To: neverdem
I was excited about them when they were brought back from the grave almost a quarter century ago, but should we keep pouring money into them now?
There must be many more options on the table today, if a similar situation arises like it did 23 years ago.
6 posted on
09/18/2006 7:54:25 PM PDT by
ansel12
(illicit sin holds a sway over their lives to the point where boldness begins to be craved.)
To: ansel12
Pour money into them!!! You could gut them and rebuild them for what? $200 - $300 million vs. $3.5 BILLION for a can that looks like a mid '70's Toyota?
Who you trying to scare? Rabbits or rabid extremists? A BIG ugly stick with lots of spikes sticking out of it wins arguments against a dagger...
13 posted on
09/18/2006 8:00:18 PM PDT by
Freeport
To: ansel12
I'd like to think they serve at least three purposes.
1) They can throw a can 16 miles.
2) Their sheer size intimidates the enemy and makes our guys feel proud.
3) They are the Navy's mascot.
Some things you can't always put a price tag on.
GM loses money on the Vette, but it's a Chevy icon.IMOHO
59 posted on
09/18/2006 9:21:20 PM PDT by
Cobra64
(All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
To: ansel12
I would build:
1)The Arsenal Ship concept - a armored barge with a bazillion VLS tubes, all guided by a nearby AEGIS ship.
2)A CG sized fire support vessel with 4 automated turrets each housing 2 12 inch guns with autoloaders.
187 posted on
09/19/2006 4:59:01 PM PDT by
gura
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