[vbmoneyspender]

Michael Medved was talking today about why Bin Laden did this. His argument was that Bin Laden did this not because he seriously thought he could bring America to its knees, but because there is currently a race on to see who is going to become the de facto head of the terrorist faction of the Arab World. Bin Laden is vying with Hussein and others for this 'position' and his bet was that this action would bring him great prestige and additional followers but not any serious U.S. retaliatory actions. In this regard, I think the Arabs are beginning to realize that Bin Laden has committed a serious miscalculation of American resolve.

[Bush2000]

In this regard, I think the Arabs are beginning to realize that Bin Laden has committed a serious miscalculation of American resolve.

I agree with your sentiment; however, it remains to be seen where Bush will strike. bin Laden is known for being a cunning adversary. It wouldn't surprise me if he were moving out of Afghanistan to avoid the inevitable retribution.