I have my copy of the Des Moines Register down in the basement from the day Reagan was inaugurated.
Two front line headlines were “Reagan Inaugurated” and “Hostages Released”.
The Iranians knew a serious ass kicking was coming if they still held hostages under Reagan’s watch.
Why is the concept of having overwhelming force to deter your enemies so not understood by so many in this nation?
“Why is the concept of having overwhelming force to deter your enemies so not understood by so many in this nation?”
Because the Liberals/socialists see the military as an affront to their desire for government social spending.