What a great time for a "Terrorist Attack."

Sean 4489 | 08.07.2005 22:33 | Analysis | Terror War | London

The timing of the "Terrorist Attacks" in London is curious indeed.

The timing of the "Terrorist Attacks" in London is curious indeed. Especially when you consider that just one day prior a terrorist attack could have killed thousands of people if it had taken place at the Olympic Committees' Announcement Street Party. If a terrorist wanted to really cause severe damage and death and disrupt London’s economy, attacking this event would have accomplished all three. In fact, if timed properly, such an attack may have been able to deter the Olympic Committee from choosing London and instead choosing France (as they are not involved in the Iraqi war). However, this would be really bad business for Londoners and at that party weren't there quite a few "important people," (I don't thing Tony Blair rides the tubes in the morning-does he). The fact is this attack appears to be all about shifting the focus away from the 200,000+ in Scotland protesting the G8, overshadowing the news coverage of the War in Iraq and the demand by millions of people and many in the entertainment community to forgive Africa's debt. Since the attack took place every other word on the news is "terror" or "terrorist." How convenient for President Bush, whose popularity is the worst of any President since Nixon after Watergate. In fact, the only issue the American people remotley trust the President on is his handling of the "War on Terror." Luckily for him the bombers chose to attack during the G8 Summit, now he doesn't have to explain why the United States refused to support improving environmental standards, nor is the news likely to provide the details of the Aid to Africa Package( an issue the whole world was focused on until this attack took place). This bombing will undoubtedly raise Bush's approval ratings at home and likely lead to a more militarized England. Both results that benefit Bush and Blair and stifle dissent. Why would a terrorist group want to do that? Who benefits from this attack? I think George W. Bush and Tony Blair owe whoever bombed London a great big "Thanks."

Sean 4489

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