So the Obama administration said today it’s ending the “cash for clunkers” program on Monday. The government says it’s been a big hit. That depends on who you talk to.
Fact: The program was designed to help sell cars
Fact: It did do that
Opinion, based on fact: It could have been a lot better
A bunch of car dealers here in Western New York and around the country have already dropped out of the program, because they don’t have their money yet. They sold the cars…they made the deals….they gave buyers the big discounts…they submitted their paperwork to Washington….but the check isn’t even in the mail yet.
The government did acknowledge there was a problem….and hired a lot more people to help process the paperwork. But here’s my question? Why did it take so long? Wouldn’t you think they would know what to expect going in and be ready for it? Wouldn’t you think when they went through nearly A BILLION DOLLARS IN THE FIRST WEEK someone in Washington would have stood up and said “ummm, guys….we can’t handle this. Help!”
Don’t get me wrong….anything the government can do to help the economy is a good thing. But get it right.
I hope they do better on health care.
Fact: The program was designed to help sell cars
Fact: It did do that
Opinion, based on fact: It could have been a lot better
A bunch of car dealers here in Western New York and around the country have already dropped out of the program, because they don’t have their money yet. They sold the cars…they made the deals….they gave buyers the big discounts…they submitted their paperwork to Washington….but the check isn’t even in the mail yet.
The government did acknowledge there was a problem….and hired a lot more people to help process the paperwork. But here’s my question? Why did it take so long? Wouldn’t you think they would know what to expect going in and be ready for it? Wouldn’t you think when they went through nearly A BILLION DOLLARS IN THE FIRST WEEK someone in Washington would have stood up and said “ummm, guys….we can’t handle this. Help!”
Don’t get me wrong….anything the government can do to help the economy is a good thing. But get it right.
I hope they do better on health care.
Wouldn't count on it.
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