Those opinions would be more credible if the basic facts were correct.
Meanwhile, the U.K., ....., is leasing six C-17s for the Royal Air Force.
The original "lease" was for 4 aircraft, which have subsequently been bought outright, as have the 2 additional frames.
It's not difficult to get things correct, but if the basic stuff is wrong, then all credibility goes out the window.
Whether people want to admit it or not, the A400 will fill a capability gap that neither Albert nor the 17 can fill.
One is too small, the other too big. If there was a viable alternative then that would be another story, but there isn't.