Government Regulators Gifts

Nice Apology, Mark

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

Sen. Krupt. I don't tell constituents that we're fueling inflation. I say we're protecting consumers and thanks to us they won't have to worry about buying any cheap stuff.

"We seem to be spending more on defence than on things to defend"

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"You may have been the victim of a mis-sold PFI contract."

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."

CIA report

US v.s. Tech Giants

Florida Governor, Rick Scott, cuts funding for rape victims.

'Due to government surveillance, is my allowance taxable?'

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

'Answer these constituents letters. Tell them to go to hell in a nice way.'

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

Billions for Terrorists, No Tribute to Americans

'To paraphrase Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The only thing we have to fear is the NSA, FBI, CIA, DEA, IRS, DIA, EPA, FTC, FCC...'

Tempest in a Teapot

Police Statetion

Studied the Constitution. Didn't like it.

"Get up at 7; leave for school by 8; no video games until after homework is done -- how about some regulatory relief?"

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

'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..."

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

Was the Illuminati - now the Illuminasty

Bush farewell.

Legalish

Pulling The Economy Uphill

'We spend a lot, borrow a lot, tax a lot. It keeps things from getting boring.'

"Taxation with representation hasn't worked out so well." (two men at the US capital talking taxes and politics)

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

'The Federal Government today authorized a ten-year study of all its five-year studies.'