[Spunky]

" The terrorist claims on tape the next attack will dwarf 9/11. "The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead. Further claims: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda."

This guy must be psychic. Notice he doesn't say America will bring this on itself IF THEY ELECT George Bush, but he says FOR ELECTING George Bush.

Also if on the tape he says it exactly like reported here then ABC WOULD hold it back waiting to see if President George Bush is elected or not.

It would not mean a thing if Kerry is elected.

[Toespi]

That is precisely how I read it. I am betting there is another tape, a scenario if Kerry wins.

[quack]

Interesting take.I took it meaning because we elected W the first go around,but your analysis makes more sense.Like the tape was made "in case" W is elected and it got leaked too soon.

[WildTurkey]

This guy must be psychic. Notice he doesn't say America will bring this on itself IF THEY ELECT George Bush, but he says FOR ELECTING George Bush.

He is referring to the 2000 election where we elected Bush.

[Real Cynic No More]

I hate to spoil your time line, but every reason they state has already happened. Bush was already elected in 2000, the al Qaeda were already attacked, and the Taliban have already been sent to their 72 Virginians.