Paul, in light of RedComet’s responses, do you now agree with Biden cancelling the missile development?

I have no reason to believe China cared neither way. I think they would have preferred the US reduce development of delivery options.

Ok, so if China didn’t really care, wouldn’t it be better to save the $?

I also think China would prefer Biden leave a first strike option on the table. If Biden said it was off the table, he couldn’t be trusted to be telling the truth.

Leaving it on the table makes it easier for US enemies to justify pre-empting a US first strike.

I don’t believe China didn’t really care.

Save what dollars?

Yeah, but which is cheaper? A hypersonic missile, or a Virginia class submarine?

I’d guess the missile, and it’s probably not even close.