It applies NO context whatsoever, either in the dual term element, historic events, planned atrophy, and technological developments.

without a trained eye, Clinton looks like an economic genius.  But given the strength and "peace dividend" of prior admins and their policies, is it truly so? Clinton also benefited from the internet boom and a Republican takeover of congress in a major way.  And did not Carter decimate the military and leave it to Reagan in the first place?

Ratcheting the expense of entitlements, and defeating the premise of a strong military being the best deterrent has been a win for the progressive left.