
964: Responding to Senator McConnell's Economic Plan (War is a Racket by the Maverick Marine, Major General Smedley Butler)
Radical Personal Finance
Profiting from War: Bankers, Manufacturers, and Propaganda
This chapter examines the economic aspects of war and the profits made by various industries during wartime. It discusses the manipulation of government bonds by bankers, the manufacturing of unnecessary military equipment, and the propaganda tactics used to recruit soldiers. The chapter also addresses the financial burden placed on soldiers and their families, resulting in significant financial losses.
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