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Probatim

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6. This goes back to the old Moral Hazard crap from the 2008 bailouts.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #5)

Wed May 17, 2023, 03:09 PM

May 2023

We couldn't bail out consumers who got f*cked because that was a moral hazard - but we could bail out the banks who imperiled the US economy with their shitty lending practices.

At some point, these companies have to pay a price for their malfeasance.

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Fetterman floats work requirements for bailed-out bank executives [View all] Uncle Joe May 2023 OP

You gotta love Fetterman Doc Sportello May 2023 #1

I thought so Uncle Joe May 2023 #2

People underestimate... 2naSalit May 2023 #13

Yes they do Doc Sportello May 2023 #14

Excellent! It'll never fly of course and I doubt the rethugs will see the irony captain queeg May 2023 #3

K&R...... Lovie777 May 2023 #4

Not understanding what he means. MichMan May 2023 #5

This goes back to the old Moral Hazard crap from the 2008 bailouts. Probatim May 2023 #6

At least freakin TAX their profits fairly!! Easterncedar May 2023 #8

Performance standards. If they are bailed out, AllyCat May 2023 #7

Fetterman is back with a bang! rurallib May 2023 #9

Make them work it off on minimum wage lame54 May 2023 #10

Years ago, when I applied for public assistance... Orrex May 2023 #11

Yes, take stole a page out of Insurance companies playbook. flying_wahini May 2023 #12

He's off and running! Rhiannon12866 May 2023 #15

Thanks Senator riversedge May 2023 #16