https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/01/14/the-real-cost-of-the-great-bailout-of-2008-2009/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 03:32:32 -0400<![CDATA[How much will the Great Bailout of 2008-2009 cost? Think a moment before answering. Remember to include all the liabilities. The total cost will be measured not only in dollars and cents&#8211;many, many, dollars&#8211;but also in a large freedom tax as our duly elected representatives and their army of bureaucrats set about illustrating the old adage that he who pays the piper calls the tune.]]>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:04:47 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2009/01/14/the-real-cost-of-the-great-bailout-of-2008-2009-n115479