Just what is it we are facing? What kind of threat did authorities uncover when they arrested Zazi and the New York City jihadis?Unknown at this point. But the some experts are saying that the authorities have uncovered the first genuine al-Qaeda cell since 9/11.Cam Simpson and Evan Perez of the Wall Street Journal report:In connection with the Zazi case, federal investigators are combing records on the purchases of chemicals, particularly hydrogen peroxide, that could be used to make bombs. Peroxide-based explosives were used in a deadly attack on London's subway and bus system in July 2005, and al Qaeda's interest in such explosives has been a top concern for the FBI, according to intelligence assessments made public. Two U.S. officials said key allegations in the case are more reminiscent of the London and other European plots than any other case seen to date in the U.S. "This appears to be different than any of the previous cases because it looks very similar to what we've...(Read Full Post)