Topic: House Resolutions

The hosts reminisce about Ross Perot's use of charts and airtime to explain the national budget directly to citizens. This is contrasted with modern political theater, specifically Marjorie Taylor Greene's appearance on Tucker Carlson's program. Greene criticizes the House of Representatives for voting on 22 resolutions supporting Israel while allegedly neglecting domestic issues like immigration and inflation.

The hosts discuss House Resolution 253, a Republican-led effort from 2021 that explicitly referred to Kamala Harris as the "border czar." This is used to counter recent media claims that she was never officially given that title. The segment argues that the media is engaged in deliberate gaslighting to distance Harris from the immigration crisis.

The artwork for episode 1675, titled "Flying Cars," is discussed alongside a notable piece by Sir Shug (Faux Diddley) featuring a giant bunny at the Resolute Desk. The bunny imagery references a real-world incident where a staffer in a bunny suit intercepted President Biden. Listeners are encouraged to submit art via the No Agenda Art Generator.

House Resolution 6666, also known as the TRACE Act, proposes $100 billion in funding for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for contact tracing. The bill authorizes mobile health units to conduct diagnostic testing at individuals' residences. Critics compare the legislation to an army-like structure that could lead to forced isolation of citizens.

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on House Resolution 40 to study reparations for slavery. Author Ta-Nehisi Coates argued for the necessity of addressing the legacy of Jim Crow, while former NFL player Burgess Owens testified against reparations, arguing they promote a victimhood mentality and that the Democratic Party should be held responsible for historical harms.

CNN's Don Lemon discussed the financial pain of furloughed federal workers, while reports surfaced of Secret Service agents distributing challenge coins expressing frustration with the shutdown. House Resolution 705 was introduced to allow the TSA to use security fees to pay officer salaries during the lapse in appropriations. Predictions suggest the shutdown will end within a week as "smart wall" terminology offers a political compromise.

The hosts review House Resolution 456, a lengthy list of grievances introduced by Democratic representatives including Steve Cohen and Maxine Waters. The resolution cites issues ranging from the Emoluments Clause and Trump's tax returns to his "inappropriate" use of Twitter and his comments about foreign leaders like Egypt's El-Sisi. The hosts mock the document as a sign of congressional overreach and pettiness.

House Resolution 569 was introduced to condemn violence and hateful rhetoric toward Muslims in the United States. Critics argue the resolution focuses on "values" rather than law and fails to sufficiently mention First Amendment protections for free speech while denouncing intimidation and arson against mosques.

California Representative Barbara Lee introduced House Resolution 29, which claims climate change disproportionately affects women and may drive them into "transactional sex" or "sex work." The hosts mock the resolution's preamble, which links environmental stress to an increase in prostitution and early marriage in developing nations.

U.S. House Resolution 758, passed on December 4, 2014, formally condemns Russian aggression in Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. The resolution characterizes the MH17 crash as a result of a missile fired by Russian-backed forces and calls for increased NATO capabilities. It also suggests that NATO countries should purchase the Mistral warships originally intended for Russia to resolve France's financial concerns.

House Resolution 758 calls for expanded U.S. international broadcasting to counter Russian propaganda in Ukraine and Moldova. The resolution mandates that Voice of America and Radio Free Europe provide 24/7 content to target populations in Russian and Ukrainian languages. Critics argue this move explicitly codifies the use of U.S. state-sponsored media for counter-propaganda purposes.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4278, known as the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for security personnel and weaponry. Congressman Ed Royce emphasized the need to counter Russian propaganda by increasing funding for Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America. The hosts liken these broadcasting efforts to the American version of Russia Today.

The 13-hour filibuster by Senator Rand Paul is characterized as a distraction from the House of Representatives passing a $982 billion continuing resolution. The hosts argue that the media focus on the drone debate allowed for the quiet funding of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). They express skepticism regarding the sincerity of political grandstanding.

Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina introduces House Resolution 107, which asserts that a President using offensive military force without Congressional authorization constitutes an impeachable offense. The hosts support the bill but doubt its passage.

The hosts analyze House Resolution 3523 (CISPA), focusing on provisions that encourage "information sharing" between the intelligence community and private sector entities like ISPs and security firms (e.g., McAfee). They argue the bill creates "cyber brown shirts" by granting immunity to companies that spy on their users and share data with the federal government.

Adam Curry analyzes House Resolution 3765, the two-month extension of the payroll tax holiday through February 29, 2012. He argues the bill effectively creates a hidden tax increase for those earning over $110,000 by capping the 2% Social Security tax break at the first $18,350 of income. The discussion disputes media claims regarding the number of Americans who will actually benefit from the legislation.

House Resolution 502 contains language stating that the Social Security Trust Fund is currently running a cash deficit and will require $6.5 trillion over 75 years to meet obligations. This admission contradicts previous government assurances regarding the fund's solvency. The deficit is compared to the financial struggles of the U.S. Postal Service, with suggestions that the numbers are manipulated through specific bookkeeping practices to justify policy changes.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee discusses the "See Something, Say Something Act" (House Resolution 495). The hosts express alarm over provisions that provide civil immunity to individuals who report "suspicious activity," comparing the policy to neighborhood surveillance in authoritarian regimes like Cuba.

The U.S. House of Representatives passes Resolution 1353, designating a month to raise awareness for student financial aid. The hosts criticize the move as a way to encourage young people to take on massive debt for increasingly expensive degrees. They argue that despite various "cost reduction" acts, the actual price of higher education continues to rise rapidly.

Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas introduced House Resolution 600 to recognize Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and musical icon. The resolution cites Jackson's contributions to HIV/AIDS treatment, global food security, and his donation of turkey dinners to needy families. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.