Easy Quote by Roger Waters
“War is hugely profitable. It creates so much money because it's so easy to spend money very fast. There are huge fortunes to be made. So there is always an encouragement to promote war and keep it going, to make sure that we identify people who are 'others' whom we can legitimately make war upon.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The War Is Over Documentary, 2020
War generates profit by simplifying spending, creating incentives to label others as enemies to justify conflict.
In simple terms: War is profitable and fuels dehumanization.
Key Takeaway
Beware of economic motives behind war.
Themes
war
profit
dehumanization
media manipulation
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education
- media critique
Key Concepts
capitalism
propaganda
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What economic interests drive conflict?
- How can societies resist war profiteering?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can be overstated without considering political factors.
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