Reply #42: I was wondering about this... [View All]

[KansDem]

Tactical bombing destroys targets in the field, like a tank or a bridge, that has immediate effects.

Dropping a "tactical nuke" on a tank or bridge would be, to say the least, overkill. Like going after a fly with a shotgun (Cheney should know more about this).

I wonder if the Pentagon, via the Corporate Media, is pushing for the term "tactical" in an effort to downplay the use of nuclear weapons. I mean, "tactical" sounds like it was part of a plan, right? However, using just "nuclear weapons" or even "strategic nuclear weapons" might not set too well with the American people. But "tactical?"...Wow!, the President is using tactics...he must have a plan...!!