If you guys think anything will change in the M-E, think again.
The article is a JOKE for even mentioning the possibility. And as for "Change we can believe in", early indications, judging by Obama's appointments so far, it appears that the only change between Obama and GWB, will not be substantive, but mostly of style.
TheF16/F15 already provide air superiority (numbskulls). It's really the avionics, radar and missile systems that make the difference. These items are not platform specific.