Colonialism Commentator Mugs

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?''

"You're awfully tame this evening."

The Monroe Doctrine

'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."

'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...'

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

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

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

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

Cementing the British Presence in Egypt

Poor man and rich man

Free Speech has heavy price.

F.W. Woolworth and Karl Marx Go Into Retailing

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

Sanctions on Russia

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

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

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

"About our shareholders of course."

"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."

France's Loan to Russia

Statue of Liberty Burns Money As Flame