Industrial Regulator Gifts

Legal Action Against Polluting Industries

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

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"He's the chief watchdog, who watches over all the other watchdogs—but this must be his night off."

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

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

'According to these latest tests, anything can cause anything.'

'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..."

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

"If they can rig emissions tests, why can't they fake crash tests too?"

World Financial Mafia

'I'm afraid this is going to lead to regulation of my invention.'

'Cutting back to a single securities regulator is a good idea. After that, one more reduction and our troubles are over.'

"I'm afraid you neglected to submit the proper development permit application."

Stethoscope line.

'And then the bad man from the Securities and Exchange Commission and I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down!'

'Warren buffett invests only in things he understands...my view is that politicians should regulate only things they understand!'

'Hmmphhhh ... High on Life. Now that's something the government ought to regulate.'

Federal Guidelines

"Three big corks? That's it?"

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Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

"Time! Ladies and gentlemen please, for yet another probe into the brewing industry"

'It's from the Federal Trade Commission -- we have to put in a non-smoking section.'

"That's the Ommbudsman."

The New Square Mile Regulator.