Causes Quote by Jacque Fresco
“If you took the profit out of war, there would be no war. What the hell do you think war is? You think we go to another country to bring democracy? We go there 'cause there's oil, resources or something we need.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on geopolitics, 2015
War is driven by profit motives rather than ideals, making conflict a business transaction.
In simple terms: War exists for profit, not ideals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize economic interests behind conflicts.
Themes
war
economics
politics
ethics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education
- media critique
Key Concepts
resource exploitation
military-industrial complex
geopolitics
Questions to Reflect On
- What economic interests fuel a given conflict?
- How can societies reduce profit-driven wars?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can be obscured by nationalist rhetoric.
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