I think the timing has something to do with 9/11 - gives it more impact - but the REASON is that Iraq is getting frantic trying to avert an invasion. They want us to think we have won already. Dan Rather will no doubt be leading with that angle.
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I've always believed that in their next series of attacks on the homeland, AQ will mount commando operations against soft targets: mass killings using carbombs or suicide jihadists with weapons.
Low tech. Not a lot of planning involved. Compartmentalized operational units.
I hate to be so morbid, but if this is a signal, it might be a good idea for people who live in "shall carry" states to start carrying.
We have a Second Amendment for a reason.
Be Seeing You,
Chris