Probably not. I do need a refrigerator, but will probably go craigslist or the newspaper and take advantage of all those cheap ones suddenly on the market because of the program.

Not sure why these rebate programs are being seen as a revolution from the Obama administration. Government rebate programs have been around since the 70's. The Carter administration gave the economy a shot in the arm with them back then. They helped, but didn't do the trick. Reagan's federal government shrinkage, tax cuts, and so called 'supply side' economics is what turned things around.