The Air Force launched an unarmed missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base overnight, in a demonstration of the readiness of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from the Santa Barbara County base around 1 a.m. Wednesday. The goal is to “demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent,” according to the Air Force Global Strike Command. The country has performed more than 300 similar tests in the past.
These fucking headlines.
Hey LA Times, how about
“Air Force conducts routine unarmed test launch of ballistic missile”
or something similar that doesn’t make me panic and think “wtf have these circus clowns done now?” Plenty of “shit-your-pants” scary headlines happening just now, no need to make up new ones just for the clicks.
Exactly! When they exaggerate the normal it makes the crazy shit become normal too!
That’s the purpose.
I suspect that the LA Times is not going to get as many clicks your way, and I bet that the article authors get evaluated on the clicks they generate.