[demlosers]

The quals to be a commander of one of these puppys is immense

No doubt about that.

I was speaking hypothetical. The old WW2 warship would never know what hit them, and they wouldn't be able to fight back -- they wouldn't be able to see the Aegis. Way out of range of their popshooters.

[Bobibutu]

I understood - it was in good fun - I'll take that bet anyday - shoot give 'em 4 WWII Distros and a WWII B'ship - it would be like putting Muhhamed Ali (in his prime) up against Al Sharpton (pick your age) Float like a butterfly and all the rest....