{"product_id":"war-is-a-racket-isbn-9781586424626","title":"War is a Racket:And Other Essential Truths from General Smedley Butler","description":"\u003cb\u003eUpdated with fresh material, including a new foreword by Kristofer Goldsmith, this edition brings the prophetic warnings of the 2-time Medal of Honor recipient to a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A short, blunt, and extremely vigorous blast.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 1932 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 foreword from combat veteran and advocate Kristofer Goldsmith, this edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to build their antifascist toolkit. | \u003cb\u003eSmedley Butler, \u003c\/b\u003ea retired Marine Corp major general who was one of the most decorated combat veterans of his time, is best known today for \u003ci\u003eWar is a Racket\u003c\/i\u003e (1935), an anti-war, anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism critique of US military interventionism that has remained perennially in-print and is as relevant today as ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristofer Goldsmith\u003c\/b\u003e is an investigator, writer, founder, and Iraq combat veteran who studies disinformation and domestic extremist movements. Kristofer takes an unconventional approach to fighting America’s homegrown fascist organizations and protecting our democracy.","brand":"Steerforth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759530094821,"sku":"NP9781586424626","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/war-is-a-racket-isbn-9781586424626","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}