My biggest issue with the cars program is the unintended consequences to other portions of the economy.

250,000 less older cars on the road.......(with the first bunch of taxpayer money)

means


250,000 less cars for mechanics to repair.

250,000 less cars for parts stores to sell parts for.

And all of the waterfall effects that the above entail.

Government as usual is favoring one piece of the economy over others, without looking to see what the effects will be. Of course, they had to, as they (we) now own one car manufacturer. They had to do SOMETHING to sell cars!