Here's how I see it. Actually, here's how everyone sees it. The Republicans are trying to scare the crap out of the American people. Again. They did it in 2004 with their strategically timed terror alerts, and now they're at it again for '08. They seem to forget that some of us learn.
Remember this?
And this?

Are we all ready for duct tape and plastic sheeting v2.08 ?
If Republicans expect the American people to hide under the bed covers every time one of them says 'boo', they've forgotten what this country stands for.
Really, how stupid do these people think we are?

