[livius]

That was what I thought, too. I wonder if some sort of "go ahead" has been given. I read that Zarqawi had announced that Iraq was a waste of time for AQ and he was turning his attention elsewhere, so perhaps this is part of it.

[RedRover]

Americans should be extra vigilant. I often think about the example set by our fellow citizens on Flight 93 on 9-11. Any of us, at any time, could find ourselves on a Flight 93. Let's be ready to roll.

[Americanexpat]

You heard that too? I also heard he made a statement that he was going to kidnap diplomats of Muslim nations that tried to recognize Iraq. So far he is fulfilling that threat I think Al Quaeda is digging it's own grave, but we need to remember that the WOT isn't just about Al Quaeda.