U.S. Nukes Accidentally Roaming the Country

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How does this happen exactly?

A B-52 bomber mistakenly loaded with at least five nuclear warheads flew from Minot Air Force Base, N.D, to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on Aug. 30, resulting in an Air Force-wide investigation…

Wonkette speculates that Cheney is trying to finish off New Orleans. I doubt it. I’m guessing John Travolta and Howie Long are somehow involved; only Christian Slater can save us now.