Anthony Thorne Wrote:

Scott Kaiser Wrote:Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to re-ask the question before I was so rudely interrupted, do you think that criminals ever return to the scene of the crime? And, if so, do you suppose those who were responsible for Dallas went to Washington DC as a celebration of success?

Scott, are you referring to the on-the-ground mechanics/shooters etc who carried it out, or the various planners a step or two higher up? It is a fair question. The former group, I couldn't say. The latter group probably had elements within Washington (Pentagon/CIA/Army intelligence/FBI/ take your pick) who worked there, so they would indeed be returning to Washington to celebrate. I'm no expect so I'll defer to others, including yourself, if there is evidence or anecdotes that you feel is worthy of commentary.

Totally off the topic, but on the topic of 'celebrating' various deep events, a Mark Crispin Miller book I have on the shelf notes how the Bush administration hosted a celebration for the Mexican ambassador one evening, holding a lavish ball with numerous Bush admin attendees. The event made the local press as the ball was capped with an unusually large and lavish fireworks display that went on for an extra-long amount of time and which woke up residents all over the city. Newspapers criticised the administration for the event and asked why such a large fireworks display was required, this is the loudest display we can remember seeing etc etc, what were you thinking? The ball took place in 2001, about a week before 9/11.