“Cash for Clunkers” was bad for Gaia and other living things. Mandated shredding of cars instead of recycling. Also, it dried up the used car supply for those who needed affordable transportation but couldn’t afford a new car. “It’s obvious what we need here, and that’s for Congress to pass a law against unintended consequences.” Right after they repeal the Law of Gravity.
Author: Bonfire of the Absurdities
After 35 year career writing software for IBM mainframes, am now self-employed contractor thinking of joining a union and striking for higher wages. Cured morbid fear of heights when I learned to look at them as lengths standing on end. Uncompromising in refusal to accept browser cookies. Amateur investor who has accumulated a small fortune in the market after starting out years ago with a large one. For recreation, I run, hike, kayak and play tennis but will not consider synchronized swimming under any circumstances.
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