Sublime

Syria was trying to build a bomb. It was, in fact, making dramatic progress toward building a bomb, yet it had managed to keep the entire enterprise a complete secret. And this was one situation that could not be resolved by rubbing out a few key people. Drastic action of a different kind was called for. Strangely enough, Bashar al-Assad had

“In recognition of your creative and original work on sophisticated rocket systems, for your contributions to the advancement of technology and ability to transform ideas into reality, and especially for your demonstrated courage and integrity for always standing on principles you know to be right and just.”

Because the Pentagon is a top target for a strike by America’s nuclear-armed enemies, in the scenario that follows, Washington, D.C., gets hit first—with a 1-megaton thermonuclear bomb. “A Bolt out of the Blue attack against D.C. is what everyone in D.C. fears most,”

Although the local administration admitted no link between newly arrived Americans and its amendment of the established dress code, framing the decision as a wartime measure to conserve fabric, the U.S. presence undoubtedly spurred the new policy."

Along with the invigorated stature of public officials, security concerns created heroes among firefighters and law enforcement officers, who suddenly achieved a newly exalted stature.