War Quote by John Jackson Miller
““The Clone Wars were yet another thing to be upset about. Everything about that conflict had been a lie. The Separatists had been this big enemy, and yet when the Empire was declared they’d melted away as if at the push of a button. The big corporations had staged the whole thing, Skelly was sure. Wars sold more ships, more weapons, and more medical devices. And in the Clone Wars, even the soldiers on both sides were manufactured goods.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Star Wars: The Clone Wars by John Jackson Miller, 2005
The quote critiques how wars are manufactured by corporations for profit, portraying conflict as a fabricated, profitable enterprise that dehumanizes participants.
In simple terms: War is a profit‑driven illusion that treats soldiers as products.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind conflict and resist commodification of war.
Themes
war
corporate greed
media manipulation
dehumanization
political deception
Mood
cynical
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- media literacy
- activist campaigning
- ethical debates
- historical research
Key Concepts
Capitalism
propaganda
militarism
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives drive corporations to profit from conflict?
- How can societies expose and counteract war profiteering?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks genuine ideological or security motivations that can also drive wars.
