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I am neither an ardent supporter or an unrelenting critic.
But the issue does have to be looked at practically, reasonably, pragmatically and realistically. The BB' reativation issue cant be looked at in a vaccuum as its supporters seem to want to happen.
The question for most people of the very,very few even interested is : "What is the overriding need?"
For me that is the wrong question but BB supporters have to answer that question before they have any hope of success.
"Lots of disinformation floating around thanx to the many Iowa critics."
Such as? AFAIK critics have brought up concerns which may be specious but I dont remember any disinformation.
Please refresh my memory.
Many people dont like the USNFSA and it shows in the limited support they have gotten over the years from those with power and influence.
In fact AFAIK any grassroot support is non-existent also. I would be but I have pointed out errors of their own some years ago now and was summarily dismissed.
Arrogance irks me especially when combined with ignorance.
But then I dont have Snipers expertise in naval matters. LOL
Disinformation isnt confined to BB critics and like Sniper said I encourage everyone to go to their site where "its all in black and white".
Me?
If they are going to reactivate them now is the time. The window of opportunity is about to slam shut.
All last year BB reactivation proponemts said this would (2005) be their year. In fact according to them they had MANY powerful and influential people in the Pentagon and Congress all lined up.
So far that does not seem to be the case. In fact some of the most ardent supporters have conveniently disappeared from view. LOL
And with plans to cut carriers as the #2 issue behind the dearth of new shipbuilding the BB issue wont get much airplay barring a situation where they are needed and not available happening.
And the oods on that?
Even the F/A -22 and the Army's new brigade plan will take attention away from the BB issue.
Not to mention a myriad other programs with ardent supporters. I can think of so many I lose track.
Also dont forget BRAC is back further pushing the BB issue probably not only off the stage and out of the building but out of town.
Ive encouraged all to write their Congressmen on the issue
I have. The replies? Neither my Senators or Represenative were aware of the issue. Of course that isnt true as this wasnt the first time Ive writtten. LOL
And while they said they might consider the issue they implied that there were much more pressing and urgent matters to consider.
As they said " as you well know".
Ive been getting that "as you well know" cop-out from alot of people lately come to think of it. LOL
I never knew I knew so much. LOL
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