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What did Smedley Butler allege were the real reasons for U.S. foreign policy and wars?
Preserving democracy
Imperialist motivations
Promoting communism
Fighting terrorism
Answer
Smedley Butler, a decorated US military officer, made bold allegations about the true motives behind US foreign policy and military engagements. He asserted that the primary driver was not the defense of democracy or the pursuit of noble causes, but rather the pursuit of economic interests and the expansion of American imperialism.
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