Quote by William Blum on Terrorism and Power Structures

„A terrorist is someone who has a bomb, but doesn't have an air force.“

William BlumWilliam Blum on terrorism: Someone with a bomb but without an air force is called a terrorist.
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William Blum was an American author and critic of United States foreign policy.

This statement by William Blum questions political definitions of terrorism and power structures.


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William Blum quote about terrorism, bombs, and air power

William Blum (1933–2018) initially worked for the U.S. State Department, which he left in 1967 because of his opposition to the Vietnam War. He later became a writer and co-founded the underground newspaper Washington Free Press. He was particularly known for his critical research into CIA covert operations and U.S. foreign policy.

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