Rating Regulator Gifts

Note to viewers: we've cut back on sexual content by replacing it with violence.

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.

"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.

"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

'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.'

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

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

Man from 'National Viewers and Listeners Association sits at work boxes titled; 'Switch on' and 'Switch off'.

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

"Nothing is illegal if a hundred businessmen decide to do it."

World Financial Mafia

Ofwat Sewage Scrutiny

'Back in the day, you could leverage . . .'

'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.

'I'm sorry, but there's nothing in the zoning regulations covering bad taste.'

'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!'

Federal Guidelines

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

Freeway exit signs: Regulation, Deregulation, Reregulation.

The New Square Mile Regulator.