I do understand this sentiment, to an extent. The reality is that all the banks participate in the same job market and need to compete to attract and retain talent. If a bank (regardless of bail-out status) does not compensate employees competitively, it will fail to attract and retain the necessary talent and as such fail to perform. The only way a bank could still succeed without paying bonuses is if all banks did the same thing. Don't hate the player, hate the game.

If this were a game, what sport would it be? Last I checked, gambling, and lets be honest, that's what this is, isn't a sport.

> Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Or hate anyone who repeats this meme.

> 2. The Bonuses come from bailout money.

GS has paid back their loan, with interest.

I heard that from AIG, but I don't remember hearing that about GS?