Give Americans some credit here. Nuking our cities would not result in fear and loathing of the government. Statements like that remind me of how throughout our history our adversaries have ALWAYS misunderestimated us.
Besides, the democrats already fear and loathe the government since they don't control it.
I agree with you, the rage and loathing would be directed at the terrorists, not our government. Any one with a brain knows they can't stop this completely.