Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Economy

(400 posts)

7. That's what I was referring to. I think it was Dodd-Frank that reclassified depositors as shareholders.

Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:11 AM

2 hrs ago

The investors get bailed out first. Especially bond holders. Privatize the profits, socialize the cost.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

the market should punish people for fraud and incompetence rampartd 6 hrs ago #1

wages growing? rampartd 5 hrs ago #2

I know, blue-wave 3 hrs ago #3

"The market" doesn't exist lonely bird 3 hrs ago #4

the 2009 reforms allow the banks to "bail in" from their depositors rampartd 2 hrs ago #6