Does anyone really think anything will change here? Nothing is really under Obama than it was with Bush. We got debt, no matter what we'll get more. We're still at war, probably will be in a new one sooner than later. People are still out of work and the rich are just getting richer. Nothing is going to change because for that to happen people will need to give shit up, and that's just not going to happen.
Things have gotten progressively worse over the past 50 years. You're right - so far no president has really altered the course in a positive way (except for Clinton).
Unfortunately were stuck with two shitty candidates, but Obama is Mother Theresa compared to a Romney/Ryan ticket, especially if they get into office with a modern GOP house and senate behind them.