In the 90s, we had no enemies - the Third Way Socialist leadership that ruled the West at that time openly sided and helped Islamist forces against nations that were not at war with any Western nation and were not a threat to us in a 'Cold War' like situation.
That you can not see this point and bring up the 80s (I think as a way to support those scum from the 90s like Blair and Clinton) is your shame and burden.
An impressive rationalization, even for you.