AQ stepped on it when they hosed down the media. Yet another stupid mistake from the Masterminds of Terror.
Officials are still probably in containment mode now, could be a while before they settle enough to hold press conferences.
Indians look to be no-knocking the second hotel now or soon. If it burns too, we know the Taj fire was part of the AQ plan and can expect western casualties on the fire floors.
The initial opress conferences after this settles will be interesting.
“Just the facts, ma’am” implies much ado behind the scenes.
Outrage and vitriol implies the Indians will wait for global consensus and/or an alliance to form.
Bush really does have “weapons free” here. IF he chooses to capitalize on it.
Literally, even a dinner jacket link isn’t out of the question.
Wag the dog applies.
New Delhi TV just announced that there are more than 100 dead in the attacks.
India has a good dynamic raid capability. Those assets and support apparatus may be stretched thin depending how many target locations they have to take down. I hope the perps haven’t wired and rigged the rooms they are holding (small arms and grenades are enough of a nightmare when busting in on hostage takers)
The POTUS has a free hand at this time,,,
No more reason to wait,,,Nothing to lose now,,,Will He?
Time to take out the Trash!
Seems to be hostages all over that place(CNN)...
According to Colson, a minute ago on Fox, this is a huge offense and well orchestrated to take out the police station first to give them time to carry out the rest of their attack without worry...