[Robert_Paulson2]

Last week, however, a statement purporting to be from al-Qaeda taking credit for the blackout appeared on the online newsgroup Global Islamic Media, which has been known to publish statements from the group in the past, according to reports. The statement claims that cells known as the Abu Hafs al-Misri Brigades attacked two electrical facilities in the Eastern United States under the orders of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden. While the statement refused to provide details as to how the attacks were conducted, citing a need for secrecy in the event that similar attacks were to be conducted in the future, it did say that the entire operation cost $7,000.

[DoughtyOne]

In situations like this I have to accept that sabotage is possible. I'm not going to judge that it definately took place, but I have my misgivings. That's about as far as I can go either way. I'll never know if it was a snafu or sabotage. I just think it's avoidance to completely dismiss a sabotage possibility.