During the recession of 2008-2009, the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama flooded several banking, financial services, and insurance firms with government funds in exchange (at least temporarily) for government ownership rights. The unprecedented move signaled the government's concern that the global banking system might collapse if these firms ended up in bankruptcy. The decision for active government involvement in the operations of these firms demonstrates:

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The active government involvement in the operations of these firms indicates a trend toward mostly capitalist nations to move toward socialism, even if only temporarily during a crisis. It does not necessarily signal the unforgiving nature of capitalism or a desire for more individuals to live under a socialist system. The freedoms of the U.S. government under capitalism are not directly relevant to this situation.

During the Recession of 2008-2009, the Administrations of Presidents George