[madrussian]

The difference is the knowledge, consent, and support of the governments involved. Terrorists can operate pretty freely in the US, Canada, Germany, etc., because they are, by and large, free societies, not because they share the terrorists goals. That is different than, for example, Egypt, Syria, and Afghanistan who at best turn a blind eye to the terrorist activities and at worst provide direct assistance to them.

The US supported the KLA and Chechen terrorists. Many muslim countries are openly on the side of the KLA and Chechen terrorists too. Bomb Washington?

[annalex]

I would be very surprised if Putin's cooperation in this didn't come at the price of us dropping all support for the KLA as well as covert support for Chechnya, if the latter ever existed.

[ex-snook]

"The US supported the KLA and Chechen terrorists. Many muslim countries are openly on the side of the KLA and Chechen terrorists too. Bomb Washington? "

The neocons are only intent on a holy war while President Bush intends a war on terrorism. Bush is looking for America's best interest. Neocons don't see terrorists, they see an opportunity to involve the USA in their quest to obliterate Islam.