Total and absolute speculation follows: If the US wanted reliable take-down capability, they might want to test it first, and it would be least provocative if t

Total and absolute speculation follows: If the US wanted reliable take-down capability, they might want to test it first, and it would be least provocative if they tested here in the US. As for the length of the "test," they might want to see how the US would react to such attacks in the future, and shake out anything critical. "Oh, these two agencies can't talk to each other. Good to know." I hate the way modern times makes me look.