National Missile Defense Deficiency

So, it turns out a test of the U.S. missile defense system (NMD) failed today because a interceptor missile did not launch from its island base in the Marshall Islands. The NMD interceptors failed a similar test last month with the same problem.

So, what does this mean to you and me? Well, first of all, the American taxpayers are out $85 million give or take. Secondly, it gives serious doubts to the viability of the NMD system working in a crisis (a crisis which is "more likely" now that the North Koreans say they have a nuke). Finally, and most importantly to your humble Slingshizzle, I was right when I post Star Wars: Attack of the Rogue Nations last April. Give it a look-see.

But then there's the Pentagon, always optimistic. This problem with the program (the interceptor not launching from its silo) would be a relief for program officials because it would mean no new problems had been discovered with the missile. Thank God...