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PARTIDO FUTBOL 5 todos los Martes
On Fire es un Grupo que esta formado hace mas de 8 años.
Estamos rearmando equipos y convocando nuevos jugadores
NO IMPORTA si jugas bien o mal, lo importante es que quieras divertirte y pasar un momento agradable.
Jugamos en Cano Futbol - Santiago del Estero 1253 - CABA
Inscribite, conocenos, y veras que venis a Jugar cada Martes.
La idea es que puedas reservar tu lugar para jugar todo el mes.
Los valores de las canchas son muy accesibles.
Escribinos al 011-3640 5900
SpeedNetworking
Looking to expand your professional network in a dynamic and relaxed environment?
Join us for **SpeedNetworking**, an engaging experience designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone eager to build meaningful business connections.
📅 **Tuesday, April 14**
⏰ **6:00 PM – 8:30 PM**
📍 **Muye** – a beautiful restaurant located inside one of Buenos Aires’ historic buildings
🎟️ Get your ticket [HERE ](https://www.passline.com/eventos/speednetworking)
During the event, you’ll participate in structured networking rounds that allow you to meet multiple people in a short period of time, making it easy, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable to connect.
☕ **What’s included:**
* Full afternoon snack (merienda)
* Tea, coffee, and water
* A variety of food: medialunas, chipá, toast, profiteroles, and cake
* Closing toast to wrap up the experience 🥂
Whether you’re growing your business, looking for new opportunities, or simply want to meet like-minded people, this is the perfect space to do it.
✨ **Why join?**
* Meet valuable contacts in a short time
* Practice your pitch and communication skills
* Connect with entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse industries
* Boost your personal and professional growth
Spots are limited to ensure quality interactions.
👉 Secure your place and start building meaningful connections!
🍾🍻🏆BA Trivia Pub Quiz [English]
🧠 Get ready to put your thinking caps on! 🧠
**⏱️ Doors open 7.30pm, please try to arrive by 7.50pm so the games can start at 8pm!**
🍻Join us every Tuesday night for the weekly brain teasing, cocktail drinking, social extravaganza that is the BA Trivia Pub Quiz 🥳
**🍔 Everyone is welcome, new members and old, come with a team or alone, we'll sort you out with some friends! 🎊**
💃The best part about our trivia nights is they are a great chance to meet new people! The first half hour is generally spent socializing amongst the newbies, where the host(s) will help you organise into teams to play. 🕺
**💲Please $6000 pesos cash on the day of the event (if you have a local account we also accept transfers)**
🏆 PRIZES are awarded to the teams who come first, second, third and second to last.🏆
The questions are split into 5 different rounds of differing themes, in the style of an old fashioned Anglo-Saxon pub quiz. The categories can vary from TV, cinema, history, geography, sport, music and so much more. We try to vary questions from all over the world so everyone has their moment to shine.
Our hosts change every week and the questions are always different at every event.
**Questions will be in English!**
Hope to see you all there!
**NOTE: if you plan on bringing a team, please message Aaron on Whatsapp +5491164054348 directly so we can save you a table.**
To see what our events are like check out our Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/batriviaquiz/](https://www.instagram.com/batriviaquiz/)
PowerPoint party, trivia quiz & mate ceremony, meet people from your circle
**CONNECT. INSPIRE. TRAVEL. REPEAT.**
**LOOP NIGHT 🌍**
You know that feeling — you show up to an event, there are people **everywhere**, and somehow you still feel **alone**. You stand around waiting for someone else to make the first move. Nobody does. You go home with the same number of friends you came with.
Loop Night is **built differently.**
Small group. Real venue. A format that actually gets people talking — even if you're both introverts.
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**🧠 First — the Quiz**
You'll be split into teams with strangers. Ten minutes in, you're already arguing about which country has the best street food or who invented the light bulb. Ice broken. Introductions handled!
**🎤 Then — the Story Spotlight**
Anyone who wants can share a travel story in a short presentation format. There are no boring adventures — only wrong angles. We've had someone break down their trip to China, someone rank Buenos Aires empanadas by neighborhood. Both got a standing ovation. Every talk turns into a conversation — questions, debates, personal stories from the audience. That's where the real connections happen.
