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I am not much of a terrorist, but if I were. I'd be looking to hit a nuke plant west of the east coast to maximize nuclear fallout.

With respect to bio or dirty bomb, I think it will be a "burn'em if ya gott'em situation." That is, once assembled and in place, it will be blown. (Risk of detection too high to wait too long).

Islamofacists do want to strike to try to effect election. They really do believe it would be in their interest. In addition, it is critical to show that George Bush is wrong, and that we are not more same. I'd be genuinely shocked if they did not strike. If they do not, I would feel pretty darn good about our security.

A few other ideas come to mind. A massive strike on election day or the eve might effect the election results. In fact, a strike in a state crucial to Ohio, for example, could effect the election outcome if voters do not or cannot reach the polls. Interestingly, a strike in DC does nothing for the electoral count, whereas a strike in NYC on the eve or day of might actually through the state to Republicans, as NYC would be unable to vote. (Imagine the political firestorm created by such a strike. Dems and Rep. would fight about voters rights and the need to have new election etc?)

If I were in charge of Al-Q, I would plan any major strike I could for the about 15 minutes before the transfer of power if Kerry wins. Bush people still in, Kerry people not on the job, the possibility for anarchy in the power transfer would be very interesting.

I expect this Thread to heat up in the coming weeks, and while I have played the pessimist or optimist (I have doubted many threat/date predictions), I do believe we will here from the Islamofacists before the end of November 2.

Glad you posted Eagle!

I feel they will strike in the very near future and it will be bad. But I do know my personal thougts earlier today is how stupid they truly are for no matter where they hit, they are underestimating the resolve of Americans and the polls will be flooded, even with those who may not have

What are the target states of a close vote? There are what about 6?