines built with United State patents. They were just told it was to be a "glorious adventure". Thus, having stuffed patriotism down their throats, it was decided to make them help pay for the war, too. So, we gave them the large salary of $30 a month! All that they had to do for this munificent sum was to leave their dear ones behind, give up their jobs, lie in swampy trenches, eat canned willy (when they could get it) and kill and kill and kill...and be killed”" Smedley Darlington Butler
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