Public anger towards the banks from "summary" of Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The public's anger towards the banks was palpable in the wake of the financial crisis. People across the country felt a deep sense of betrayal as they watched their savings vanish and their homes foreclosed upon. The once-revered institutions that were supposed to safeguard their money were now seen as villains, responsible for causing widespread economic pain and suffering. The anger was not just directed at the banks themselves, but also at the government officials who were perceived as being too cozy with Wall Street. The public felt that these officials had failed in their duty to regulate the financial industry and protect the interests of the average citizen. The perception of a revolving door between Washington and Wall Street only fueled the flames of anger and distrust. As the crisis unfolded, stories of greed, excess, and recklessness within the banking sector emerged, further enraging the public. The lavish bonuses paid to executives, even as their institutions teetered on the brink of ...
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