Fiscal Steward Mugs

U.S. Debt

"Although technically it's a profit and loss statement, the narrative is admittedly rather one-sided."

"Would you like some wings?"

Businessman sees door sign 'Department of Mismanagement and Overbudget'.

Insect extinction

US Credit: 'I'm down grading your credit rating...'

"OK Dad, I've counted and categorised all the trees in our part of the wood: Now we can start on our sustainability plan..."

"Seriously, do you expect us to believe you put on 143 feet a day in business travel?"

'There was a time I thought humans were as smart as we are.'

'I wish there was some way we could reduce emissions here.'

'Okay... now everyone smile and say: 'that;s not deductible'.'

A safe is about to fall on an unsuspecting man interested in risk-free investments.

'Should the U.S. motto be, 'In for a buck, in for a trillion'?'

EU Budget: '5% more and you're home free!'

Basic Tax Law/Loopholes.

'This is a collect call from 'THE CAPTAIN.' Do you accept all charges?'

"And after the prime rate declined by half a point, the Dow rose by thirty-two, guess what happened to Goose and Fox?"

'The way I see it, deficit spending keeps the taxpayers on their toes.'

It's 10pm do you know where your 401-k is?'

Pork barrel projects vs Keynesian economics.

Cost of Terror.

Debt Ceiling and False Ceiling.

'Funny you should mention that - I happen to be involved in a joint research project with the Department of Agriculture for the express purpose of getting blood from a turnip.'

'Before you return Principal Harris's phone call, I would like to remind you that having a 'living' dependant is an excellent tax deduction.'

'Don't worry. he always does that right before he raises taxes.'

'You know, you remind me of me when I first started here.'

'Quick! Page the flight deck, bring me oxygen, gloves, a mask and someone junior!'

'I think you should know, I put a piece on 'YourTube' praising your stewardship.'

'Oh! Oh!, there's a problem! Your retirement savings to last your entire life, expired in March, 2009!'

'Happy New Year!'

A sign at a restaurant - Food left unattended will be eaten by the waiter.

"Storm’s comin’, Clara. Better get my absentee ballot in."

"No more stress!"

Going to Greece in a Handbasket.

'Fitzroy, the sea is a bit too cold to swim in. Would you please go and get the immersion heater?'