Like the unfolding of one of those spy thriller novels, I can't help wonder what form it will take.
A plane crash? Dramatic and, initially at least, no one to blame for the sad tragedy. Of course there would be an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board that could drag on for years.
An assassination? What it lacks in subtlety it more than makes up in efficiency and effectiveness. And heaven knows the American people are all too willing to accept lone gunman cover stories.
What about a suicide bomber? Now there's a nice current events twist.
A crazed Islamofascist brings down the young, attractive, and energetic best remaining hope for change in America.
Then there would be a period of unrest, rioting in the streets all across the country.
Strong leadership would be required to restore order, to protect the citizens.
Indeed, the Bush administration's maneuvering to suspend posse comitatus and allow the deployment of military forces in the streets of American cities would seem down right prescient.
And the foresight to contract Halliburton to build detention centers around the country? Sheer brilliance.
But it's only a novel. Thank goodness it can't happen here.
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