Financial System Critic Gifts

'We're sorry. Yesterday's report on the tax system being replaced by voluntary contributions was traced to a practical joker.'

"The little engine that could... after taking advantage of family connections, a trust fund, working two years for free as an intern, and finally getting hired as an independent contractor."

Russia Money Laundering

Why markets crash.

Pillaging, formerly Acquisitions Department

"You never actually own a pension pot - you merely look after it for the next government."

Republican politics!

'So, a bailout is like a Ponzi scheme for automakers?'

Trickledown economics

World Financial Mafia

Capitalism gone nuts!

Bank Robbery Statistics

'Are you ready to take a ride on your Presidential yacht? ... We're just loading her up.'

Wall Street In Jail

'Employee benefits? Sure, here you are!'

The euro as a monster

'If you had more criminal potential, you'd get a bonus like all the other investment bankers!'

Capitalism

Too big to fail

'George, are you responsible for chopping down this here World Economy?'

Dollars Press Conference

If things were going just a little bit better we could have filed for bankruptcy.

"We can't all work for Goldman Sachs."

"It's good to get hammered by something other than the economy."

'Bad news for those of you who believe goods and services should be exchanged for money.'

Mismanagement at the Bank of England

'Instead of the dollar or the Yuan, I'd like my allowance pegged to the value of the comic book,'

Why Can't We Make Money From Our Mistakes Like Equifax?

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF, 'It's official, sir - EVERYBODY'S overdrawn!'

'Brother, can you spare a trillion?'

'Coins, when swallowed, cause cancer. Perhaps money should be banned.'

The bonus is performance based. You lost lots, which resulted in big bailout. Way to go.

'You're a bad credit risk so, yes, of course you can have some money.'

Gluttony and Famine

"I'm lookin' for a couple of fast guns who ain't afraid to lay down their life. There's no pay, but it'll be a great way to get your name out there."