For those criticizing Obama for what he's done on the economy since the election (and I have slung some of this criticism

), put on your "hypothetical thinking cap" and project what you think would have occurred if McCain/Palin had won. Don't forget while offering you conjecture that McCain dismissed the notion that the economy was even in trouble as things were imploding around him.
I, for one, think he would have been forced to do virtually the exact same thing in terms of the stimulus package. I think he would now be sucking up to the banks instead of picking a fight FWIW. I don't think the country would be any further along toward recovery under his stewardship, however. For the right-leaning folks here, if you believe we would be further along, be specific as to why you believe this to be true.