Obama signs $106 billion war bill

Obama just signed a bill passed by Congress of the amount of $106 billion, most of which is for extra military spending. Also, the bill denies funding for closing Guantanamo Bay prison, showing that the US government is in no hurry to close the prison.
Passing a bill for such a large amount on military spending keeps the military industrial complex happy, but also acts as an economic stimulus in this time of crisis. The same economic stimulus could just as well be achieved through spending on civilian projects, but that would not satisfy the establishment as it would redistribute income to the population at large, as opposed to keeping it for military and high-tech corporations. Also, maintaining a climate of fear through boosting the military is important to keep the population docile and unquestionning...