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To: COEXERJ145
Boeing has partnered with foreign companies for decades. It is the only way, other than the government paying for it, Boeing can afford to develop a new aircraft

Actually that would not have been the case formerly, back when the 747 was developed, for example. And it should not be the case today, but for the almost totally-subsidized AirBus "Competition", and the extortionate practices of countries playing off their "business" against Boeing and Airbus...demanding co-production contractions as part and parcel of their order...but for that, Boeing could charge as needed and tell the market countries that want co-production deals to "take a hike."

The downsizing of U.S. commercial production capacity has seriously hurt the ability of the U.S. to turn around and produce for war. I don't believe it prudent to rely for such production on nations that regard us as "the Main Enemy." I'm sure you know who I mean.

50 posted on 08/21/2006 3:08:17 PM PDT by Paul Ross (We cannot be for lawful ordinances and for an alien conspiracy at one and the same moment.-Cicero)
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To: Paul Ross
I don't believe it prudent to rely for such production on nations that regard us as "the Main Enemy." I'm sure you know who I mean.

Um... Taiwan? Italy? Japan? Which of these regards us as "the Main Enemy?"

71 posted on 08/21/2006 9:16:03 PM PDT by Politicalities (http://www.politicalities.com)
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