So, funny story - in ancient Roman times, the emperor would actually give a thumbs down to denote that the gladiator should live, whereas a thumbs up would denote that the gladiator should die. The movie had it backwards.

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I’m not sure you included Skunk Works in your research into LM. Also, ten years of practical experience, working in everything from multi-billion dollar BMD projects to much smaller, agile projects that I support now, there’s exactly ZERO way to anticipate changes in direction, especially when your customer is the…

What work did Lockheed need, at the time? It was in the middle of developing and fielding the F-22, had MASSIVE AEGIS and BMD contracts, plus had the F-16. And the U-2, which it was still modernizing. Plus any number of hundreds and/or thousands of other development projects.

As someone who has been in DoD contracting for a decade, yes. The ‘F-32’ would have had the exact same issues as the F-35, because the DoD would write a spec, then change it six weeks later, after software and documentation had been developed to meet the spec, then change it again after six months, to go back to the…

I wouldn’t even call it a sloppy design, it’s just that it’s not like a normal computer, where everything is on tidy little busses, running through the cabin. Sure, you can use a simple connection via CAN bus to the OBD-II system, but for things like climate control, etc, you need individual connections, some of which…

Ford and Lincoln share their navigation/infotainment system, so yes, Lincoln will get SYNC 3, and phase out MyLincolnTouch. Also, I saw a new Edge the other day, and they are BAD ASS looking.

Because of the way that MyFordTouch and SYNC integrate with the other chassis systems. There are many interconnections that would need to be changed and/or upgraded, and it would be prohibitively expensive to offer upgrade kits.

It’s coming. Android Auto FTW. I’m hoping that Sync 3 will support it, out of the box.

And this is just one more reason why I’m waiting to pull the trigger on my next Mustang!

Why would the US sell other countries the current pinnacle of aviation? You never sell your best weapon to your allies, lest they become your adversaries in the future.

Yeah, gimme ‘anal bumcover’ for a thousand.

Not that I know of. FFGs might have until the last was retired, but DDGs and CGs carry ASROCs, as well as ADCAP torpedoes, as do their embarked LAMPS helos.

I NEED A MAN WITH A TATTOO ON HIS DICK! HAVE I GOT THE RIGHT ONE???

If it were the US, and the US is in NATO, and Finland is operating closely with NATO, wouldn’t it make sense that the US and Finland would be in communication about a possible sub in Finnish waters, to prevent a billion dollar US sub from being blowed up?

I’m sad that you didn’t spell ‘depth charges’ the way Sean Connery would shay it.

I agree you on the looks, but I have to wonder if the major players even know that the One Plus One exists. I mean, I’m sure they’re aware of it, but has it sold enough to make it anything more than a bit player?

Among the things that I don’t do, revealing my salary or company are right up there at the top.

Roush is about the only tuner that does it right.

I agree, but most people are too afraid of nuclear because of pandering by anti-nuclear groups, politicians that don’t understand science, and the media, who prefer to produce sensationalist stories, rather than report fact. I’d prefer to replace all coal and oil powered plants in the US with nuclear and renewable…