I think we are talking past each other.That's exactly my position. Going to carry out attacks? Well, call it a risky move but I can't be too mad about it. Done to take attention off XYZ with little to no evidence of a threat? Get the fool out.
I'm also well aware of how Americans or viewed outside of the US. I am more than prepared to go either way on this issue, but not until more comes out to give me more of the story.