Bodansky is a has been wannabe. His opinion is worth less than the electrons used to publish them.
If Bin Laden, or any jihadist had the logistical ability, and not just the will to attack the United States with WMDs, or for that matter in any significant way at all, they would have done so already.
I believe that the worldwide Islamist insurgency is on it's heels, off balance, half deaf, dumb and blind, and unable to deliver anything more significant than videotapes.
For now. They obviously can continue to regroup and work toward improving their capabilities. Meanwhile, we will continue to grind up them and their resources where ever we find them.
I don't know anything about the guy, but I wouldn't be anywhere near Washington on Inauguration Day. If that's not a juicy target I don't know what is.
Lets hope the security guys are on the top of their game.
he's a pessimist, but I wouldn't discount him totally.