On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The public speakers and newspaper writers who may be loudest in clamoring for war are often precisely the men who clamor against preparations for war.
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gutenberg.orgThe public speakers and newspaper writers who may be loudest in clamoring for war are often precisely the men who clamor against preparations for war.
Criticizing inconsistent public attitudes towards national defense, this points out the contradiction of advocating for war while opposing military readiness.
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