Topic: Smedley Butler

The host and a caller discuss Major General Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket" philosophy, arguing that foreign interference rarely benefits the American people. Joe Kent's resignation is highlighted as a modern example of a highly decorated veteran speaking out against a disastrous military plan. Kent is defended against accusations of leading a "neo-Nazi coup," with the host instead blaming Israeli influence for controlling U.S. foreign policy.

Callers raise concerns about insider trading by elected representatives buying oil futures before the strikes. A veteran discusses the "pivot of the Western Hemisphere," suggesting Trump might allow Putin to take Ukraine in exchange for staying out of the Iran conflict. However, reports of hundreds of Chinese transport planes landing in Iran suggest that escalation is more likely than a strategic withdrawal by U.S. adversaries.

Gerald Celente criticizes the media for focusing on the death of a tech tycoon on a luxury yacht while ignoring the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. He references Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket," arguing that US foreign entanglements always serve corporate interests. Celente calls out the hypocrisy of "billionaires for peace" who refuse to spend a penny to stop global conflicts.

Alex Jones recounts the "Business Plot," an alleged 1930s conspiracy involving Prescott Bush and others to recruit General Smedley Butler to overthrow the U.S. government. He ties this to his grandfather's personal accounts of Nazis extorting German-American businessmen in Dallas. Jones explains that these events led his grandfather to join the Army Air Corps to fight the Third Reich.

Referencing General Smedley Butler's 1935 work "War is a Racket," the host argues that modern wars are fought for money and power rather than necessity. A Washington Post article about Alabama Republicans losing interest in the Ukraine war is discussed, with the host noting that the political right has become the new anti-war movement while liberals have become pro-war.

Referencing General Smedley Butler, the discussion frames modern wars as a "racket" designed to distract from the globalist agenda. The concept of "Christian Zionism" is criticized for aligning with political goals rather than religious faith, specifically citing the policies of Speaker Mike Johnson.

The segment discusses the "Hamas billionaires" and the idea that 99% of wars are manufactured by the 1% for profit. Citing Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket," Shroyer argues that the military-industrial complex uses the poor as "meat in the grinder" to further geopolitical agendas. He posits that the destruction of the economy is a deliberate tactic to force desperate people into military service.

Kate Dalley concludes her guest hosting by reminding listeners of General Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket," which posits that war benefits a small elite at the expense of the masses. She questions why citizens who know the government lies about domestic issues like health and banking would suddenly believe official narratives on foreign affairs. She urges a measured, research-based approach to the news rather than following emotional "virtue signaling" on social media.

The discussion explores the intellectual roots of world government, contrasting the socialist visions of H.G. Wells with the national socialist agenda of the Nazi party. Historical resistance to these movements is noted, including General Smedley Butler's refusal to participate in a planned military coup against the United States government.

Celente labels mainstream journalists "prestitutes" for their one-sided coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war. He contrasts the current media outrage with the lack of daily coverage regarding US-led destruction in Iraq, Libya, and Yugoslavia. Citing General Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket," Celente argues that the "power-hungry freaks" in NATO and the G7 are leading the world into a catastrophic conflict for profit.

A report by Greg Reese traces the history of Nazism and fascism, claiming that powerful American entities like Prescott Bush and JP Morgan supported National Socialism in the 1930s. The report discusses Operation Paperclip, which brought Nazi scientists into NASA and the military-industrial complex. Reese defines fascism as "godlessness" and claims the "woke" and "transhumanists" are merging into a new fascist mob.

General Smedley Butler's 1930s treatise "War is a Racket" is quoted to describe the military as a "high-class muscle man" for big business and Wall Street. Celente echoes George Washington's warning against foreign entanglements, arguing that the U.S. should focus on its own borders and poverty rather than fixing the world. He lists historical interventions in Nicaragua, Haiti, and Panama as evidence of the "racketeering" nature of U.S. foreign policy.

Gerald Celente cites General Smedley Butler's famous book, "War is a Racket," to illustrate how the US military has historically been used as "muscle" for big business and Wall Street. Butler, one of the most decorated Marines in history, admitted to being a "racketeer for capitalism" in Mexico, Haiti, and China. Celente argues that the current push for war in Ukraine is the latest iteration of this long-standing racket.