Regulators Prints

"So...As I was saying, nothing will actually change..."

Today's Banking Industry: "We're too big to regulate!"

The Shell Game

"I'm from the Environmental Protection Agency. You're doing great."

Fat Cats 483 - Watchdog 0

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

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"We won!"

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."

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

US v.s. Tech Giants

Moses holds up new federal regulation guidelines.

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

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?"

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

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

'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..."

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

'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.'

'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.

The two faces of capitalism.

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

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