2) To dismiss the ALCM (or SlCM) threat as requiring a Russian satellite recon system is naive, considering the likely theatre of operations in Asia. There are many assets that can find out fleets, some in orbit, some sub-sea, others are humint. Can't go with you on the diminished threat of OTH launch of sea skimmers (from sub-sahara to Coral Sea). CAN agree with you that there aren't likely as many aerial platforms around to launch them.
3) Whether it's armed with the Phoenix or the Slammer, the F-14 is a better CAP asset than the F-18X. Having 'said' that, the Hornet driver a few posts up might disagree and call for a fly-off
4) If money is the issue, keep the F-14D, kill the Super Hornet, and over-fund the JSF.
5) All this is mute if the Super Hornet can carry out its mission and role in CAP and fleet defense.
6) I value your opinion on these threads. Don't go away mad, and don't presume I don't understand the financial aspects of competing/proposed/imaginary/specious NAVAIR programs in an increasingly 21st century e-war world.