Let the right have their little chuckle over the Tsunami/DU gig
Here are the real idiots:
Pat Robertson's giant Christian Broadcasting Network:
"Surviving the Crisis: How to Prepare for Y2K."
In 1980, he declared that the Antichrist was "approximately 27-years-old...(and) being groomed to be the Satanic messiah."
In 1982, Robertson warned that a Soviet invasion of Israel could set off world war and the onset of Tribulation.
Let's not forget Falwell:
"I still believe that God could use the Y2K crisis to get the spiritual attention of people everywhere, as every large and small natural disaster always does, Y2K will certainly show us all that He is still in control of the universe and uses every human dilemma for his purposes."
"God will not be mocked. And when we destroy 40 million little innocent babies, we make God mad."
Preaching form the pulpit about Y2K to the gullible he lamented, "He may be preparing to confound our language, to jam our communications, scatter our efforts and judge us for our sin and rebellion against his lordship. We are hearing from many sources that January 1, 2000 will be a fateful day in the history of the world."
From leading media outlets:
For those opting to stay put when we usher in the new century, some recommendations:
* Withdraw two to three months' worth of cash no later than mid-1999. Waiting any longer could be a problem if the Federal Reserve decides to dampen any run on the banks. Also, keep copies of your banking statements in case computer malfunctions cause disputes with your bank over the size of your assets.
* Stockpile essential equipment and supplies to allow you to live without electricity if need be. He recommends purchasing a generator, nonperishable food, water and medical supplies.
* If you're stuck in an urban area, do your best to secure your residence from intruders. In general, he opposes stockpiling weapons, instead recommending that people build hidden rooms to avoid thugs. (Adam L. Penenberg, Forbes).
From leading consultants:
The U.S. private sector and the federal, state and local governments are all in bad shape for 2000. The rest of the world is much further behind than we are. Many are at great risk and will suffer deep and severe related problems, many of which will negatively impact our economy. Warren Bone, Independent Y2K consultant.
From just plain ole crazies:
A convicted armed robber blamed his fear of potential Y2K chaos as one reason for his crimes. Charles Jasper Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to two armed robbery charges in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Jasper had instructed his parents to begin storing food and water for the future and promised to take care of them, according to court records. When money got tight, a defense memorandum said, Jasper took the advice of his friends who suggested he steal the cash he needed. Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribute, August 20, 1999 (This guy may post at Freeperville now)
And finally from guys who call themselves authors:
The "Left Behind" guy Tim Lehaye, "The Y2K could very well trigger a financial meltdown, leading to an international depression, which would make it possible for the Antichrist or his emissaries to establish a one world currency or a one-world economic system, which would dominate the world commercially until it is destroyed.
Let um have a moment, we still have this to laugh at their dumb-asses with for at least the next thousand years, wonder if their cheese and ammo will last? In any event any freepers out there want to sell me their generator? I could use it for camping and stuff and in case I have to fight off Jesus for control of my Twinkie stash.
thank muh brutha, had to do some researchin' cuz some of the crazies seem to have taken their "predictions" down. Don't know why unless they thought it made them look, ummmm crazy?
you know, the same kinda different which makes it allowable to bitch and moan about Clinton's bj affair and not inhailing marijuana, but yet * and his drunk driving incidents was only a youthful prank and should be forgotten.
I never pass up the chance to throw Y2K in the faces of all those who fell for it. One of these days I'm going to get the figures on how many generators and bullets were sold, not to mention Ho Ho's. What's the shelf life of a HoHo anyway, like 2.5 million years?
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