It looks like it may be coming to America once more - Terrorism. Here's what Kerry needs to do.
If the new AQ claims of responsibility for Madrid are true, and they likely are, then that means Italy, the UK and the US need to buckle down and prepare for incoming. There's been lots of talk today, such as at
Atrios' wonderful site about whether CW - conventional wisdom, as it's called - would give Bush a boost following a new attack here in the US. Some say that the panic/fear reaction would do just that, rallying the people behind Dear Leader. Others say a second attack would be viewed as a Bush faliure and would cost him badly.
John Kerry can help himself out, in the event of a new attack, and in light of the recent Madrid attack, by putting forward a comprehensive, detailed Terror plan, showing everyone how we'll be safer under a President Kerry. He needs to do this, anyway, as it will help keep Bush from framing him as weak on Terra.
The timing just became much more urgent.
We await you, Senator Kerry. Show us what real courage and vision in changing times is all about.