C. Wright Mills Quote

The American elite does not have any real image of peace — other than as an uneasy interlude existing precariously by virtue of the balance of mutual fright. The only seriously accepted plan for peace is the full loaded pistol. In short, war or a high state of war-preparedness is felt to be the normal and seemingly permanent condition of the United States.


The Power Elite (1956)


The American elite does not have any real image of peace — other than as an uneasy interlude existing precariously by virtue of the balance of...

The American elite does not have any real image of peace — other than as an uneasy interlude existing precariously by virtue of the balance of...

The American elite does not have any real image of peace — other than as an uneasy interlude existing precariously by virtue of the balance of...

The American elite does not have any real image of peace — other than as an uneasy interlude existing precariously by virtue of the balance of...