-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Tim wrote:

This confusion and chaos was pretty much anticipated by Y2K worriers: had anything disrupted transport or communications, D.C. looked to be in bad shape. (I recall comparisons made to Montgomery County, which had some problems with emergency systems, but seemed much better prepared.

Not just by Y2K worriers, it was also anticipated in the late 60s by analysts exploring the possible use of EMP effects as an effective and non-violent strategic weapon. Here's a great quote: "Targeting only the technology is an interesting concept but who the hell is going to pay you to research it? The Pentagon knows that without just its phone system it would be the ultimate Chinese fire drill. They're not about to offer prizes for the ten easiest ways to destroy the systems they too need to survive. These things get around...." -- Herman Kahn Rather prophetic, I think. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: Hush 2.0 wl8EARECAB8FAjutC3QYHGF1dG8zMDEwOTRAaHVzaG1haWwuY29tAAoJEKadvsVlUK4P 3fAAoLL38Nz35D/4d5GA6WAG858f3zyQAKCAWPaedaNJ5rnGVd3YFQEb+e3mBA== =f4JZ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----