the bailouts were loans that were paid back with interest. the government profited off lending the banks money.
Bet it was lower than what the government charges kids that are trying to make a better life for themselves and contribute to a productive society.
Human garbage.
16%?
its also important to remember that a bunch of banks were forced to take bailouts against their own wishes, as either a precautionary measure, or possibly as marketing spin to make it look like everyone was in equal trouble. https://projects.propublica.org/bailout/main/list/stress_tes... Some banks literally didnt have a choice, the government said "you are taking this money."