Financial Regulators Gifts

"Hear no evil...See no evil...Just evil."

'Well what a coincidence! I'm a financial regulator too!'

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

The Solar System (after deregulation)

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

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

"He's the chief watchdog, who watches over all the other watchdogs—but this must be his night off."

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

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

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

Tempest in a Teapot

"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..."

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

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

World Financial Mafia

'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!'

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

Illustration on the problem of money that is given to charities ending up in the hands of governments.

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

Federal Guidelines

Panama Papers

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Under Capitalism, Expensive Equipment is Always, Unlike People, Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The New Square Mile Regulator.

"Hi, I'm Bob Darrel. I'm here to perform the audit of your books. Don't mind the vultures. They follow me everywhere."

Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

Freeway exit signs: Regulation, Deregulation, Reregulation.

"Three big corks? That's it?"