# Mass of Tax Nuts > A shifting Benghazi narrative collides with Supreme Court rulings on surveillance immunity while the medical establishment begins prescribing synthetic stimulants to children in failing schools. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 451 - **Published:** 2012-10-11 - **Length:** 2h 34m - **Topics:** [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), Telecom Immunity, [iOS 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-6.md), [Jimmy Savile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-savile.md), [Huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [Gary Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [Fair Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-tax.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts ## About this episode The Obama administration faces intense scrutiny as a shifting narrative regarding the September 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, moves from a spontaneous protest to a coordinated Al-Qaeda assault. Representative Darrell Issa and Representative Jason Chaffetz lead a House Oversight Committee hearing revealing that the State Department and FBI possess video evidence contradicting the initial White House claims. Pat Smith, mother of Information Officer Sean Smith, publicly challenges Susan Rice and Leon Panetta over the lack of transparency regarding the tragedy. Legal and corporate maneuvers dominate the domestic landscape as the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to telecommunications immunity, effectively shielding companies involved in warrantless wiretapping. Meanwhile, a technical flaw in Apple iOS 6 causes massive cellular data overages, and the UK is rocked by the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal involving the BBC and potential elite pedophile rings at Haut de la Garenne. In the technology sector, a congressional committee advises American firms to avoid Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risks that critics suggest are fueled by Cisco lobbying. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the fifth anniversary of the program by conducting a formal knighthood ceremony for top-tier producers Michael Klink and Rick Bressler. The hosts examine the medicalization of poverty following reports of pediatricians prescribing Adderall to low-income students to compensate for failing school environments. The session concludes with a look at Gary Johnson's antitrust lawsuit against the Commission on Presidential Debates and his proposal for a federal consumption tax. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 451 Introduction and Red Book Anecdote (0:00–4:41) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 451 of the No Agenda podcast on October 11, 2012, from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Dvorak introduces a new "red book" for show notes, noting it was a promotional item from Memjet, a printing technology company. The hosts discuss the speed of Memjet's "waterfall" printing technology and their tendency to "front-run" mainstream news cycles by approximately one month. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), memjet, [red book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-book.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Benghazi Attack Narrative Shift and Media Complicity (4:42–10:18) The discussion focuses on the changing official narrative regarding the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. A montage highlights the transition from blaming a "hateful video" to admitting the event was a coordinated terrorist attack involving Al-Qaeda. The hosts argue that the initial focus on spontaneous protests was a psychological operation and a cover-up by the Obama administration to protect a specific election-year narrative. Keywords: [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/2.md) ### 3. House Oversight Committee Hearing on Benghazi Security (10:18–12:16) Representative Darrell Issa and Representative Jason Chaffetz lead a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing regarding the Benghazi attacks. Testimony reveals that the State Department and FBI possess video evidence showing there was no protest prior to the assault. The hosts suggest the attack may have been related to a CIA weapons depot operation intended to move arms from Libya to Syria. Keywords: [jason chaffetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-chaffetz.md), [darrell issa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darrell-issa.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Jason Chaffetz Point of Order on Classified Aerial Photos (12:17–19:20) During the Benghazi hearing, Representative Jason Chaffetz raises a point of order regarding aerial photographs of the consulate compound displayed by the State Department. Chaffetz expresses concern that the images reveal classified sources and methods, while State Department officials maintain the images are unclassified and publicly available. The hosts speculate that Chaffetz's reaction stems from his knowledge of a sensitive weapons recovery mission in Libya. Keywords: [jason chaffetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-chaffetz.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [classified information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [aerial photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerial-photography.md), [oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oversight-committee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Jay Carney Questioned by Jake Tapper on Benghazi (19:21–22:28) ABC News correspondent Jake Tapper challenges White House Press Secretary Jay Carney regarding President Obama's previous criticism of Mitt Romney. Tapper asks if the administration "shot first and aimed later" by blaming a video for the Benghazi attack despite a lack of evidence for protests at that location. Carney responds by reading a prepared statement emphasizing the intelligence community's initial assessment of spontaneous demonstrations in Cairo. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Pat Smith Criticizes Administration Response on CNN (22:29–26:19) Pat Smith, the mother of Information Officer Sean Smith (known as "Vile Rat" in the EVE Online community), appears on CNN with Anderson Cooper to criticize the Obama administration. She alleges that Susan Rice, Leon Panetta, and President Obama provided her with false information regarding her son's death. Smith describes her frustration with the lack of transparency and the administration's insistence that the attack was caused by a YouTube video. Keywords: [pat smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-smith.md), [sean smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-smith.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Speculation on Jay Carney and the Innocence of Muslims Video (26:21–28:39) The hosts speculate that White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, a former Time Magazine editor, may have been the architect of the narrative blaming the "Innocence of Muslims" video for the Benghazi attacks. They suggest the video was a pre-existing intelligence asset kept "on the back burner" for use as a cover story. The discussion notes Hillary Clinton's apparent anger during the period, suggesting internal friction over the choice of propaganda. