This should be no surprise.
Al-Qaeda tested Clinton late in his last term. He didn’t do much in response, because it was late in his term.
I would fully expect al-Q to have a plan to test Bush Admin in its final months. Would Bush be reluctant to make a major counter strike, if we were hit?
I would also fully expect al-Q to have a plan to test the next new administration within its first year.
Al-Qaeda and radical Islamists have been at war with us for decades.
They’ve been at war with us since the Barbary Wars.
Without a doubt. I believe we have not been attacked since 9-11 because the terrorists realize our President will respond with strong purpose. I truly believe Al Qaeda is scared of Bush. Al Qaeda has suffered 6 years of devastating defeats and are not willing to escalate with attacks against the United States homeland while Bush is in office.
But they will probe a new administration. I worry about 2009 and pray Al Qaeda does not have anything nuclear nor for the U.S. to be so stupid as to elect a Democrat.
I believe a Republican will be deterrence enough to keep Al Qaeda from trying anything too serious. But a Democrat, Al Qaeda will come after our throat because I believe Al Qaeda has no respect for Democrats and has already concluded they are weak and will cower in the face of a major terrorist attack.
If a Democrat is elected in '08 Al Qaeda will try a knock out blow the following year.
Al Qaeda also tested both Clinton and Bush early in their terms.
Clinton ignored the attack on the WTC.
Bush attacked one country for each tower.