Colonialism Commentator Gifts

Defeat of Palmerston's Government in 1858

'Banjo' Paterson & Rudyard Kipling.

USAID Octopus Wrapping Around Globe

"But will it distract the public's attention enough that they mindlessly buy our products?"

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

'Since we all have to believe in something, I thought, 'Why not money?''

The Monroe Doctrine

"You're awfully tame this evening."

'That might work as your own personal mission statement. But what we're really shooting for here is something the whole company can get behind.'

"It had to go - there were historical links with slavery."

"What would you suggest to fill the dark, empty spaces in my soul?"

'A market ruled by only three companies is bad for the customers and it puts down development and innovation. I would be a strong opponent to such a market, if I didn't own all three companies.'

"Today the market closed at exactly the right price, and all buyers and sellers were very happy."

'I've begun spreading my wealth to offshore accounts.'

"Ol' Boy... where the devil is Behan?"

"He's a middle-aged white man. What other reason do you need?"

'Say what you like about Capitalism, it makes the gravy train run on time.'

We're changing from 'tried and true' to 'fly by the seat of our pants'. So, I'm afraid you're out, Tom !

'I believe in the free enterprise system. I haven't paid for anything in the past 27 years...'

'Today the stock market closed early so money managers could take time to stop and smell the profits.'

Cementing the British Presence in Egypt

Poor man and rich man

Free Speech has heavy price.

The Birth of Free Market Economics. I wish I had a rock. I wish I had a stick. (Published originally on August 8, 2005.)

F.W. Woolworth and Karl Marx Go Into Retailing

'Remember, it's not a lie if it makes us money.'

The Good Boys - Bill Gates and Warren Buffett

Sanctions on Russia

Economists generally agree that consumers don't trust products that cost too little. If an item is too inexpensive, it seems cheap. A higher cost connotes quality. Price hike! Beware the rabid capitalist bearing economic theory.

'Don't say I didn't warn you. The rising tide of consumer indifference is finally catching up with us.'

"Okay, it's agreed, - if Trump gets elected we won't be heading south for the winter."

"With any luck, this mob will high-tail it back home when we tell 'em about the 14 day quarantine."

"About our shareholders of course."

France's Loan to Russia

"Personally I don't think our salaries are too high - I see them as legitimate compensation for the emotional trauma we suffer due to the public's disdain for our high salaries."