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [innocence of muslims](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/innocence-of-muslims.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Producer Donations and 1970s Pet Food Meme (28:42–33:39) Rick Bressler becomes an "instant knight" with a $1,000 donation, prompting a discussion on the high fees charged by PayPal versus direct bank deposits. Bressler's note about eating pet food to save money leads to a tangent about a 1970s meme regarding the elderly eating dog food. The hosts also briefly discuss the culinary merits of horse meat in France and a past "Daily Cow" article featuring a dog food taste test. Keywords: rick bressler, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [pet food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-food.md), [horse meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/horse-meat.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Knighting Ceremony and Value-for-Value Producer Credits (33:40–39:49) The hosts acknowledge several high-tier donors, including Darren Phillips, Steven Drew, and Joseph Frost. Steven Drew requests a NASCAR-style announcer voice for his credit, leading to a performance by the hosts. The segment emphasizes the "value-for-value" model, where listeners transfer funds from traditional investments into the podcast to support independent media assassination. Keywords: darren phillips, steven drew, [joseph frost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-frost.md), [nascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nascar.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Adam Curry's Underwear Auction on eBay (39:50–42:39) Adam Curry promotes an eBay auction for a pair of his HEMA brand underwear, which he left at the home of "Black Knight" Dave Koss during a 2009 tour. The auction is listed under historical memorabilia, with a "Buy It Now" price of $1,000. Curry explains that the item will be shipped in a sealed bag with a No Agenda Black Knight ring wax seal. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), dave koss, [ebay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebay.md), celebrity auction, [hema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hema.md), [memorabilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorabilia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/10.md) ### 11. House Committee Members and Technical Difficulties (42:42–44:27) While experiencing Skype connection issues, the hosts critique the members of the House Oversight Committee. They specifically mock Elijah Cummings and Eleanor Holmes Norton, referring to them with derogatory nicknames like "Egghead" and "Blowhard." The segment concludes with a brief reconnection to resolve audio dropouts. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [eleanor holmes norton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-holmes-norton.md), [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [technical issues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-issues.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Nobel Prize Announcement Gaffe in Sweden (44:28–45:50) A news clip from Sweden regarding the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine features a verbal slip where the announcer says "denouncement" instead of "announcement." The hosts play the clip repeatedly, laughing at the implication that the scientists were being publicly condemned rather than honored. Keywords: [nobel prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-prize.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), john b. gurdon, shinya yamanaka, [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), denouncement [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Federal Protective Service and DHS Militarization (45:57–51:26) The hosts discuss the Federal Protective Service (FPS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for protecting federal buildings. They criticize the expanded powers of these officers and report on "maniacal" driving habits of DHS personnel in the Pacific Northwest. The conversation shifts to the general militarization of local police departments through DHS grants, citing the appearance of tactical vehicles in small towns like Albany. Keywords: federal protective service, [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Supreme Court Upholds Telecom Immunity for Eavesdropping (51:26–53:07) The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the law granting immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in the government's warrantless wiretapping program. The hosts argue this legal victory paves the way for upcoming cybersecurity executive orders and further indemnifies corporations against lawsuits related to illegal surveillance of American citizens. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [telecommunications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecommunications.md), [warrantless wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warrantless-wiretapping.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Apple iOS 6 Data Usage and Mapgate Issues (53:07–57:01) A major technical flaw in Apple's iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 is causing massive cellular data overages for users, particularly through the podcast app. The hosts report that some users have unknowingly downloaded gigabytes of data, resulting in hundreds of dollars in fees. They criticize the mainstream tech press for failing to report on this "Apple snafu" with the same intensity as the "Mapgate" controversy. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [ios 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-6.md), [iphone 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-5.md), data overages, [podcast app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-app.md), mapgate [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Scandal in the UK (57:02–1:02:34) The UK is engulfed in a massive scandal involving the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile, following widespread allegations of decades of sexual abuse. The hosts discuss the removal of Savile's headstone and play archival clips where Savile issued "non-denial denials" regarding his behavior. They highlight the complicity of the police and the BBC in ignoring rumors that had circulated for years. Keywords: [jimmy savile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-savile.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [sexual abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-abuse.md), [scotland yard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland-yard.md), [uk media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-media.md), [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Haut de la Garenne and Elite Pedophile Rings (1:02:34–1:06:30) The Jimmy Savile investigation is linked to broader allegations of elite pedophile rings involving the Haut de la Garenne orphanage on the Isle of Jersey. The hosts discuss the discovery of children's remains at the site and the potential for blackmail among high-ranking officials in Europe. They reference other cases, such as Joris Demmink in the Netherlands and Marc Dutroux in Belgium, as evidence of systemic corruption within the justice system. Keywords: haut de la garenne, [isle of jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isle-of-jersey.md), joris demmink, [marc dutroux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marc-dutroux.