It happened just yesterday or perhaps the day before.

The bombs were dropped.

No one knew why.

Maybe a political study was duly taken into careful consideration. Perhaps a research grant had been involved. A new plan to invigorate the stock market. Whatever the reason, due diligence was undoubtedly done and all aspects were carefully considered. Certainly the motion was passed around the senate a time or two.

After all, an election was coming.

And then they went ahead and did it.

Every vestige of civilization was blown away, save for a few stubborn traces barnacled along the grim fringes of existence.

Like say, maybe the Maritimes...