Why are people so keen on gov't run healthcare again?

Originally Posted by Night Phoenix

we don't need all the F-22s the Air Force wants because no one challenges us in the air.

While this plays right into the "build up for build up's sake" argument, I feel I must throw out a mention of China's J-XX programme as a possible F-22 competitor in the near future, provided it turns out to be the proper Air-Superiority fighter everyone thinks it's gonna be. (The J-10 serves a fine role and certainly doesn't need a total replacement 7 years in.)

Also the USAF recently put a stop to ordering more Raptors, didn't they? I think the orders ceased at just under 200?. Not saying more are needed but that there are shifts towards potential competing aircraft designs.

If anything, considering who you're fighting, those Lightning IIs would probably be a better way to spend cash if you're into that whole look at my new shiny things that blow you up good mentality.

How ya doing, buddy?