Perhaps the government did avert a short-term disaster. But it's unremarkable that they distributed billions to companies who effectively held taxpayers hostage, threatening "if we go down, you go down with us." There was no way to not give out money without incurring intolerable short-term pain.
I'll write a thank you letter to the government when the future of our nation isn't tied to the bad judgement of a few irresponsible companies.
I'll write a thank you letter to the government when the future of our nation isn't tied to the bad judgement of a few irresponsible companies.