or perhaps they will finally come to accept that we are actually at war!

As I said here (shameless self-promotion):

"If it does turn out to be Al Qaida, I am curious if this will increase Spanish sentiment for supporting the war on terror, of if it will instead increase popular discontent with the already embattled Aznar (90% of Spaniards polled opposed the war in Iraq).

Will they see these senseless deaths as a reason to destroy this global menace in our midsts, or will they cave in to fear of further retribution? The Moors brought Islam to Spain in centuries past - perhaps they'd like Al Qaida to do it again."

With their opposition to the war in Iraq, and my anecdotal evidence of the Spanish friend I lost because of it, I really do worry which way they will go in the long-run.

Fox News is reporting a letter has been received from Al Qaeda claiming responsibility.

This just came across the Metro Networks Wire. Typepad seems to be down but here is the story. Run With this please.

A letter allegedly from the al-Qaeda terror network said a big attack on the U.S. was in the final stages of preparations. The letter, which was signed by Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, said quote, "We bring the good news to Muslims of the world the expected 'Winds of Black Death' strike against America is now in its final stage... 90-percent (ready) and God willing near." The letter was sent to a London-based Arabic newspaper.

These are the guys claiming responsibility for the Madrid attack.