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Originally Posted by rbt
Poppycock. We can very very easily afford it. It's less than 0.6% of the budget (don't forget to spread the assets over their 30 year lifespan). Around $100 per year per income earning Canadian (I.e. not kids, jobless, etc.). Not even a coffee a day.
Whether we want it or not is another question (NO for me); but it is very easily affordable.
Incidentally, 120km of new subway line in our metropolitan areas is just as affordable. We choose not to do it.
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No.
It is only affordable based on the low-balled numbers. The amount released from the Conservatives was a lie; please remember that. When all of the
honest costs, including fuel, maintenance, weapons, etc are taken into account then this deal is certainly not affordable as it currently stands.
There are different jets we may consider, if not fewer F-35s.