The power of nightmares, politically speaking

By Chris O'Keefe

The 'Sunday Telegraph' published a story which said Prime Minister Tony Blair was telling his close aides to prepare for a snap election.

The Sunday morning political shows have been filled with experts suggesting reasons why. Some suggest its to take advantage of a decent enough showing in the polls or that it will money on campaigning.

Here's my one into the hat. What if it's happening to beat the terrorists? Is Blair worried terrorists will strike on the eve of the election just as Madrid last year.

Further more if it is to beat the terrorists is he trying to protect the population or also looking to avoid taking on water like the Spanish government who were voted out. He may be worried about electoral backlash.

At this point I would like say this is not an accusation. Just a thought upon reading the story.