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To: CdMGuy
The staggering part of all of this is that the current Tappan Zee was built quickly. Now, in this age of advanced engineering, the replacement bridge will take well over 4 years to build?

In 1941, the USA had 4 aircraft carriers. In 1943, we had 151 (yes, one hundred fifty-one).

It now takes 9-12 years to build one aircraft carrier, and we can only build one at a time.

That's progress for you.

38 posted on 01/21/2014 6:05:39 PM PST by Jim Noble (When strong, avoid them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.)
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To: Jim Noble
In 1943, we had 151 (yes, one hundred fifty-one).

Uh, no we didn't.

42 posted on 01/21/2014 6:45:03 PM PST by Ramius (Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
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