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?"

'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..."

Pulling The Economy Uphill

An acceptable level of TV violence.

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

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

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

World Financial Mafia

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

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

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

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!'

Federal Guidelines

'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.'

Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

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

The New Square Mile Regulator.