Resource Regulator Mugs

"I'm making 1000 copies for my lesson on wasting resources."

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

The Solar System (after deregulation)

"Stop the throw-away mentality! Save resources! A New Year every 750 days is quite enough!"

Scarcity

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.

Bernard Madhoff $50-billion Ponzi financial scheme.

Population rocket

"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..."

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Pulling The Economy Uphill

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

Blowing dust off an order book.

"Well, I've finished the project on time and on budget!" "That means I've given you too much time and too much money!"

In the future, wars will be fought over water.

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

BMA criticises 'Black Hole' of NHS IT spending

World Financial Mafia

"There is a great deal of evidence that big savings can be made if departments shared resources... But I suspect that implementing the changes might be problematic if we can't even get Norman to lend out his pencil sharpener."

'Cutting back to a single securities regulator is a good idea. After that, one more reduction and our troubles are over.'

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

Stethoscope line.

'I'm sorry, but there's nothing in the zoning regulations covering bad taste.'

'I'm trying to turn gold into gasoline.'

'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!'

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

'Warren buffett invests only in things he understands...my view is that politicians should regulate only things they understand!'

Federal Guidelines

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

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