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Originally Posted by Strangelet

We bailed out the airlines right after 9/11 because we need airlines.

and the airlines are arguably worse than ever before.

Originally Posted by Strangelet

We bailed out the big three american auto makers because the jackasses thought SUV's were the way to make them richer than God, because we need an automotive industry.

and there's still been no progress from these companies to move towards significantly more fuel efficient vehicles.


bailouts don't fix anything. they prop up failing industries so those industries can worsen and continue the failed policies that put them into the position of needing a bailout in the first place. this newest bailout will be no different.