The F-22, the world's only operational 5th generation fighter, made its combat debut against ISIS/ISIL in the Middle East.  Through February 2nd the jet had flown at least 112 sorties in Iraq and Syria; and they've dropped 132 munitions.  The F-22 has guided airstrikes into Syria, disseminated large amounts of data to fellow pilots, and attacked ISIS oil refineries, buildings and transportation infrastructure.

The F-22 has been criticized because of its cost, and for its delay in entering combat.  The plane came into service in 2005 and has taken almost 10 years to drop its first bomb in anger.  It should be noted that the F-22 was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter to be used against other jets.  The U.S. Air Force hasn't faced another nation's pilots in combat since the 1999 Kosovo Conflict.

As far as cost, the Pentagon spent $67 Billion for 187 planes.  That comes to $358 Million per plane, and makes the F-22 the world's most expensive fighter.

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The racist Ferguson police force making money instead of justly enforcing the law!  Click the "Post"

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With all that has happened in the last few years, relative to the murder of African-Americans by police -- and wanna-be police "standing their ground" -- I think that a look back at history can be instructive.  There is a level of anger now in the Black community that reminds me of the time following the Rodney King verdicts.  African-Americans exploded in rebellion then, and may be ready to do so again!

Take a look at this documentary, "The Fire This Time" to gain some historical perspective on our present situation:

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For more on the subject check out the first book published on the Rodney King unrest:

Rodney King & The L.A. Rebellion: Analysis & Commentary By 13 Independent Black Writers 

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Rising Force By Yngwie Malmsteen

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Doctors in South Africa have performed the world's first successful penis transplant.  The patient was a 21 year-old man who'd had his penis removed after problems following circumcision.  This procedure will also be used to help patients who have lost organs due to penile cancer.

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Self-Defense Through Intelligence -- Steven Whitehurst (1991)

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