“You’re being silly and Ronaldus Magnus sent several carriers through both the Straits of Hormuz and the line of death in the Gulf of Sidra.”
The difference is, Reagan would have pulled the trigger and the world knew it. I don’t think the world believes Obama would pull the trigger; that would not be sufficiently “nuanced.” If you’re not prepared to use it, don’t risk it.
We’re asking for disaster here because the Rules of Engagement would need to let the Navy react instantly to whatever happens or to any perceived threat. That may mean shooting down an “unarmed” reconnaissance plane. Can anybody believe the ROI say anything other than, “If something happens, call the White House?”
Don’t underestimate Obama.
IMHO, he very well would pull the trigger.
The only problem is that he would have left all his ammo in the rear and emptied the clip and chambers before he began pulling the trigger.
But I have no doubt he would not only pull the trigger, but would make a scene so everybody saw him doing it.