Something just occurred to me. I first heard of this story on CNN. Notice how many news outlets have picked up this story. My skeptical nature impels me to suspect an ulterior motive.
One is they are afraid that more will join those of us who realize that terrorism may not be an aberrational part of Islam. More of us may want to do something other than wring our hands and blame the U.S.
Another is the Left knows that their chosen candidates' chances are diminished if the 'swing voters' are also outraged at civilization's enemies.
It might be seen as making the case that pre-emptive action is both warranted and necessary -- and that Bush was right all along.
Horrors!
No more talk.
Produce terrorists.
Produce the Saudi billionaires that fund Al Qaeda.
Produce Fatwahs and back them up with arrests.
Even all the above won't prevent the coming Russian response, but it might prevent the whole rst of the world from piling on with them.
No promises.