U.S. Government “Cash For Clunkers” program spews smoke
Ha! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Du-duh… du- duh.. du-duh-da-da-da-da…
I recently decided to put the U.S. Government and current administration to the test today by participating in the CARS or “Cash For Clunkers” program. This program released by the current administration that will remain unnamed was purportedly designed to “take lower fuel efficiency cars off the roads and replace them with newer, more fuel-efficient models by providing buyers of new cars with a cash discount incentive.” Fine, I’ll bite. Sounds logical, right?
Today was the final day the offer was valid and, needless to say, I did NOT drive home in a new car today but in my existing, gas-swallowing, emission-spewing, paid-for clunker. What I learned about the sincerity and legitimacy and actual viability of this government program didn’t surprise me in the least. Read more…
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