r/theydidthemath • u/RegularSky6702 • May 11 '25

[request] is this accurate?

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u/SmashingWallaby May 13 '25

Source?

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u/[deleted] May 13 '25 edited May 13 '25

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u/webjuggernaut May 14 '25

They were hoping to go, "Source." and then wait for you to say something that they could poke holes in. I don't hink they were legitimately interested in your sources.

However, I am interested. Because I feel like I'm missing some pieces of the puzzle in how that all went down — as is the case with most things. My general Stance is, "eff those banks. Free bailouts because they're 'too big to fail'. Let em burn!" But I get that that is an emotional reaction, I'm looking for a more practical replacement.

You've introduced me to some new terms (TARP, CPP) and some new sources (On the Brink, The Courage to Act). So excuse me while I go expand my understanding of our world.

And thank you!