It may be a valid CT or not, regardless, there are Muslim extremists who have launched an international jihad to the best of their ability against the western world.
To what extent that plot uses patient, quiet, stealth and to what extent it tends to be focused in the middle east needs quantification.
Considering this Monday the US is anticipating large protests by illegal immigration advocates within our major cities, and some people have quantified illegal immigrants to number between 12 and 23 million in this country of nearly 300 million, their is justifiable cause to consider parties such as Al Quada as significant threats to the US people, property, and interests.
There were also CTs regarding Illuminati/New World Order zealots who have been planning such things for a long time and hide in full view. Take your pick and think responsibly.
Hint: It really doesn't matter, as long as you have a relationship with God through faith in Christ, and remain faithful to Him. Regardless the outcome, that is the only winning ticket regardless what threats or problems exist in life.
I have the Lord, for sure. So, I'm not really so worried. I have the friend though (who was actually a former student in my history class) who sends me these things and I wanted to hear a more balanced opinion.