[Stefan Stackhouse]

04 December 2002 The last day of Ramadan is December 4, 2002. 04 December 2002 The New Moon on 04 December would provide cover of darkness for American forces entering Baghdad. Using night-vision capabilities, this could be helpful in achieving surprise, with the attacker deriving additional advantages from the defender's inability to aim his fire effectively.

Dec 4/5 could be the day that all hell breaks loose. The threat level will certainly have to be bumped up to orange by that day, and could even be red. If Al Qaida or DIY sympathizers unleash an attack on military or civilian targets anywhere, stateside or overseas, expect that to be the trigger that unleashes the US attack on Iraq. Conversely, if the US attacks Iraq on or before that date, expect some big terrorism hits that day. Either way, Dec 4/5 looks to be a day with a hight threat potential. Be alert!

That might be a good day to stick close to home and not be traveling.

[Dark Wing]

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