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

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.

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

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?"

'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..."

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

"If they can rig emissions tests, why can't they fake crash tests too?"

"Nothing is illegal if a hundred businessmen decide to do it."

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

World Financial Mafia

Ofwat Sewage Scrutiny

'Back in the day, you could leverage . . .'

'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.

'I'm sorry, but there's nothing in the zoning regulations covering bad taste.'

'The government is keen not to interfere with private enterprise.'

'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

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

"Three big corks? That's it?"

Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

"Time! Ladies and gentlemen please, for yet another probe into the brewing industry"

The New Square Mile Regulator.