Armageddon isn't likely to occur this week. I read an article over the weekend about one of those Internet betting sites that takes bets on everything and anything. (Will the winner of the US National Spelling Bee be wearing glasses? She wasn't.) They're laying odds against the end of the world happening on June 6, 2006 (6/6/6, the number of the beast.) Minimum bet is $500, and if you bet against Armageddon and we survive, you get back $500.01.An even better bet is that there's a beast right here in Washington, leading the charge toward Armageddon. Lucky for us, we have our own armies fighting for righteousness, truth and justice – as shown in the latest action alert from StopTheWarNow.net:
"Members of the DC Anti-War Network, Northern Virginians for Peace and Justice, Women for Peace and Justice in Iran, World Can't Wait and other DC-area anti-war and peace activists will be rallying at the White House on June 6, 2006, calling for an end to President George Bush's drive for wars that could lead to nuclear apocalypse – to Armageddon. An ad hoc group of Atlanta-area anti-war activists will also hold a 'No Armageddon for Bush' rally.
"Join the rally, featuring a speak-out, a tug of war between good and evil, exorcisms of the White House, scary Bush and Armageddon outfits and much more. Expected counter-protesters include Little Friends of Satan (a.k.a. 'Freepers')."
When: Tuesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (McPherson Square Metro)
More info: this website
