George w Quote by Hunter S. Thompson
““We are going to punish somebody for this attack, but just who or where will be blown to smithereens for it is hard to say. Maybe Afghanistan, maybe Pakistan or Iraq, or possibly all three at once. Who knows? Not even the Generals in what remains of the Pentagon or the New York papers calling for war seem to know who did it or where to look for them. This is going to be a very expensive war, and Victory is not guaranteed--for anyone, and certainly not for a baffled little creep like George W. Bush. All he knows is that his father started the war a long time ago, and that he, the goofy child President, has been chosen by Fate and the global Oil industry to finish it off.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1971
A cynical view that wars are driven by hidden agendas, unclear enemies, and profit motives, making outcomes uncertain and costly.
In simple terms: War is messy, profit‑driven, and uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Question motives, demand transparency.
Themes
politics
war
media
power
economics
Mood
skeptical
critical
somber
Type
political
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- journalistic analysis
- public protests
- academic courses
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
propaganda
geopolitics
oil industry
fate
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly benefits from conflict?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable for war decisions?
A Different Perspective
War may be justified by rhetoric but often lacks clear purpose or accountability.
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