Topic: Obey

The hosts propose a hardware device that automatically adds an echo effect to television news broadcasts whenever "compliance messaging" is detected. The goal is to make the propaganda sound more like an authoritative "voice of God."

Congressman David Obey has introduced HR 4130, titled the "Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010," which proposes a new tax to fund the ongoing war in Afghanistan. This "war tax" would apply to most citizens except active military members, potentially raising $1 trillion over ten years. Critics highlight the irony of the tax given President Obama's campaign promises to end the war, while also noting that a significant portion of war funding benefits private military contractors rather than troops.

The $410 billion Omnibus Bill is moving through Congress with over 8,000 earmarks, including funding for the Carnegie Library in Medford and historic lighthouses. Despite the administration's focus on transparency, the bill has received little mainstream media coverage. The total federal budget is projected at $1.75 trillion, raising concerns about unnecessary spending during a financial crisis.