Industrial Regulator Pillows

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?"

Tempest in a Teapot

'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..."

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

Pulling The Economy Uphill

An acceptable level of TV violence.

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

World Financial Mafia

Under Capitalism, Expensive Equipment is Always, Unlike People, Innocent Until Proven Guilty

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

'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

Another Rogue Trader

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

Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

Taming the beast of the free market...

Upload Filter

Freeway exit signs: Regulation, Deregulation, Reregulation.

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

Under Capitalism, Expensive Equipment is Always, Unlike People, Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The New Square Mile Regulator.