With the clown car of contenders for the 2008 presidential election emptying into the center ring, I’m keeping an ear out for how well each candidate pronounces “nuclear.” While its correct pronunciation will not be enough to secure my vote (there is still hair to consider, after all), I would be willing to turn a blind eye to a great deal from a candidate who plants that word on the mat ten times out of ten.

Candidate: My baby mulching program will break the cycle of poverty while simultaneously bolstering agriculture and our transition to biofuels, reducing our dependence on environmentally irresponsible energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Me: W00t! He said “nuclear!”

Am I setting the bar too goddamn high?