While it’s always a mistake to under-estimate the collective stupidity of the general public (especially the US public, one might say) the arguments against the “over-priced French airplane stealing US jobs” are simple enough for even the dimmest to understand.
The Airbus is about as ‘French’ as the KC-767 is Japanese or Italian. It’s going to be assembled by American workers in the USA.
The selection of the Airbus will result in the creation of MORE US JOBS than selecting KC-767. It will result in a new airplane plant for the US economy, that will help regenerate Alabama. Boeing has already said that its existing workforce will keep their jobs.
The up front sticker prices are similar, but the Airbus will cost less in the long run, over its life.
The USAF customer rated the Airbus as better than the Boeing in every single criteria that it evaluated.
Better for the US worker. Better for the US aerospace industry. Better for the US tax-payer. Better for the US Air Force.
Arguing for the 767 is downright unpatriotic!
You are right on every point except the us taxpayer, They simply will not see the logic in this argument. They will see it as non us vs us.
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