Does the recent bin Laden video signal that there will no terrorists attacks in the US in the near future? It seems to me that one of the purposes of the tape is to say to Muslims around the world, “look we don’t want to attack America but we we will if they continue to support Israel and continue to be involved in the Middle East.” So will al Qaeda wait until after the election and the next administration (whether it is Bush or Kerry) has been is office a while before they attack again? This way they can say to the Muslims around the world, especially the Muslims that do not support al Qaeda, we tried to live peacefully but look at how they continued to wage war on us through their foreign policy.
Al Qaeda already declared after the Madrid bombing that they want Bush to win the election, because his incompetence helps recruitment for radical Islamic fundamentalists everywhere. Therefore, it makes no sense for them to attack the US – a successful attack makes Bush look weak on terrorism, which increases the chances for Bush to lose the election.
This is correct… its about posturing. He makes himself look reasonable to muslims. He is giving a “chance” to the US. Its bull… but it well done. Osama is smarter than certain other “leaders”.
Sincerely I don’t think they are capable of a major attack on the US anyway. Small attacks would actually make them seem weak. (hey… they only killed 30 ! They aren’t in good shape) So you just need to release a tape and see voters rushing to have Bush save them.