Much has been advertised and mentioned concerning the newest government-sponsored and funded rebate idea, now that the US government has nearly purchased the American auto industry. I've seen where this rebate system has caused the manufacturer's to eliminate some of the oversupply glut of new vehicles awaiting transport from manufacturer's parking lots and dealerships for the past 8 months or more, frees-up sales efforts, retains employment at dealerships (for the most part), creates a cheap and available need to acquire used steel, etc, to recycle into new vehicles and products, and also caused the window stickers to be 'bumped-up' enough to offset any rebate going back to the customer in a despicable attempt to lower the National Auto Dealer's Association;s (NADA) blue book trade-in allowances for vehicles which meet 'criteria', and other hidden dealership allowances. The emphasis is on pollution; but these very vehicles will certainly need trade-in later on, when they, themselves, create active pollution. The only probable savings will be in the gas mileage. What's behind this? Are there more underlying efforts by the Feds' 'Cash for Clunkers' program than meets the average, not-inquiring eye?