They seem to prefer knives when given the chance. Cut kill, cut kill. Sick SOB'S!
Note also the remark about suspect college professors; as if those don't exist in the US as well. This is a big, intertwined network that must systematically be torn apart.
I have no doubt that they have something up their sleeve, but I also suspect that the response will be overwhelming this time. Bunker busters? I think we'll save those.
The China connection is intriguing as well. I don't think China would even think about a frontal attack, but a puppet attack is well within their capability. The trick here will be awakening the big bear and aligning them with us. IMHO, of course.