And just so we’re clear: General Butler was NOT a conspirator in the plot. He was a supporter of FDR, and an outspoken critic of capitalists, and still the capitalists thought they could use him as a patsy to launch a coup against FDR. 🤦♂️
Butler exposed and testified against them.
He also led the ‘Bonus Army’ that marched on Washington to demand the promised pay due WWI veterans before Hoover sent the Army Cavalry to destroy their camps.
Reminder, for those who aren’t familiar with Butler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot
And just so we’re clear: General Butler was NOT a conspirator in the plot. He was a supporter of FDR, and an outspoken critic of capitalists, and still the capitalists thought they could use him as a patsy to launch a coup against FDR. 🤦♂️
Butler exposed and testified against them.
He also led the ‘Bonus Army’ that marched on Washington to demand the promised pay due WWI veterans before Hoover sent the Army Cavalry to destroy their camps.
Smedley Butler was a real one.
Not to mention: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_a_Racket