[american_ranger]

But I remember that we were in negotiations with the Russians when we did this. It really strengthened our negotiating position.

Unlike today when our statement department gives away the farm.

[U-238]

I agree with you

[The_Media_never_lie]

Unlike today when our statement department gives away the farm.

We have an American hating administration now. A prime example of this is when we gave away the Eastern Europe missile defense, and got nothing in return, just to repudiate the Bush administration. Dang stupid. Could have been useful in negotiations, but presented as a gift. Weak, naive administration.

[Stonewall Jackson]

I have an old book on the US Air Force (late 70's or early 80's) in which they show plans for converting 747's into massive Tomahawk cruise missile launch platforms. B-52's can only carry 20 Tomahawks, but the 747's could hold 72 missiles on internal rotary launchers.

With the ready availability of parts and trained crews (both air and ground), I've often wondered why the Air Force never went with this plan.