XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999 21:49:45 UTC XXXXX

SERBS POSITIONING TROOPS FOR GROUND WAR; NO BOMBS HAVE DROPPED ON BELGRADE SINCE CHINA EMBASSY

Anticipating that NATO may soon launch a ground war, Yugoslav army brigades have been stationed along likely attack routes from Macedonia and Albania and are trying to fortify the border, the NEW YORK TIMES is reporting in Wednesday editions.

"Sealing the border with Macedonia has become a top priority of the Serbian military," Michael Gordon reports in a story filed from Brussels. "Yugoslav army troops have been laying mines, trying to block attack routes from Skopje and Kumanov in Macedonia."

Meanwhile, NATO warplanes have dropped no bombs on downtown Belgrade since the attack on the Chinese Embassy 11 days ago, and allied officials suggest that the pause could become permanent.

The LOS ANGELES TIMES is planning a Page One on the skies that have turned quiet.

U.S. and NATO officials tell the paper that NATO has already inflicted "considerable damage to top targets in the center of the city" and may not need to "conduct further strikes in an area that is congested and filled with sensitive civilian and diplomatic sites."

-- Andy (2000EOD@prodigy.net), May 19, 1999

Answers

Let's see here.....

a completely off-topic post with origins from the Drudge Report...seems doubtful....no real reason for it to be posted here

Oh! It's Andy! That explains it. He rents to the highest bidder. I Get It.

-- Chicken Little (panic@forthebirds.net), May 19, 1999.

Andy,

I caught that early tonite, and all along on the AP wire I had been getting, "Every thing is beutiful over here,, All Quiet. Then around 4:30 they post that Nato has been bombing all day again.

Just caught this on newsmax, she pisses me off!

http://www.mercurynews.com/premium/opinion/columns/balkans18.htm

BTW chicken,

Off topic for some one who apparently doesn't care how tax dollars, and terrorists work.

-- R. Wright (blaklodg@aol.com), May 19, 1999.

RW,

If you truly don't see how the only thing Andy seems to care about, really, is "Andy"...perhaps it's time for a new ophthamologist. Or psychiatrist.

-- Chicken Little (panic@forthebirds.net), May 19, 1999.

Chicken,

This topic, (acts of war) is very important to me. I find interest in any type of post that deals with it. Whether it's an I love NATO post (good luck finding one of them), or a look what I found. Andy has directed me to a number of links to expand my knowledge on this subject. If you can't see a link to Y2K, that is your problem. Some simple self analysis should clear that cloudy or closed mind up.

Andy has posted many comments/articles dealing with the bug itself, actions taken by various authorities etc., etc. Until you contribute the like, I say open your mind to any and all opinions, or go back to sleep.

-- R. Wright (blaklodg@aol.com), May 19, 1999.

"a completely off-topic post with origins from the Drudge Report...seems doubtful....no real reason for it to be posted here "

I feel strongly that Y2K is every bit as insignificant as the BJ Clinton and Ko-skin-em say - EXCEPT FOR WAR. Having to hunt for water & food, and deal with economic collapse is one thing. No fun, but survivable if it happens. The world is already "on the brink", however. Between the massive global debt load (no country on earth owes more than the US, BTW) and military "hot-spots", Y2K could have a triggering effect.

People here want to consider the best type of batteries to buy, where to buy beans from, where to buy gold, or how to purify water. This is *important*. People should also consider, though, the much more significant (although somewhat indirect) consequences of war and geo- political shifts.

Living on beans & rice for a month is one thing. Getting nuked, having a small-pox epidemic, or the United Nations taking the opportunity to provide "peace-keeping" troops is another. Considering Y2K in isolation is not very effective, IMHO.

BTW, I am happy to see articles explaining why we shouldn't worry about war or the global debt-load.

-- Anonymous99 (Anonymous99@Anonymous99.xxx), May 19, 1999.

Any thoughts on why the US just launced 14 missiles - PRESUMEABLY cruise - (as of this morning)? Since we're almost out, why launch more?

Other than Clinton is completely crazy (a possibility I accept), why else would we send missles when bombing is more effective and apparently safe for our pilots?

Just trying to understand, still think we have NO business being there.

-- Jon Johnson (narnia4@usa.net), May 19, 1999.

Use 'em or lose 'em. The probably are not y2k compliant.

Taz

-- Taz (Tassie @aol.com), May 19, 1999.

Right Taz,

it'll be interesting to see how many cruises are launched after the August GPS rollover.

-- Andy (2000EOD@prodigy.net), May 19, 1999.