Myths Of The Raptor

Myths Of The Raptor: "Add up all the real-world facts and there does not seem to be much of a victory here for any one--the possible exception being those nations who are planning to do battle with the U.S. in the future and will now face a mere token force of F-22s. The decision not to continue F-22 production might be justified on other grounds, but this week's vote has been based on a set of false assumptions and creates a false sense of economy. The future of U.S. combat airpower is much too serious a business for it to be held hostage to this manner of legislative myth-making."

If the Dems really wanted a "shovel ready" project to stimulate the economy, the F-22 was it. 24,000 jobs if I am not mistaken. Arguably good for our nation's defense, too. Canceling these programs after we have eaten all the up-front sunk costs, but before we have a viable force is just nuts. Gates and McCain are on the wrong side of this one.