I think a more plausible explanation for the delay is to get rid of the dirty bombs or other revenge type actions by the DS before the final hurrah.

I could definitely buy this possibility. If there are sleeper-cells, suitcase nukes etc., that still need to be disposed of then I can certainly feel a lot more lenient towards white hats taking their time. At a certain point in time though they will need to pull the trigger if we have any hopes of salvaging at least some of our country. I highly doubt we'll be able to completely unravel a global cabal without any casualties along the way.

I think a more plausible explanation for the delay is to get rid of the dirty bombs or other revenge type actions by the DS before the final hurrah.

I could definitely buy this possibility. If there are sleeper-cells, suitcase nukes etc., that still need to be disposed of then I can certainly feel a lot more lenient towards white hats taking their time. At a certain point in time though they will need to pull the trigger if we have any hopes of salvaging at least some of our country. I highly doubt we'll be unable to completely unravel a global cabal without any casualties along the way.