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To: Dale Baker who wrote (90934)	10/20/2008 11:45:12 PM
From: ManyMoose	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 541067

I had five reactions to my legitimate question, none of which came close to giving me an answer. The response given runs along the line "Actions speak louder than words." Biden says Obama will be tested, which is an excellent observation that I've had myself ever since he secured the nomination. At least he has the advantage of the forewarning Bush had thrust on him almost immediately after eight years of Clinton's reign. Obama's followers are so mesmerized they accept any answer he gives them. It's given in a soothing prophetic voice, and even I find myself being taken in from time to time. But I continue to do my own thinking. Pray God Bush's efforts have been sufficient to deny the terrorists nuclear capability. If not, then the test will be nuclear. All bets are off if that happens. US Airport security will prevent an attack launched from US soil, but if the terrorists try another plane incident launched like those on 9/11 launched from another country, Cuba for example, Obama will have nowhere to go that Bush hasn't been already. I doubt he will negotiate with the terrorists, but what else is there? Attack Pakistan? My best guess, which is better than anything offered in the five offerings given in response to my question, is that the test will be more like the first WTC bombing, the one where my brother-in-law's father had to walk down 86 floors to get out of the building. Obama's response will be to treat it as a criminal matter like Clinton did. This will have no effect whatsoever. If anybody has a better answer, I'll listen to it. Otherwise, I am done.