Regulation Resistor Pillows

"HR-bill 9495. Cutting down non-profits."

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

Hate Platforms

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

The Solar System (after deregulation)

The truth is, Congressman, we didn't know it was wrong to screw people.

"He's the chief watchdog, who watches over all the other watchdogs—but this must be his night off."

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

"It's about the murder of an editor who refuses to publish a writer's work..."

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..."

"Yes, could you discuss the inspiration for the protagonist? Specifically, the motivations which propel the direction of his narrative?" "I would prefer not to." "Bartleby, the author."

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

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

World Financial Mafia

"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!'

Federal Guidelines

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

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

Freeway exit signs: Regulation, Deregulation, Reregulation.

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

"That's the Ommbudsman."

Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt, Administrator.

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

"Three big corks? That's it?"

Another Rogue Trader

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The New Square Mile Regulator.