Regulation Rocker Gifts

Triple Threat

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

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."

"Who told the quartet to play 'Highway to Hell'?"

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

"I'll be honest... there are books by James Joyce that are easier to follow than these bad boys."

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

Tempest in a Teapot

"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..."

Dave cut costs and now realizes that in order to pass inspection, he may have to arrange a marriage between his daughter and the building inspector's son.

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

Rock musician playing a dog as a guitar

Pulling The Economy Uphill

How Many It Takes

'In the doctor's defense, there have been no serious post operative complications.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

World Financial Mafia

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

'I know you don't belong here, but if we let you go to Heaven, we couldn't not guarantee your safety.'

"I'm afraid you neglected to submit the proper development permit application."

'You forgot the product label.'

Stethoscope line.

'There's no need for confusion. Part 935 of Mining Regulation 823, Section 323 in Article L clearly states . . . '

'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!'

'Dalrymple came to us from the public sector.'

'A willingness to sacrifice yourself to bring 'peace and succor to the suffering' is all very well Mother Theresa but I don't think it makes up for your lack of knowledge of current hand sanitisation protocols.'

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.'

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

"Three big corks? That's it?"