**This** edition is **open topic** — any adventure, any angle, any format. Grab our template [via the link](https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDxuOTE_M/33_nJa7nxNcM6WKLAUEHlA/view?utm_content=DAHDxuOTE_M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview), add your photos and key moments, share the result with us and you're ready. Or feel free to make your own! If the link doesn't work, just message us and we'll send it directly.
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**Who is this for?**
For people who want to find their kind of crowd — not just be around people 🤝 For those who collect experiences, not just destinations 🗺️ For anyone who wants to practice speaking in front of others and actually enjoy it 🎯 For travelers who want to leave with real tips from people who've already been there 💡
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*After the main program — for those who want to stay — we pass mate around the circle. Argentine style. No rush. 🧉*
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**🕹️ Want in?**
Spots are limited — and that's the whole point. A small room means everyone actually meets everyone.
To join: send us a message to claim your spot. Once you're confirmed, entry is **ARS 12.000** cash at the door — or you can pay online via [the link](https://luma.com/fw3m945w). If it's not working, drop us a message and we'll sort it out.
No drop-ins. Not because we're gatekeeping — because the atmosphere only works when the room is right.
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*Travelers Loop isn't a networking event.* *It's a room full of people who move through the world a little differently.* *If that sounds like you — you already know what to do.* 🌍
**CONNECT. INSPIRE. TRAVEL. REPEAT.**
Western Martial Arts Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🔥COMUNICACIÓN NO VIOLENTA en acción - PALERMO
En este encuentro trabajaremos con **conversaciones reales**, de esas que a veces evitamos, postergamos o atravesamos con tensión.
Es un espacio de **práctica colectiva**, donde miramos **cómo hablamos, cómo escuchamos y qué efecto tienen nuestras palabras**.
**✅¿Cómo será el encuentro?**
* Trabajo en grupo
* Casos reales aportados por los participantes
* Sin juicios, sin consejos rápidos, sin recetas
La propuesta es **entrenar la mirada**: detectar qué acerca y qué aleja en una conversación, y qué nos pasa cuando la compasión se pierde.
**✅¿Para quién es?**
* Personas que atraviesan conversaciones difíciles en su vida personal o laboral.
* Líderes, profesionales, emprendedores o cualquier persona interesada en comunicarse mejor.
👉🏼**Valor:**
* Miembros **Meetup**: **$6,000 ✅**
* Miembros **Club de Liderazgo**: $4,000 (únete en [club.exoliderazgo.com](club.exoliderazgo.com))
*\*El valor incluye acceso al encuentro. NO incluye consumición.*
**Facilitador**: Esteban Coluccio, Coach Ontológico Certificado (ICF) Lic. en Administración, Magister en Finanzas, ex Director Financiero de IBM.
Realizó cursos de Liderazgo en Armonk, New York - San Pablo, Brasil, entre otros.
👉🏼Para mantenernos conectados, te invito a seguirme 📱[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/exoliderazgo)
SATURDAY – Millennial Pre-Party - Recoleta 🍸
***\- Spanish version below \-***
**If you’re 30+ and feel like there are no good places left to meet new people? You’re missing a Millennial Pre-Party 💿⚡**
This is not just a hangout… and not quite a party either.
We’ve blended the best of both worlds to create the perfect space to meet people who are in the same stage of life as you. Expect a night full of great conversations, fun icebreakers, and throwback hits from our era — the kind you actually want to dance to.
📍 **Meeting Point:** Mons Hostel (Azcuénaga 1896, Recoleta)
⌚ **Time:** 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
🌐 **Bilingual Event:** Spanish & English
✨ **What’s included:**
• Welcome drink.
• Old School Reggaeton DJ Set
• Icebreaker games to connect easily
• Hosts throughout the night
✅ **How to get your ticket?:**
• [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/previa-millennial)
• At the meeting point (cash only) 💸
🎯**Perfect for:** those who love starting the night early… and ending it right.
