Inflation Critic Gifts

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.

'What a bargain. A normal 60p tin of beans reduced from 85p to 70p.'

Gas prices.

"The little engine that could... after taking advantage of family connections, a trust fund, working two years for free as an intern, and finally getting hired as an independent contractor."

Why markets crash.

Pillaging, formerly Acquisitions Department

"Everything's gone up."

Republican politics!

'What can you get with a quarter?'

'Steady...here he comes...wait for it, wait for it...'

Federal Guidelines

Capitalism gone nuts!

'Employee benefits? Sure, here you are!'

Wall Street In Jail

Too big to fail

The Pope Code

Capitalism

If things were going just a little bit better we could have filed for bankruptcy.

'Are you ready to take a ride on your Presidential yacht? ... We're just loading her up.'

Dollars Press Conference

"It's good to get hammered by something other than the economy."

'Water into wine is certainly impressive. D'you do water into petrol?'

'Where's My Bail-out?' 'Where's Your Lobbyist?'

'Brother, can you spare a trillion?'

The bonus is performance based. You lost lots, which resulted in big bailout. Way to go.

"I'm lookin' for a couple of fast guns who ain't afraid to lay down their life. There's no pay, but it'll be a great way to get your name out there."

Gluttony and Famine

Wall Street Bailout

Imagine the mess the world woudl be in if we didn't have the best executives money can buy running it.

E.U. Health Farm

'Forty pounds for a round of drinks! Prices have gone up since you last bought a round.'

'I sold my house and got what I paid for it. But you bought it in 1962.'

"Actually, these are more valuable than the golden ones now."

'But the fundamentals are good!'

"Money doesn't trickle down unless there's a damn leak."