actually I think I know the answer upon reflection 
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I can't tell whether the proper modifier here is "embarrassing level of ignorance" or "terrifying level of ignorance."https://twitter.com/julianborger/status/997183387017375744 …
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I never trust anyone who uses the word "decimation" to denote total annihilation. Decimation was a punishment for a disloyal Roman legion where every 10th man was executed. That is 10 percent casualties inflicted judicially. Hardly annihilation. This is a pet peeve of mine.
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and mine too (1/10th is pretty good if we're talking about nukes!!), though that is not really my issue with his statement (most people get "decimation" wrong)
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Bert the Turtle was right.
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He certainly didn't understand the term "decimation".
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The word "monstrous" comes to mind.
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"Devastation" is the term you're looking for, Mr. President. Never mind the rest of that dreck.
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it is certainly both.
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