"In the past four or more weeks, however, the various sources of such information have quieted down. "
Actually this is more ominous, than reassuring.
In 2001, there was a lot of chatter in July, then it went quiet in August, then the terrorists attacked on Sept. 11.
The chatter suddenly quieting down, plus the most recent tape of the AQ warning is very ominous indeed.
Not to be an alarmist, and I certainly hope we will foil the attacks, but I think the danger is very high.
I just hope the voters will stop and think about whom can they really trust to fight the terrorists: Bush or Kerry.
Worried now that stressed out voters may do something crazy?