Helps? Helps how? Helps me realize that you think the world is a clean slate when a head of state takes office? Helps me realize you have terribly simplistic views of economics, politics, and even cause and effect? I guess, except I already knew all that.
If you think a major economic downturn can just be fixed overnight, maybe you should turn off TVLand. This isn't I Dream of Jeannie. Problems aren't instantly made all better by twitching your nose.
However, you did say one thing of great value. Obviously not here, but in the HBD forum. It's what micki hinted at earlier. You said you shouldn't complain without offering a solution. So tell me what specifically should Obama have done differently to address an issue of your choosing? Go ahead agent Starling, enthrall me with your acumen.