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Lets remember Chavez was Democratically elected, in a landslide to boot. That doesnt mean we have to like him, but its not completely accurate to compare him to Castro who overthrew a democratic government. If he tries to suspend or cook the next elections then the analogy is more appropriate.
Back to subject, PJ is right, the F-16 Block-15 is a money pit. I say let them sell it, its obsolete. The Iranians can park them right next to their fleet of F-14s, because they wont get spare parts for them either. Obsolete US jets make very expensive paperweights, even for oil rich countries like Iran and Venezuala.
Frankly, this move is strictly political not military. If Iran really was interested in a military upgrade they would do better buying the latest MiGs or Su's from the Russians. Bush would be better off just to ignore Chavez, as he's obviously trying to bait us. |