Yes, Thomas Jefferson had defeated pirates from North Africa during the Barbary War. He was responsible for doubling the size of the United States by successfully brokering the Louisiana Purchase. He also founded the University of Virginia. As well as was the founder of the Declaration of Independence.
The major obstacle to Islamic expansion in India was the presence of the Rajputs, a traditional patrilineal clan/warrior ruling class.
The Libertarian party is highly against government interventionism and believes that wars should be fought only and only if attacked first, as self defense.
