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US Military Seeks Hypersonic Weaponry
Dr. Eggman writes "In an interview with the Star-Telegram, the Air Force's chief scientist, Mark Lewis, talks about the USAF's latest research direction. The service is working on hypersonic missile and bombers for the purposes of reconnaissance and attack. In response to Chinese and Russian anti-satellite developments, the Air Force plans to develop weapons capable of sustained travel at Mach 6 to allow them to deploy against and take out anti-satellite launch sites before the enemy can fire their missiles. Furthermore, should the US spy satellite network be brought down, the Mach 6 recon flight systems would be capable of filling in. Air Force officials hope to deploy a new interim bomber by 2018, followed by a more advanced, and possibly unmanned, bomber in 2035." We've discussed on a number of occasions the scramjet technology that would power such vehicles.
The only land the US has taken is for cemeteries for their dead soldiers.
Oh, that's rich. Tell us another one.
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"What makes you think we can't do it as well as or better than they do?"
230+ years of watching government fuck up everything it touches.
And why, oh WHY, would you allow your government ANY hand in your healthcare choices? Doesn't it worry you that such a system can be used to punish malcontents? Or are you ignoring that inevitable reality because you like the idea of "free" healthcare?
And how come the privacy wonks famously disappear when nationalized healthcare is discussed? Doesn't it bother you that your private health information can be used for more than treatment choices? It should, because it will.
Now go ahead and tell me it won't happen. I could use the laugh.
And you'll notice, you didn't answer my questions, you just spouted your opinion about abuses. It was fun to read, but ultimately worthless.
"Nothing in being the largest economy of the world force you to have a big army"
Except that other countries would want to forcibly acquire said economy, which moots your point totally.
You fail. Badly.
"Why are we allowing HMOs and insurance companies to make healthcare choices?"
I'm not. I choose not to use one.
And your "points" evaporate into nothingness.
"Congratulations on finding a PPO."
FYP.
"Congratulations on using a medical savings account"
FYP. Again.
"We are not all willing to actually seek out solutions to our problems, instead of bitching about them and accomplishing nothing"
FYP. AGAIN.
From Wackypedia, In 1783 the United States made peace with, and gained recognition from, the British monarchy, and in 1784 the first American ship was seized by pirates from Morocco. Emphasis added, and in case the math is too hard for you, it only took them, at most, two years to attack.
These jackasses will attack anyone, anytime, for any reason.
Continuing, The Americans asked Adja why his government was hostile to American ships, even though there had been no provocation. The ambassador's response was reported to the Continental Congress:
That it was founded on the Laws of their Prophet, that it was written in their Qur'an, that all nations who should not have acknowledged their authority were sinners, that it was their right and duty to make war upon them wherever they could be found, and to make slaves of all they could take as Prisoners, and that every Musselman [Muslim] who should be slain in Battle was sure to go to Paradise. Again, I've added emphasis to the pertinent facts.
Now, consider that half the residents of this country spread shit and lies about this country. It makes them popular with the Eurotrash and Comintern crowds.
Even if the United States were to completely isolate, this lying by our own residents will prompt attacks. "The United States created AIDS." Should AIDS become rampant around Makkah, the liars will have provided a perfect pretense for an attack.
Just think, if stupid bitch Clinton is selected and Maddy Halfwit is again Secretary of State. "The United States killed a billion Iraqis," or whatever crap she'll make up. Another excuse.
I am afraid it will take another Sept. 11th before we get serious. And after that happens, it will be very unhealthy to be a Defeatocrat.