Government Policy Mugs

'What's that noise?'

"Give me a couple years, and I can answer your simple question about the new regulations."

'Don't worry! Since 28% of my salary goes to the government, I've decided to work 72% of the time!'

Performance management

Department of Work and No Pension

Fiscal Cliff Drive.

NHS targets.

"Oh, him? He's the guy who changes the interest rate when it's set by the fed."

'Taxes? They're a penalty for doing well.'

"Let's face it, the taxpayer dollar doesn't go as far as it once did."

"I'd be an irresponsible parent to let them out."

'I've been called some mean things as a baby boomer, but 'Pig in the Python' really hurts.'

"You want both? C'mon - get serious - we can only afford one."

Social Security Administration: 'Sorry, closed for reform.'

The modern American airport

Lender of Last Resort & Spender of Last Resort.

The day the government stepped in to ensure our water was safe.

Conservatives' Golden Economic Legacy

'They revised it. Now it's the pretty clean air act.'

Fort Australia

"The benefits agency is always willing to be flexible...but only under certain limited clearly defined circumstances."

"The Budget Committee needs to know - is the moat national security or infrastructure?"

'This is just a thought, but is there any way we could tax OTHER countries?'

'Good news kids...The Government has promised to do something for hard-working families.'

Parking meter holdup

"The real trick will be enjoying retirement long enough before the Government goes belly up."

'No way! To fund health, education and welfare, we'd be forced to tax oil companies!'

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

Senator Yomp: 'Not ours, damnit! We want you to cut back on someone else's government benefits!'

"I see you didn't get an obscene bonus last year. The government was counting on it."

Gary realised he should have taken the job at the Ministry of Arts.

Osborne's Tax Cuts

Government Transport Plan

'That's the Government for you every time.'

'What have you got on how to apply for Government handouts?'