[ken5050]

As I wrote earlier on the thread..there ar two clear thoughts that come to mind, and they both may be at play..

If they have knowledge of a serious threat, and it happens, and they didn't tell the public in advance, then they get crucified....also, the Patriot Act is up for re-authorization....this will make it a tad hard for some of the wacko Dems..

[mewzilla]

I think this might affect the prison abuse coverage, too.

[Darlin']

The crazies have too much at stake this summer, the two political conventions, the Olympics and the election. Its a traget rich time and they're planning something, of that I have no doubt. It may not be for one of those events but with so much security focused on those places it may give them room to move around in other locations. Madrid convinced them they still have some influence. With Osama forced underground and some of his top henchemen in custody lots of lessor punks are vying for to make a name for themselves.

[reformedliberal]

I saw a Dem House member earlier (I was working and did not catch the name/state). He was asked about the Patriot Act and said (paraphrase) "It needs to be reauthorized, but it needs to be tweaked so that it cannot be used for criminal acts, just for terrorism".

They are all taking Kerry lessons.

"I support the Patriot Act but not as the Patriot Act."