the u.s. has told the rest of the world that we will not get mad at them if they happen to supply the ukraine with the f-16 fighter jet. nope, we haven't said we are gonna. we have just said, that if others want to, we will not do any arm twisting to prevent it. (and, i suspect whoever sells, gives or loans the ukraine any such planes will likely find a ready market for replacements from the u.s ..... we have about 800 of them "in stock," as i understand the matter.)
well, the f-16 is a very competent fighter plane. and, ukrainian pilots who have given them a fling like 'em, and have demonstrated an affinity to them, and are proving quite capable in them. no, i don't know the details as to how this has become established, but, it is apparently so.
predictably, this has made the russians mad. putin has thrown a hissy-fit over the matter. and, made threats
who cares? what hasn't he had a fit over, and threatened nuclear armageddon over? it's become an old, tired shtick.
teddy roosevelt is said to have said, "speak softly, and carry a big stick." apparently putin has either never heard this, or been very much impressed by the wisdom of the observation.
i really cannot wait for the obnoxious bastard to do the world a favor, and just die. the sooner, the better. (and, i hope it hurts, a lot.)
john jay @ 05.20.2023
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