Imperialism Commentator Gifts

"Sensors report alien invasion of Sector R-12!"

USAID Octopus Wrapping Around Globe

Horse statue throws off rider.

"Sure, money may be imaginary - but at least it's got everybody imagining it."

"But will it distract the public's attention enough that they mindlessly buy our products?"

'Since we all have to believe in something, I thought, 'Why not money?''

"You're awfully tame this evening."

'That might work as your own personal mission statement. But what we're really shooting for here is something the whole company can get behind.'

"What would you suggest to fill the dark, empty spaces in my soul?"

'A market ruled by only three companies is bad for the customers and it puts down development and innovation. I would be a strong opponent to such a market, if I didn't own all three companies.'

"Today the market closed at exactly the right price, and all buyers and sellers were very happy."

'I've begun spreading my wealth to offshore accounts.'

"Ol' Boy... where the devil is Behan?"

'I believe in the free enterprise system. I haven't paid for anything in the past 27 years...'

Foreign Policy Puts Strain on Finances

'Today the stock market closed early so money managers could take time to stop and smell the profits.'

We're changing from 'tried and true' to 'fly by the seat of our pants'. So, I'm afraid you're out, Tom !

'Iraq had no WMD's? Iran has no nukes? Surely there must be some terror-producing country to keep Americans frightened, and in support of big defense spending!'

"He's a middle-aged white man. What other reason do you need?"

'Say what you like about Capitalism, it makes the gravy train run on time.'

"I see he finally got rid of that idiotic comb-over."

Cementing the British Presence in Egypt

Poor man and rich man

F.W. Woolworth and Karl Marx Go Into Retailing

Anglo-Russian Trade Rivalry in China

'Remember, it's not a lie if it makes us money.'

The origin of 'Rorke's drift' has long been a subject of intense speculation.

'Don't say I didn't warn you. The rising tide of consumer indifference is finally catching up with us.'

'Now we've got rid of that pesky Gen. ___ we can run the war in ___ the way it ought to be run...'

"Let's face it, Tom. A society that's paying its Frank Sinatras and Johnny Carsons more than its yous and mes is out of whack."