Comments on: Motorcycle Vouchers Proposed in Addition to Cash for Clunkers – A Bad Idea Gets Worse http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:09:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/#comment-257705 Chris Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:44:46 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=6482#comment-257705 I've got two crummy old Suzukis--wish I could get $2,500 a pop for them from Uncle Sugah towards two brand new bikes. Let's stimulate the economy with tax dollars, yeah baby. I will TOTALLY take advantage of this if it passes. I’ve got two crummy old Suzukis–wish I could get $2,500 a pop for them from Uncle Sugah towards two brand new bikes. Let’s stimulate the economy with tax dollars, yeah baby. I will TOTALLY take advantage of this if it passes.

]]> By: Kevin F. http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/#comment-256260 Kevin F. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:52:45 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=6482#comment-256260 Everyone always wants to complain, "Oh! The economy is so bad! Someone needs to do something about it." Well "Cash for Clunkers" will not solve everything, but its a good quick solution that will put hundreds of thousands of jobs into play for the short term. Furthermore, getting rid of cars that would never pass emissions for newer, cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles will lower our oil consumption, and lessen our carbon footprint squeezing a few more decades out of our dying planet, all so stupid people can out breed smart ones and run it into the ground later. Everyone always wants to complain, “Oh! The economy is so bad! Someone needs to do something about it.” Well “Cash for Clunkers” will not solve everything, but its a good quick solution that will put hundreds of thousands of jobs into play for the short term. Furthermore, getting rid of cars that would never pass emissions for newer, cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles will lower our oil consumption, and lessen our carbon footprint squeezing a few more decades out of our dying planet, all so stupid people can out breed smart ones and run it into the ground later.

]]> By: Fudd http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/#comment-247638 Fudd Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:03:37 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=6482#comment-247638 How about looking beyone all the right wing government intruding hysteria and taking a look at what this proposal really is - an incentive that will encourage folks with ill kept older machinery to trade them in on safer, cleaner newer equipment. In terms of auto usage for those who view their cars as nothing more than another piece of utility, not unlike their toaster, this type of program is good for us all. I am happy to invest my taxes in it. In terms of motorcycles, those of us who maintain our vintage iron need not bother with this issue. But if this program were to somehow encourages those riding around on junk to get something nicer then we all benefit. How about looking beyone all the right wing government intruding hysteria and taking a look at what this proposal really is – an incentive that will encourage folks with ill kept older machinery to trade them in on safer, cleaner newer equipment. In terms of auto usage for those who view their cars as nothing more than another piece of utility, not unlike their toaster, this type of program is good for us all. I am happy to invest my taxes in it.

In terms of motorcycles, those of us who maintain our vintage iron need not bother with this issue. But if this program were to somehow encourages those riding around on junk to get something nicer then we all benefit.

]]> By: chris http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/#comment-247295 chris Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:41:38 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=6482#comment-247295 The Government causes my head to spin. When will we let freedom ring? The Government causes my head to spin. When will we let freedom ring?

]]> By: Tom http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/06/18/motorcycle-vouchers-proposed-in-addition-to-cash-for-clunkers-a-bad-idea-gets-worse/#comment-247051 Tom Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:42:38 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=6482#comment-247051 "Unintended consequences aren’t even considered." I wonder how many folks are NOT getting rid of their old clunker and buying a new car or motorcycle right now because they're waiting for this legislation to shake out? Probably not a lot of folks, but you know, why sell your old beater for $700 when it ~might~ be worth $2500 on the purchase of a new motorcycle if you just wait a couple months? “Unintended consequences aren’t even considered.”

I wonder how many folks are NOT getting rid of their old clunker and buying a new car or motorcycle right now because they’re waiting for this legislation to shake out?

Probably not a lot of folks, but you know, why sell your old beater for $700 when it ~might~ be worth $2500 on the purchase of a new motorcycle if you just wait a couple months?

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