i like that, FOD. i'd give you my credit card if it still worked. by the way, i heard it argued once (from a pagan, no less) that the mark of the beast would be ignorance, not actually a physical mark. interesting huh?? as far as what you say, the key part of that for me is no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, being in somwwhat of an alternative/counter-culture mode of living- i live in a shack in the woods, and teach kids, i would not find it hard to free myself from the restraints of a financial society. indeed, it is a dream (and somwehat of a hobby) of mine to return life back to the simple things, like living and surviving, not working for money, but instead for necessities, like hunting for food, and making my own clothes and tools. one day, maybe....(maybe that is why everyone i know says that if the whole sh**house goes up in flames on 12/31.99, they will come find me...like i want them all tripping around after me...except the boys, of course!!!!) anyway, thanks a lot for the cool info, FOD. (did you see my post above to you?) considering myself warned... scott |