dam , I'm all for a good conspiracy theory!!!! Heck , I don't believe the president actually is anything more than a front man. But I do believe the masses have some say by voting their pocketbooks and demanding cars like in the 70s like the datsun b210. The more Hybryds are demanded the more will be sold. I just believe they should be tax deductabel ! I'll buy one then. Yes my redneck a$$ will become "green" by saving some greenbacks. Actually my wife will drive it but you get my point I hope. Incentive vs disincentive. Hybryds are not themagic bullet though because of the batteries and that future enviro nightmare as they need replacing but you have to start somewhere. Moving forward is my game.