[oceanview]

that's they key. the utilities know exactly what happened, they have telemetry systems et al, they know what has malfunctioned. the fact that we are being told that the cause is "unknown" bothers me, because the utilities know for sure by this time, yet we do not.

[ThirdMate]

Several networks are reporting that the con-ed headquarters have no lights. How come con-ed has no back up power? How can they deal with a situation like this without back up power?

[Diddle E. Squat]

Well, if it happened at a true vulnerable point that can't be easily corrected, it might not be the best idea to pinpoint and advertise the weak spot right now.

Oh great. Bill Richardson just called for investigations, and here comes Gray Davis, live in Larry King's studio.

OMGoodness, now Hillary is on the phone!

Just a coincidence, 3 Clintonites and no Republicans...