Originally Posted by dem..!..rep

Sure. I understand only too well how the republicans, in particular Georgie, has pressed fear as the primary motivation to vote for republicans.

And I have seen and heard enough of the right side of the media to know that they too also use fear to stir conviction to their side of the debate.

Perhaps it is just my misunderstanding of your point, but it seemed you were implying that they were commenting specifically for a terrorist attack on the US prior to the elections. Apparently I read too much into your post.