Regulatory Policies Gifts

"The Nominees"

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

'Let's just wait here until the federal stimulus returns.'

'I've been called some mean things as a baby boomer, but 'Pig in the Python' really hurts.'

"We won!"

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

US v.s. Tech Giants

It's a new government directive requiring us to be 58% more cheerful within 18 months.

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!"

'The recession is over, again.'

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

'Not a word to Alfred, but the spare bedroom is worth losing the fourteen pounds!'

"Take special note of the change to our policy on honesty."

"We may have to rob from the rich AND the poor."

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

European Union Health and Safety Direcorate rules

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

Bureau of Disappearing Civil Liberties.

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

"I liked it better when it was 'don't ask, don't tell the New York Times'."

Keep the econoimy moving

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

'Don't worry! Since 28% of my salary goes to the government, I've decided to work 72% of the time!'

How Many It Takes

An astronaut sees a sign saying zoning in force.

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

'That's our corporate ladder.'

'No way! To fund health, education and welfare, we'd be forced to tax oil companies!'

The two faces of capitalism.

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

'Oh no. Another major code violation decision.'

Ofwat Sewage Scrutiny

"UK government aren’t budging boss. Sole supplier or not under the new procurement regulations our new contract has to have three KPIs..."