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), elite scandal [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Chinese Rail Service Training and Cultural Discipline (1:06:31–1:10:20) CCTV News reports on the rigorous etiquette training for crew members of China's new high-speed rail lines. The training includes physical drills where staff must balance books on their heads and hold chopsticks in their mouths to ensure proper posture and smiles. The hosts compare this level of discipline to the perceived lack of standards in the U.S. TSA and reference the "Noodles Kid" as a symbol of American worker entitlement. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [cctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cctv.md), etiquette training, [senkaku islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senkaku-islands.md), [discipline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discipline.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Los Angeles Airport Security Breach and Trench Coat Arrest (1:10:21–1:14:52) A man named Yongda Huang Harris was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after flying from Asia while wearing a bulletproof vest and a trench coat. His checked luggage contained knives, smoke grenades, handcuffs, and body bags. The hosts discuss the failure of international security checkpoints and recall a past Spy Magazine editor who used to pack "grotesque" items to annoy airport screeners. Keywords: [lax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lax.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [body bags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-bags.md), trench coat, [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), spy magazine [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/19.md) ### 20. The Noodles Kid and American Education Failures (1:14:52–1:17:32) The hosts replay a clip of a young restaurant worker, dubbed the "Noodles Kid," who complains about the "dictatorship" of his workplace and advocates for workers taking control of the business. This leads to a critique of the American education system, which the hosts argue prioritizes "self-esteem bullcrap" over discipline and competition, leading to a generation of entitled employees. Keywords: [noodles restaurant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noodles-restaurant.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), worker control, [education system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-system.md), [self-esteem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-esteem.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Angela Merkel's Visit to Greece and Lagarde's List (1:17:32–1:21:54) German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Athens, Greece, amid massive protests and Nazi-themed imagery used by angry citizens. The hosts discuss "Lagarde's List," a document containing 2,000 names of Greek elites suspected of tax evasion and bribery, noting that two individuals on the list have recently died under suspicious circumstances. They also mock Merkel's choice of attire, which Greeks interpreted as a deliberate insult. Keywords: [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [lagarde list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lagarde-list.md), [eurozone crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone-crisis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Urban Planning Obstacles and No Agenda Newsletter (1:21:55–1:25:44) A producer from Croatia reports a trend in European cities like Zagreb and Madrid where architects are placing physical obstacles in public plazas to prevent large crowds from gathering. The hosts suggest this is a preemptive measure by governments to discourage riots and protests. They also encourage listeners to sign up for the No Agenda newsletter and contribute to the No Agenda News Network. Keywords: [zagreb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zagreb.md), [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [urban planning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-planning.md), public squares, [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), [no agenda newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-newsletter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Obama Campaign Ad Targeting Big Bird (1:25:45–1:28:26) The Obama campaign released a television advertisement mocking Mitt Romney for his proposal to cut subsidies to PBS, specifically mentioning Big Bird. The hosts criticize the ad as a sign of the administration's disdain for the electorate, noting that the president has failed to prosecute any major bankers while focusing on Sesame Street characters. They reiterate their slogan: "Eventually everyone gets tased." Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [big bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-bird.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [campaign ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-ads.md), [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Birthday Shout-outs and the Fifth Column (1:28:27–1:33:55) The hosts process several donations, including a "MILF shout-out" for a producer's wife and a request for gambling karma in Las Vegas. They discuss the definition of a "fifth column"—a group that undermines a nation from within—and embrace the term as a description for their mission to deconstruct mainstream media. Keywords: [milf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milf.md), rkr technology, [fifth column](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-column.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Black Badge Shooting and Baroness Vacancy (1:33:55–1:38:26) A producer from Ontario reports success in IPSC competitive shooting with a new Glock 34 after receiving "karma" from the show. Another producer, Baron Von Pelsmach, announces a vacancy for a "Baroness of Belgium" following a separation. The hosts attempt to speak Dutch and Italian to fulfill specific "shut up slave" and "douchebag" call-out requests. Keywords: ipsc, glock 34, black badge, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [baroness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baroness.md), [dutch language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-language.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Skype Quality Issues and The Daily Skew (1:38:27–1:44:08) The hosts experience significant audio lag on Skype, leading to a discussion about the platform's "catch-up" algorithm and a mock rating of the call quality. They also acknowledge a donation from Anthony DiCarvalho, who promotes "The Daily Skew" on Kindle. The segment explores the possibility of publishing No Agenda content on Kindle to reach a wider audience. Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), call quality, anthony dicarvalho, [daily skew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-skew.md), [kindle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kindle.