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IrishBubbaLiberal

(2,561 posts) Mon Jun 23, 2025, 04:47 PM Jun 23

For the youngsters who didnt listen in US History class. The US loves war. It's boffo business. [View all]

For the youngsters who didnt listen in US History class. The US loves war. Itâ€™s boffo business.

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— This Ainâ€™t Right ðŸ‡³ðŸ‡¿ ðŸ‡²ðŸ‡½ (@thisaintright.bsky.social) 2025-06-22T18:15:41.160Z

https://www.thehistoryreader.com/us-history/smedley-butler-a-gangster-of-capitalism/

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For the youngsters who didnt listen in US History class. The US loves war. It's boffo business. [View all] IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 23 OP

It was Gore Vidal who first opened my eyes to this reality, Pinback Jun 23 #1