Money Quote by Studs Terkel
““How goddamn foolish it is, the war. They's no war in the worth that's worth fightin' for. I don't care where it is. They can't tell me any different. Money, money is the thing that causes it all. I wouldn't be a bit surprised that the people that start wars and promote 'em are the men that make the money, make the ammunition, make the clothing and so forth. Just think of the poor kids that are starvin' to death in Asia and so forth that could be fed with how much you make one big shell of. ~Alvin "Tommy" Bridges””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Alvin “Tommy” Bridges, date unknown
War is driven by profit motives, with those who profit from conflict indifferent to human suffering.
In simple terms: War benefits profit makers, not the people suffering.
Key Takeaway
Question the profit motives behind conflict.
Themes
war
economics
humanitarian
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- activism
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
capitalism
military‑industrial complex
Questions to Reflect On
- What other factors fuel conflict?
- Can economic reforms prevent wars?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives are not the sole cause of war.
