Read this, according to the author we The US do not have the capacity to build enough proper steel for 1 lousy bridge

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45987724

If true it is disgraceful. Some would just like to roll over and let china become the new USA. That will happen if crazy Reagan BS is followed even though David Stockman has shot a shitload of holes in that failed theory. And it will also happen if Obummer continues in office. Mittens is the new wave.

I found this yesterday  http://www.jeffhead.com/worldwideaircraftcarriers/america.htm

I like military toys as much as the next guy, in fact a C-5 has just flown over my head 5 times while I post, but that is wasteful spending and with the proper energy policy and foreign policy we will not need to waste all this money on defense.