“Even as voters rage and candidates put up ads against government bailouts, the reviled mother of them all — the $700 billion lifeline to banks, insurance and auto companies — will expire after Sunday at a fraction of that cost, and could conceivably earn taxpayers a profit.” (New York Times)
It wasn’t the amount; it was the principle, precedent, and moral hazard. P.S.: The taxpayers won’t be getting the money.
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“Too Big to Fail” by Michael Heberling