With all his cuts and dreams I say he was going the David vs. Goliath weaponology. However, this idiot has made fun of us with our Bibles, and even though he claims to be Christian he bailed on that for political reasons (admitted that in a formal speech), so I'm not sure he understands a slingshot.
Remember when Reagan was elected? How long did it take for the hostages to be released, and how did foreign affairs change? Something to be said for peace through preparedness! You ever wonder why all of our "former" enemies poll strongly for BHO?