[steve-b]

Tape is real.

The tape itself is no doubt real. The voice on the tape is real.

It was not, however, recorded by Osama bin Laden, unless it was done before his death fourteen months ago.

[Sacajaweau]

That's what I think...Usama made a bunch of tapes in case of his demise based on all kinds of scenarios. Al Jazeera just has to be instructed as to which one is appropriate.

(At one time, Al Jazeera said they had a lot of Usama's tapes that they have not played.)