And the F22 took how long to get right? If we rest on our laurels we end up behind.

Right, Im the one who is so idealogical I am unwilling to look at the evidence. We live in the safest time in world history, and the greatest time for world trade because the US Navy patrols the oceans making sure shit is safe.

Nope. In fact we live in the most peaceful time in world history for a reason.

Nah, I just have a Masters in Military History.

Doesn't matter what you think, reality disagrees.

We live in the safest fucking time in history. Who do you think is responsible for it? Russia? Iran? Germany? Give me a fucking break. Sure we have done stupid shit, but it's still far less than it would be without us.

We actually do need it. The US military is directly responsible for the safety and security of the world, and it’s oceans. We take on this job not for the benefit of the world itself, but because it allows trade to flourish bringing us all jobs.

Sorry, this sounds like one sided horse-shit. The attendant “smirked” at them? Perhaps the people were clapping at a family who were acting like a bunch of a-holes?

Suck it up.

The problem is dogs die in cargo, not all the time, but enough that it’s nerve wracking. The airlines aren’t required to report the deaths, so we really aren’t sure how many die.

He is going to use this as a leverage against the Supreme Court blockade.

That is absolutely digging with a small trowel.