Yes, the graph completely ignores the revenue gains from any activities taken. It just looks at one half of the equation and ignores the other, which is a big problem.
Another problem with that graph is TARP - it shows TARP at its original proposed cost of $300 billion, but the actual outstanding amount is $75 billion - it never reached the level shown, and will end up being around $25 billion or so total cost. Still way too much, but not the hit shown.
There are quite a few problems with that graph...
Well TARP I’m not sure about. Some say “Well they paid it all back” but when I look into the details, there’s no telling what “all” means. Sometimes it means they are ready to pay it back. Google AIG and TARP or Chrysler and TARP or GM and TARP to be thoroughly confused.