Would-Be Terrorists: Baneful Or Bumbling?

"There are a number of odd features about the plot, which the United States is treating very seriously. U.S. Attorney Roslynn Mauskopf said the scheme was 'one of the most chilling plots imaginable, which could have resulted in unfathomable damage, deaths and destruction.' However, there is a widespread feeling in Guyana that the affair is being wildly exaggerated by U.S. authorities and that Washington is seeking to generate political capital out of a case that has little substance to it." Not much substance is needed to strike fear into the hearts of the 10 second sound bite sheeple, these 'terrorists? have served their purpose quite well already.