Regulation Jest Mugs

"Does state game law require me to tag him?"

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

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"We won!"

"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.

'Hey! Hey! You need a trout stamp! Where's your trout stamp?!'

US v.s. Tech Giants

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

"These are just the guidelines, the forms are in the truck outside!"

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

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

"The sign ruins our surprise attack, but it's a big OSHA fine if we don't have it."

'I don't care if it's a little storage room for King Tut, you still need a building permit and contractor's license.'

'Sorry mate. Your church doesn't meet the minimum building code.'

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

'I'm afraid we can't deliver your baby until your CRB check comes through.'

'If executive bonuses are outlawed, only outlaws will have bonuses.'

Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.

'What I call a miracle drug is one that doesn't start a government investigation.'

How Many It Takes

An astronaut sees a sign saying zoning in force.

'At least they can't touch the village local' say two country gents. The pub now has a sign on the window saying 'This is now a smoke free pub, also no dogs or horsey types!'

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

The two faces of capitalism.

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

Obama's Financial Reform Pill: I hope they won't need a glass of water.

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

'He's trying to persuade the Inland Revenue that it's a tax haven.'

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