Go back to farming because it’s a good example. Half the people lost their job. Who was there to save them, the way you’re advocating? Nobody. What happened? Economic boom and an increase in living standards for everyone.
Contrast that with the New Deal. Here’s a great article right here on FR, though I doubt you’ll be bothered to read it.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1048166/posts
People wonder why socialism hasn’t died. It’s because people like you “want to help”. Stop with the help already.
What timeframe are you talking about? I want to be sure I have the same one in mind.