-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 12/28/98 11:38:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > This is the whole problem with this topic. One does not know what to > believe. > That is the whole point anyway. It seems to me that what can be > accomplished > with the "use" of such a thing is great. Consider the "apocalyptic" > maundering of the "fundies", as you say. Then consider the stoic silence of > the programmers. There could be panic by some, anticipating something > happening even though nothing will or does happen. This whole thing could > just be a prepared ruse in order to effect some societal change, banking as > the "controllers" would be on the panic of the misinformed and the "fundies" > who will be looking at 2000 as though it is the end. Do I hear the term > "martial law"? > Teo1000 > Yeah, who or what do you believe? If you listen to Gary North he sounds a little too apocalyptic, yet his supporting information seems plausible, at least to this layman. At the same time I've heard programers with nothing to lose or gain say that yes, Y2K is every bit as serious as it's being billed, and they knew it all the time. But guess what - today we hear that Social Security's Y2K bug has been fixed and that they are now in 100% compliance. Apparently it took 2800 people to pull that off (no time frame given) and they came in a full year ahead of the deadline. If this is true, it seems reasonable that everyone else, with a full year left, has a great opportunity to fix their problem too, or at least that is what I would infer, if the spokesman is to be believed. So who was that spokesman, that bearer of good tidings? You guessed it! So where does that leave us? Who and what are we to believe? As to the martial law theory, it's one that's been gaining momentum in conspiracy circles in recent months. And after everything that's come down since 1993, you don't dismiss out of hand ANY conspiracy theory anymore. But if there's something in the works, why would Slick announce the SS cure? Perhaps to lull the nation into a false sense of security? To short circuit preparedness plans? Does that sound paranoid? Maybe, but don't forget that Mr. Bill has made paranoia fashionable. Jim DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
