Most of the arguments fall into one of two categories:
1. Performance is linear(ish) with cost
2. The US operates at a global maximum in price/performance
I disagree with both. Performance is roughly linear with cost given a certain operational parameter envelope. Things change when you change the envelope though. Dramatically. And the idea that the US has chosen the ultimate operational parameter window which cannot be improved on under any circumstances isn't believable.
I do appreciate everyone arguing with me long enough that I could distill it so succinctly. You may still disagree with me and that's OK. But at least my crazy heretical thoughts are more easily digested now.
1. Performance is linear(ish) with cost
2. The US operates at a global maximum in price/performance
I disagree with both. Performance is roughly linear with cost given a certain operational parameter envelope. Things change when you change the envelope though. Dramatically. And the idea that the US has chosen the ultimate operational parameter window which cannot be improved on under any circumstances isn't believable.
I do appreciate everyone arguing with me long enough that I could distill it so succinctly. You may still disagree with me and that's OK. But at least my crazy heretical thoughts are more easily digested now.