I heard similar epithetic criticism of Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan & other Conservatives ... yet Reagan became POTUS for 2 terms & in my view was the greatest in my lifetime. The fact that our enemies & other adversaries believe that effective, definitive force may be employed will hopefully make them more circumspect in how they deal with the USA.
By the way, I appreciate how Ak Dispatch redefines counter arguments in the body of pieces like this.  That, is objective journalism. Thank you.