schnickelfritz

Dispelling the Hype Behind Cash for Clunkers

You're looking at the world in the typical upsidedown mode. We, who have made the appropriate choices 5, 7, and 10 years ago to purchase fuel efficient cars, are now subsidizing with our tax money those who chose to purchase gas guzzlers. My 1997 Honda Civic with 295,000 miles is certainly a clunker. Maybe I don't understand the new Obama administration definition of "clunker" as you and the beltway elitists do.
Re-name the entitlement program more appropriately, "Taxpayer Cash For Making Bad Choices."


On Aug 11 02:02 PM User 467580 wrote:

> I love this comment. It perfectly demonstrates the American attitude:
> "What's in it for me?"
>
> First of all, the program is called "Cash for Clunkers," not "Cash
> for Fuel Efficient Cars" program. Be happy that you don't have to
> pay for a gas guzzler nor needed to for the last few years. Your
> cars are getting older, but it may make more sense for you to maintain
> them.
>
> I just recently bought a used car myself. I did not want to trade
> in my paid for car (2002 Ford Escape -- not eligible anyhow), but
> I'm not upset that others can utilize this program. Let's be honest,
> I'm clearly a liberal because I believe in the greater good even
> when it doesn't benefit me DIRECTLY. There are indirect benefits
> here for everyone.
>
> As I see it, this program is designed for two purposes:
> 1. Improve fuel efficiency for outstanding vehicles, thereby reducing
> demand on oil/gas. Will this have a large impact? Who knows? But
> it's a step in the right direction.
> 2. Help car companies move languishing inventory.
>
> Not to mention, this may help many families obtain reliable, fuel
> efficient transportation without breaking the family budget. Also,
> for all the conservative (haters), as far as I know, this was not
> an income restricted program, so it provides equal access to this
> stimulative program provided you meet the requirements.
>
> Other points:
> - Mechanics will always be in demand because they have a skill.<br/>-
> Dealerships can fill out 17 pages to get their money. Working with
> contracts and filling forms is part of their business.
> - Yes, dealerships may need to float the up front savings, but they
> are better equipped to handle this then the consumer.
>
> On Aug 11 11:44 AM rps wrote: