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There was no guarantee that the govt will make money but there is a guarantee it creates a moral hazard. If you are a banker take excessive risks and enjoy the profits, if things go wrong, the govt will bail you out.

Heads I win, Tails I dont lose.

You also ignored that govt/Fed keeps printing more money, so the taxpayer ultimately loses with inflation.




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