Bank Regulator Gifts

J. P. Morgan whale harpooned by bank regulators.

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

Spot the difference.

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"He's the chief watchdog, who watches over all the other watchdogs—but this must be his night off."

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

"And we will absolutely start lending again as soon as we finish building our debtors' prison."

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

Looks like the bank's director still inside.

"Get up at 7; leave for school by 8; no video games until after homework is done -- how about some regulatory relief?"

Tempest in a Teapot

'I don't care if it's a little storage room for King Tut, you still need a building permit and contractor's license.'

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

'Mr. Hickey really knows how to keep our stockholders meetings short and sweet!'

'I couldn't get Parliament to outlaw Lady Godiva, but they agreed to regulate her.'

"Once upon a time there was a kind bank manager who found all the money lost in the global financial meltdown, brought world peace, stopped global warming, cured the common cold and discovered Julian Assange is Santa."

'That's my boy...'

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

Bank Loans - Thank you, I shall always be in your debt.

'I'm afraid this is going to lead to regulation of my invention.'

'You wouldn't threaten your bank manager...er...maybe...'

"Want to trade banks with me?"

Man from 'National Viewers and Listeners Association sits at work boxes titled; 'Switch on' and 'Switch off'.

Big Loan, Little Deposit Bank

World Financial Mafia

Bank notes coming out of a safe.

'Cutting back to a single securities regulator is a good idea. After that, one more reduction and our troubles are over.'

"I'm afraid you neglected to submit the proper development permit application."

Stethoscope line.

No one ever tried to rob the Samurai Bank.

'And then the bad man from the Securities and Exchange Commission and I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down!'

'Warren buffett invests only in things he understands...my view is that politicians should regulate only things they understand!'

Federal Guidelines