Did Dennis Olson Make Money off Baby Michael?

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A story by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that made the wires and even FOX-TV News and CNN, highlighted the Olson family's quest for clues as to what Y2K might bring. In describing Olson, the reporter, Peter Maller, who spent the rollover with the family, said: Olson said he logged more than 1,000 hours on the Internet chatting with like-minded survivalists. He devoured esoteric bits of knowledge, learning how to carve out an existence in the world gone haywire.

"I studied everything there was to know about the power grid, the just-in-time supply system, fuel shipments, food storage, communications and martial law," he said. "I even have a medical kit equipped for minor surgery." But while wire services and network television were quick to highlight Olson's stockpile of several hundred boxes of Hamburger Helper, loads of pasta soup and toothpaste, they failed to mention what may be the biggest aspect of the Olson story, taking in an 11-day-old infant and mother they didn't previously know.

The newborn was advertised for adoption on the Internet by the grandparents who were gravely concerned for its future. "The grandparents of the baby wanted to see him go to a family that was prepared for Y2K," Olson told the reporter, Peter Maller. The Olsons ultimately took in both the child, Michael Lee Berks, and mother, Jennifer Berks, at least temporarily to ride out the rollover.

This shatters the conventional stereotype the media perpetuated about the "survivalists" of Y2K. While they were busy seeking out those who bury school buses to hide from a Y2K induced nuclear holocaust, or families that reverted back to the agrarian lifestyle of the early 1900s, the impression of them has been one of selfishness and isolationism. Yet for many who were proactive about preparing for problems simply because the stakes were high and the outcome uncertain, their doors were plainly open to those they could help. This is just another example of the media missing the real story of Y2K.

As for the Olson family, while they are happy enough that the rollover went well that Dennis did the "happy dance," they will stay on their guard for problems that might arise starting this week and on into early summer. Dennis now calls himself "cautiously optimistic," saying if the summer passes without incident, "some food banks are going to experience a real big bonanza."

As for baby Michael, Olson said the mother and grandparents are considering raising the child themselves, at least for a while. For the present, mother and son remain in the Olson household. Dennis, however, said he won't mind a donation of some baby items, i.e. diapers, formula.

"When we got into this, I didn't expect a newborn in the house," Olson said, who already has two other children.

Note: Anyone wishing to contribute to Michael Lee Berks care can contact Charlie Register directly by email, and we will make arrangements to get donations to the Olsons.

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I wonder how much $$$$ Dennis received in donations.

-- (curious@curious.cur), August 23, 2001

Answers

If this is the true story, its a shame more poeple arn't like this. We might not need welfare in this country at all. So where's the beef? Whats the basis for the baby seller thing? Anybody else that post here been so philanthropic?

-- Just passin through (Nobody@nowhere.com), August 23, 2001.

Curious your are about a DUMB MOTHERFUCKER. Olson did what most people would not. Sure the guy is a dumb fuck doomer but his heart is in the right place. I'm quite sure that is more than can be said of you. Go shovel your lying bullshit elsewhere.

-- Manny (No@dip.com), August 23, 2001.

Wadda you know from shit Manny? Dumb fuck like you don’t even know what’s in his OWN mind, let alone someone else’s.

-- Manny (IS@dip.com), August 23, 2001.

Hey dipshit ever have an original idea of your own? BTW tell yo momma I had a great time last night.

-- Manny (No@dip.com), August 23, 2001.

During his 3 minutes of fame in Jan.2000, Dennis Olson stated on National TV Syndicated News, that "along about July, ......we will donate most of your supplies to the local food bank." To this day, I have never seen a statement from Doomer Dennis that he has done so. Perhaps he is still waiting for "Y2k" to strike.

In the meantime, his "opinion" about ANYTHING, has a value of less than zero as far as I and many others are concerned.

-- cpr (buytexas@swbell.net), August 06, 2000.

-- Nanny (yes@dip.com), August 23, 2001.



The fat turd known as Dennis Olson was one of the most appalling characters of Y2K. The guy was a walking-talking dung-beetle...

-- Y2K Pro (y2kpro1@hotmail.com), March 06, 2001.

-- Nanny (yes@dip.com), August 23, 2001.


Olson is a human landfill. Once in his possession, edibles have but one preordained destination…..his pie hole!

Why is it that hideously obese specimens such as Dennis spend so much time attempting to control others when they have NO control over themselves? Sure hate to have to feed that blob.

-- Dennis ('need@baby'.Olson), August 23, 2001.


Funny how you dickless wonders can't stay on topic.

-- Manny (No@dip.com), August 23, 2001.

Hooray for you, Manny. Momma would be proud. I knew you had it in you! I agree with you and fuck those stoopid assholes that have it in for Dennis. None of them would have the guts to do what he did.

-- Danny (Manny's@older.brother), August 23, 2001.

(((Manny)))

Where ya been ya fukin miserable asshole?

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), August 23, 2001.



Carlos I have been around mostly lurking. Be glad when school starts again. All these punk ass motherfuckers have way too much time on their hands.

-- Manny (No@dip.com), August 23, 2001.

Dennis is an opportunist, nothing wrong with that. However, when an opportunist sees dollars signs at the expense of others, well, I would call him/her a Jimmy Swaggert or a Tammy Faye Baker. Follow the money trail, no one does anything for FREE!

-- tcw (tcw@fio.com), August 24, 2001.

such neighborly love-------yuppy duppy.

-- al-d. (dogs@zianet.com), August 24, 2001.

I think Dennis helped out of the kindness of his heart.

But how can we expect those as negative and hateful as yourselves to ever have a kind thing to say about anyone, hmm? Not likely

-- (cin@cin.cin), August 24, 2001.


TCW, You and your stupid fucking kind is exactly what's wrong with this country. Ever heard of helping just for the sake of helping? You are a stupid asshole.

-- Manny (No@dip.com), August 24, 2001.


Oh ... such a bunch of potty mouths! Dennis did a great deed and ... look how you speak of him. Now say 10 Our Fathers, 10 Hail Marys and 10 Glory Be's .... do a good and genuine act of contrition. Perhaps it's not too late for this foul mouthed war monger bunch of hoolagans!

Sister Mary Quite Contrary

-- Your Resident Nun (convent@vatican.com), August 24, 2001.


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