🔞 **Recommended age:** 27–40
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**Si tenes +30 y sentís que ya no hay lugares para conocer gente, te falta una Previa Millennial💿⚡**
Ni una juntada ni una fiesta, unimos lo mejor de los dos mundos para conocer gente que está en la misma que vos. Vamos a charlar, jugar y bailar temones de nuestra época.
📍**Punto de encuentro:** Mons Hostel (Azcuenaga 1896, Recoleta)
⌚ **Horario:** 22:00 a 02:00hs
🌐 **Evento bilingüe:** Español e Inglés
✨ **Qué incluye:**
* Trago de bienvenida.
* Dj Set de Old school Reggaeton.
* Juegos para romper el hielo para conocernos mejor.
* Coordinadores durante el evento.
✅**Cómo consigo la entrada?**
* En [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/previa-millennial)
* En el punto de encuentro, en efectivo.💸
🎯 ***Perfecto para: todos aquellos que les gusta arrancar la noche temprano y terminar temprano.***
🔞 **Edad recomendada:** +27 a 40 años.
Practical Philosophy - San Telmo 🇦🇷
**IMPORTANTE**: El evento transcurre en el parque, que es grande; y si el clima lo requiere en algún café cercano. Por tal motivo se recomienda ingresar al grupo de **Whatsapp** para acceder a la ubicación exacta y actualizada: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa
**IMPORTANT:** The meeting is in the park, that is quite big; and in case of raining in a nearby Cafe. Because of that, is highly recommended to join the WhatsApp group in order to know the precise and uploaded location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa
🏛️ **¿DE QUÉ SE TRATA FILOSOFÍA PRÁCTICA?**
Filosofía Práctica es un encuentro semanal para quienes disfrutan de conversaciones profundas, el pensamiento crítico, y la exploración de nuevas ideas. No necesitas conocimientos previos, solo curiosidad y ganas de compartir.
Cada semana abordamos un tema distinto, practicando la comunicación y construyendo una comunidad de personas reflexivas.
📓 **¿CÓMO FUNCIONA?**
* Compartimos el tema de la semana en nuestro grupo de WhatsApp con algunas preguntas guía.
* Nos reunimos a las 14:00, comenzando con una charla informal antes de la discusión.
* Conversamos en grupos pequeños para que todos puedan participar.
* Al final, cada grupo comparte sus conclusiones y cerramos la sesión alrededor de las 16:00.
🧧 **¿CUÁNTO CUESTA?**
¡Es completamente gratis! Si nos reunimos en un café, solo pedimos que apoyes el lugar comprando una bebida. Algunas sedes alquilan un espacio y pueden solicitar donaciones voluntarias, pero no es obligatorio.
💛 **LO QUE DICEN**
🗣 “Siento que Filosofía Práctica te ayuda a construir tu propio sistema de creencias a través de diversas perspectivas, sin imponer lo que está bien o mal.” – Ekam
🗣 “Desde la primera vez que asistí (el tema era autoridad), supe que este era mi lugar. Me encanta cómo nos desafía a cuestionar diferentes puntos de vista, fomentando la apertura y la flexibilidad mental.” – Daniel
🗣 “Siempre quise tener este tipo de conversaciones, pero nunca encontré el espacio adecuado… hasta ahora. La gente, los temas, los debates abiertos… todo hace que sienta que pertenezco aquí.” – Sofía
🤓 **PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES**
📌 **¿Debo estudiar antes de asistir?** – No es necesario. Nos interesa saber *qué piensas tú*, no solo lo que dijeron los filósofos clásicos. Si quieres compartir ideas de alguna corriente de pensamiento, ¡adelante!, pero no es un requisito.
📌 **¿Se habla español?** – ¡Sí! Organizamos los grupos según el idioma para que todos se sientan cómodos participando.
📌 **¿Puedo ir solo/a?** – ¡Por supuesto! Muchos asistentes llegan solos y terminan haciendo grandes conexiones.
📌 **¿Dónde se reúnen?** – Compartimos la ubicación en WhatsApp y Meetup. Recomendamos unirte al grupo de WhatsApp para estar al día.
