If you've come this far with us, you must agree in our philosophy and our goal. Accordingly, you are hereby elected to the Smedley Butler Society. You now have the privilege of working on a valid concept first presented by a smart, experienced, authentic American hero and the responsibility to spread this idea in whatever ways you can think of so that we may achieve our goal to gain freedom from war. Contact friends, write letters to editors, whatever makes sense to you. If you are in the media, we need your help. Let's all keep an open mind. Potential supporters will be found on both sides of the aisle, from conservatives concerned about nation-building and the debt, to progressives concerned with corporate abuse and domestic priorities. Everyone is (or should be) concerned with human injury and death.
Let's just say no -- to empire.
For further information, see Smedley Butler's biography and his book WAR IS A RACKET, read his "interview" and see his gravesite photo. Also read our newsletter. Click here to purchase his book and support Buzzflash, and here to purchase a bumper sticker..
Go here , here and here to see how Smedley Butler foiled a Wall Street plot to overthrow the government. Read a rare copy of The Plot to Sieze the White House by Jules Archer.
And support CODEPINK -- Bring our war $$ home!
This 2007 photo shows some of the older base housing at Midway Park neighborhood at Camp Lejeune, N.C. - (Gerry Broome/AP)
Freedom from war: Let's bring it on!