Contracting nukes

Cheryl posts on Hersh's article on nukes and Iran. See, also, the earlier take below, and check out the links in Cheryl's article.

We “nuke” a cup of water in the microwave. Maybe nucular doesn’t seem as bad as nuclear. Words wear out and betray their realities. Add that to the strong desire power produces for more of itself, and I guess that explains those civilians who think that airstrikes are needed against Iran, and that nukes will be a fine part of them.