You can read the whole thing here...but this is the operative passage...
“The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the best aircraft we can provide our men and women in uniform to face and defeat the challenges of the 21st century,” said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. “This multi-role stealth fighter will help the Canadian Forces defend the sovereignty of Canadian airspace, remain a strong and reliable partner in the defence of North America, and provide Canada with an effective and modern capability for international operations.”And with that the F-35's critics have to absorb another crushing body blow. This is like an MMA fight now. The critics are swinging away but can't land a punch or even attempt a submission move....all the while the F-35 program gets stronger and is pummeling the competition.
“A lengthy and intense competition was completed in 2001 for who would build the F-35,” said the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women. “Canadian companies and the Canadian government helped develop the F-35, and now we are exercising our option under the Joint Strike Fighter memorandum of understanding to acquire it.”
Did I say MMA fight?
That's a bad analogy. Its more like a street fight with the critics playing the part of a bunch of street toughs and thugs trying to mug Bruce Lee (who represents the F-35 in this scenario).
You know the outcome but its still fascinating to watch. Bruce Lee (the F-35) wins easily.
I liked your analogy.Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteMmmm' when the politicians pick the aircraft, without letting the air force have any say, its a bad thing - even if the aircraft itself might be good. You need to understand Canadian politics when you consider the critics of this announcement, they are not necessarily diss-ing your beloved F35, but are pissed with the way the Conservatives do things.
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