When was TARP and the bailouts?
At the end of Bush's term. Those legislative actions arguably helped to keep the illusion of economic viability alive, at least so far. Obviously, there was no "Plan B" and there still isn't.
But FDR continued Hoover's policies? And Ubama continued Bush's? That's like comparing a kid playing with matches to a maniac spraying a village with napalm. Sorry, no sale.
FRegards,
LH