Nope, "letting them fail is not really an option" means it's not an option. Market response would be to let them fail.
Please spare us the fake pontificating.
I don't doubt that you prefer soundbites.
If socialism comes (actually came) to this country, it will be because of wishy washy attitudes such as demonstrated in your comment.
Haven't you heard? We are all socialists now! /s
Hey....you’re the one who said ALL options should be considered and then said the free market was not an option!!