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Fifth Anniversary Donations and Wireless SSID Propagation (1:44:10–1:52:03) As the show approaches its fifth anniversary, producers send in celebratory donations. One producer suggests a "PR propagation" tactic where listeners rename their home and work wireless SSIDs to "noagendashow.com" with the password "inthemorning." The hosts also discuss upcoming amateur radio (HAM) tests and acknowledge a Drupal developer's newsletter. Keywords: [fifth anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-anniversary.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), wireless ssid, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Tyler Oglesby's De-Douching and Anniversary Gift (1:52:04–1:54:33) Rosanna Oglesby from San Antonio donates toward her husband Tyler's knighthood as an anniversary gift. She notes they were married on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10), which the hosts identify as a significant date in Chinese culture. The hosts provide Tyler with a "de-douching" and grant Rosanna "travel karma" for her upcoming trips across the Midwest. Keywords: [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [10-10-10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10-10-10.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [travel karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Knighthood Ceremony and Fahrenheit 451 Homage (1:54:34–1:59:00) The hosts conduct a formal knighthood ceremony for several producers, including Michael Klink and Rick Bressler, welcoming them to the No Agenda Roundtable. They note the significance of episode 451 as an homage to Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." The discussion reiterates that the show is funded solely by listeners, unlike political campaigns that receive billions from the public and corporate interests. Keywords: [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Gary Johnson Lawsuit Against Presidential Debate Commission (1:59:01–2:06:04) Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) for excluding third-party candidates. The hosts report that several sponsors, including Philips Electronics and the YWCA, have withdrawn support for the debates due to their bipartisan rather than nonpartisan nature. They recount the history of the League of Women Voters withdrawing sponsorship in 1988 after the major parties attempted to control the debate format. Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), commission on presidential debates, [antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md), [league of women voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/league-of-women-voters.md), [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), [third party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Gary Johnson's Fair Tax Plan and Consumption Tax (2:06:04–2:10:07) Gary Johnson advocates for the "Fair Tax," a plan to abolish the IRS, income tax, and corporate tax in favor of a single 23% federal consumption tax. The hosts discuss the potential benefits and risks of this system, noting that the U.S. government was primarily funded by tariffs prior to the 20th century. They jokingly suggest running a 2016 presidential campaign via Kickstarter based on a value-for-value model. Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [fair tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-tax.md), [consumption tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumption-tax.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [corporate tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-tax.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Obama's Fuel Standards and Section 199 Tax Breaks (2:10:07–2:11:49) President Obama claims that new fuel standards will double vehicle efficiency and reduce dependence on foreign oil. He also targets $4 billion in "taxpayer-funded corporate welfare" for oil companies. The hosts argue that these are not special subsidies but rather "Section 199" tax breaks available to all U.S. manufacturers, including software and media companies, and accuse the president of misrepresenting the tax code. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), fuel standards, [section 199](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-199.md), [oil companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-companies.md), [tax code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-code.md), [corporate welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-welfare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Vice Presidential Debate Preview: Biden vs. Ryan (2:11:50–2:15:58) The hosts preview the upcoming vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. They predict that Biden will use "zingers" involving Big Bird and the "47%" comment to satisfy the Democratic base. The discussion characterizes the American electorate as easily manipulated by television indoctrination and suggests that both parties rely on lies and "sugary coated cardboard" to win votes. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [vice presidential debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-presidential-debate.md), [big bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-bird.md), [zingers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zingers.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Adderall Prescriptions and the Medicalization of Poverty (2:15:58–2:22:40) A New York Times article highlights Dr. Michael Anderson, a pediatrician who prescribes Adderall to low-income children struggling in school as a way to "modify the kid" when the environment cannot be changed. The hosts criticize this practice as the state-sponsored distribution of "synthetic cocaine" to children. They discuss the severe side effects of ADHD medications, including stunted growth and potential heart problems. Keywords: [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), michael anderson, [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), concerta, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/34.md) ### 35. USA Today Redesign and Autism Wandering Code (2:22:41–2:27:47) USA Today has undergone a significant redesign under the leadership of Larry Kramer. The hosts discuss the new layout and a specific article regarding a new CDC medical diagnostic code for "wandering" as a condition of autism. They mock the medicalization of normal childhood behavior, suggesting it is a tactic to increase prescriptions for drugs like Ritalin and Adderall. Keywords: [usa today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-today.md), [larry kramer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-kramer.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), medical codes, wandering [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Huawei and ZTE Banned from US Infrastructure (2:27:50–2:33:06) A U.S. congressional committee has advised American companies to avoid doing business with Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE, citing national security concerns and ties to the Chinese military. The hosts argue that this investigation was likely instigated by Cisco's lobbyists to eliminate a major global competitor. They point out the hypocrisy of these concerns given that most American consumer electronics, including the iPhone, are manufactured in China. 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