Socio-economics Mugs

Tragedy of the migrants who drown trying to get to Europe

'I know some of us are the Squeezed Middle, and some of us are Alarm Clock Britain - but can't we all just get along?'

USA super power

Spot the difference.

'It's cheaper than gas.'

Billions for Terrorists, No Tribute to Americans

How to make crocodiles cry. . .Living wage proposal.

The opera - 'Please, sir, give us your ticket, if you ain;t a-goin' in again.'

"Come in, minion."

Who blames who in health Insurance problems

"I worry that we're headed for a future where you won't be able to earn three hundred times the salary of your lowest paid worker."

"I'm the writer-in-residence."

Working one day a year doesn't pay the bills

"We will create 12,000 new jobs...but we only need 4,000 new employees because on these salaries they'll need three jobs each to make a living!"

"Don't worry, we'll never negotiate with the enemy."

Diversity Does Not Include Class

"Meritocracy worked for my grandfather, it worked for my father, and it's working for me."

'When you said we should emulate the German economic model I assumed you meant post-war.'

Financial Bailout Required.

'Forty pounds for a round of drinks! Prices have gone up since you last bought a round.'

"Daddy's going of to defeat terrorism in subtler, economic ways."

Not Dead yet

Sign says: 'Please Help. Downshifting'

Quarantine: The great equalizer

'Bypass? This is more like a bill for an overpass!'

In search of the American dream...

Wars and extreme poverty

"...And so Bob was recalled to our Lord, the self-regulating market."

"Thank heaven no, in this neighbourhood we only have major crime."

'If that's all you can spare, maybe I should give you something.'

The Big Issue "Re-aligned manager requires proactive response from client base to meet domestic cashflow shortfall"

'Atmospheric, conditions are right for a 'trickle-down', which will bring relief to impoverished areas!'

Help. High performing teacher trapped in low performing pay scale.

Dog Days

'I work hard all day, while you just sit there.' 'That's the politics of envy.'