Last week, a caller into the Mark Levin show brought up an incident I had almost forgotten about.  The caller, a retired U.S. Navy commander, brought up Operation Praying Mantis, President Ronald Reagan's response to Iranian belligerence in the Persian Gulf.  This incident was a clear contrast to how President Obama deals with Iran. In April 1988, a U.S. warship struck a mine in the Persian Gulf, resulting in severe damage but happily no loss of life.  Upon discovery that the mine had been placed by the Iranians, President Reagan determined that a swift, firm response was called for.  Thus happened Operation Praying Mantis, a short four days after the incident. During this quick, focused response, the United States Navy attacked with carrier-based aircraft, a number of frigates, and some SEAL teams.  At the end of the fight, the Iranian forces had lost a frigate, a gunboat, and two speedboats, with two oil/gun platforms destroyed and one frigate...(Read Full Post)