Financial Regulation Gifts

"The bank examiners are here, oh!...I see you already know."

Dodd-Frank Act

"Get lost! You're just gonna screw things up!"

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

"We won!"

It's okay Mom! As a broker, I'm under supervision of the SEC!

'Hey! Hey! You need a trout stamp! Where's your trout stamp?!'

US v.s. Tech Giants

Warning that Inflationary Policies Could Lead to Crash on Wall St

'I'm afraid the cuts are beginning to bite!'

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

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

"We do have faith but I'm afraid our policy is still not to accept Bitcoin."

Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.

'I'm afraid we can't deliver your baby until your CRB check comes through.'

'What I call a miracle drug is one that doesn't start a government investigation.'

How Many It Takes

An astronaut sees a sign saying zoning in force.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

The two faces of capitalism.

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

'I know you don't belong here, but if we let you go to Heaven, we couldn't not guarantee your safety.'

'He's trying to persuade the Inland Revenue that it's a tax haven.'

"According to these latest tests, anything can cause anything."

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.'

'You forgot the product label.'

Stethoscope line.

"Uh oh, here come more regulations."

'The health and safety officer isn't happy. He want's you to tie your shoelaces.'

'There's no need for confusion. Part 935 of Mining Regulation 823, Section 323 in Article L clearly states . . . '

'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!'