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On Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:54:28 GMT, Charlie Gibbs wrote:

> On 2025-11-30, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> 
>> On 29/11/2025 20:25, rbowman wrote:
>>
>>> Then there's the F35 and other disasters.
>>
>> Indeed.
>>
>> "close enough for government work" is a standard phrase.
> 
> Here in Canada we're considering whether to supplement our upcoming F-35
> purchase with Sweden's Gripen; considerations resemble a decision on
> whether to purchase an unlocked phone.
> 
> Comedy shows are already showing photos of a Gripen with an IKEA logo
> stenciled on the side, and are making cracks about the Allen key that
> comes with the jets for assembly.

Now there is a classic dilemma. The F35 is no prize but I wouldn't want to 
drive a Saab either.