✨ **Desde 2021, Filosofía Práctica ha crecido a más de 50 capítulos en todo el mundo. ¡Únete a la comunidad!**
**EL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP ES EN INGLES, CUALQUIER DUDA CONSULTE POR EL ORGANIZADOR AL INGRESAR.**
📲 [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JXuUvIkBR8VKyanyUgFKWa) \| 📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) \| 🌍 [Website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)
MEDITACIÓN PRESENCIAL EN SAN TELMO Dr. Daniel Forster- Médico
## **Meditaciones presenciales en San Telmo Buenos Aires Argentina**
### *El Dr. Daniel Forster ofrece Meditaciones presenciales en el espacio Jampa.*
### **¿Querés Conocer al Dr. Daniel Forster?**
Las meditaciones Presenciales son una oportunidad para conocer al Dr. Forster y experimentar el estado mediativo.
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### **¿Sos de las personas que disfrutan las meditaciones en grupo en forma presencial?**
Esta es la actividad que te ofrecemos desde la Escuela de Meditación Pali.
La clase comienza puntualmente a las 19.30 hs, hay que llegar entre las 19,10 hs y las 19,20 hs para que nos de tiempo de acomodarnos. La clase finaliza máximo a las 20,45 hs..
La actividad se realiza en el Espacio Jampa, un lugar acondicionado para la práctica meditativa. Un oasis en la ciudad. A metros de la Avenida Juán de Garay y la calle Chacabuco.
En todas las clases el Dr. Daniel Forster habla sobre un tema y se realiza una práctica para que los participantes puedan experimentar el tema que se habló.
Todas las clases son diferentes, se utilizan diferentes técnicas, algunas milenarias, algunas modernas.
Esta actividad es arancelada el valor es de $ 14.000
Las vacantes están condicionadas por el espacio, por lo cual siempre hay que preguntar por Whatsapp si hay lugar, al link
👉 [https://wa.me/5491150021557?text=Quiero%20ir%20a%20la%20meditaci%C3%B3n%20presencial.%20%C2%BFHay%20lugar%3F](https://wa.me/5491150021557?text=Quiero%20ir%20a%20la%20meditaci%C3%B3n%20presencial.%20%C2%BFHay%20lugar%3F)
Si hay lugar te pasamos las coordenadas por whastapp
Te espero
Breathwork
El Breathwork es una práctica de respiración activa y consciente que nos invita a entrar en un estado profundo de conexión con el cuerpo, las emociones y la energía vital.
En esta sesión vamos a trabajar a través de un patrón de respiración específico que permite liberar tensiones acumuladas, desbloquear emociones estancadas y expandir la conciencia. La respiración se convierte en un puente: entre lo que sentimos y lo que muchas veces no podemos expresar con palabras.
La propuesta es abrir un espacio seguro y contenido donde puedas entregarte al proceso, soltar el control mental y permitir que el cuerpo guíe la experiencia. Acompañaremos con música, guía verbal y momentos de integración para sostener todo lo que emerja.
Durante la sesión pueden aparecer sensaciones físicas, emociones profundas, memorias o estados de claridad y expansión. Todo es bienvenido: no hay nada que “hacer bien”, solo respirar y dejar que el proceso suceda.
Beneficios de la práctica:
– Liberación emocional y reducción del estrés
– Mayor claridad mental y enfoque
– Regulación del sistema nervioso
– Conexión profunda con el cuerpo y la energía
– Sensación de liviandad, apertura y bienestar
– Activación de la energía vital (prana)
Es una invitación a volver a vos, a través de algo tan simple y poderoso como tu respiración.
Facilita: Laura Calomino
Valor del encuentro: $30.000
Mate club 🧉 - Language Exchange at Rabieta BAR (Palermo)
# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉
¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social?
Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica.
FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA)
Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS
Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes)
🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento.
💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar.
🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países.
🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques.
Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate.
Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉
📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com
***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****
Social & Language Exchange🧉: Mate Club en el centro de Bs As.
IDIOMAS Y AMISTADES EN EL CENTRO DE BUENOS AIRES
¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social?
Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica.
FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA)
Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS
Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes)
🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento.
💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar.
🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países.
🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques.
Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate.
Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉
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Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
\
You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
\
You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
\
You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!




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