Bank Regulator Mugs

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.

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

Looks like the bank's director still inside.

'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..."

An acceptable level of TV violence.

'That's my boy...'

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

"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."

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

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

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

"Want to trade banks with me?"

Big Loan, Little Deposit Bank

Bank notes coming out of a safe.

World Financial Mafia

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

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

'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.

'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!'

No one ever tried to rob the Samurai Bank.

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

Federal Guidelines

'Hmmphhhh ... High on Life. Now that's something the government ought to regulate.'